Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the Youth Team in Great Yarmouth and Waveney. This is an innovative service working with young people aged 14-25 and their families. We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team and are passionate about working together to offer treatment and care to the young people who we support.

The role will involve working with young people with a range of complex presenting problems and will include direct therapeutic work. We offer an environment where you can learn and further develop your skills. Supervision will be available from within the team to support you. We have regular education sessions that are led by different members of the multi-disciplinary team and visiting professionals that aim to keep us all updated with the latest and best clinical knowledge. As a whole team we are keen to continue developing and to ensure that we are offering the best possible service to the young people we work with. We are looking for motivated people, with good interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm and drive, for working with children and their families whilst they are going through a difficult and stressful period in their lives, in terms of their mental health and well-being.

Main duties of the job

We're a very experienced group of professionals and are looking forward to welcoming new members of staff to the team. You can expect plenty of support, training and opportunities to develop and progress your career with us.



The post holder will hold the relevant qualification required for non medical prescribing and have a minimum of 2 years experience within this field of expertise.



Working as a registered practitioner with a client group with complex needs, and the management of a defined caseload with minimal support.



Responsible for the joint assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of service user care packages.



To work within the model of care appropriate to area i.e. the social inclusion and recovery with the service user.



To identify any carers involved and ensure statutory obligations are met.



The post holder will be responsible for a delegated case-load.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide advice and leadership to clinical staff in areas related to clinical care including, treatment, therapy and clinical risk assessment and management.

Provide consultation support and supervision to teams on issues relating to nursing practice.

Be a role model in initiating, facilitating and promoting excellence in Evidence Based Nursing Practice.



Seek out and receive appropriate level training to keep abreast of changing trends and practices.

Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures contributing to policy development via Governance processes, particularly in relation to clinical care.

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of current legislation and policy that underpins mental healthcare delivery including all aspects relating to the clinical area of practice.

Understand and appreciate the influences that training has on service delivery and offer specialist guidance, advice and support on improving service and developing services.

Participate in clinical audit, practice research initiatives, quality assurance and clinical governance.



Employ motivational, persuasive, empathetic and communication skills within the clinical team.

Be able to communicate with people in a form and manner which is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.

Be proactive in seeking out different styles and methods of communicating.

Be able to produce accurate and complete records consistent with current legislation, policies and procedures.

Demonstrate clinical expertise through personal practice and development.



Maintain expert practice through further study, research, clinical practice and personal development.



Work unsupervised and organise own workload and work in a manner which maintains and promotes quality.



Provide expert advice and recommendations to improve service and training quality.

Develop a culture that improves quality and take the appropriate action when there are persistent quality issues.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

RMN professional qualification Non-Medical Independent Prescriber, degree level or above #

Experience

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Essential criteria

Extensive experience at which has required supervision and mentorship of others. Extensive experience of practice within clinical area with proven track record in delivering high quality care #

Knowledge

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Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments. #

Other

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Essential criteria

Ability to travel to all Trust locations if required.

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.