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 exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner within the SMI Physical Health/Clozapine Service has arisen.



Working with the Qualified staff and Pharmacy Technicians to ensure that Service Users who attend the clinic receive the appropriate care in a timely and safe manner - whilst providing person centred care.



You will be a qualified Phlebotomist with previous experience of working with Service Users who present with mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

To take blood tests as requested by medical staff and ensure bloods are correctly processed within the requisite time limits. The post holder will have recognised, extensive and substantively proven holistic approach to the care of Service Users with significant mental health needs. The nursing associate will be able to demonstrate their enhanced knowledge and extensive experience of mental health to help support other healthcare professionals in a designated clinical environment.

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

Some of the benefits you can expect:


NHS pension. A comprehensive in house and external training programmes. Career progression. Starting annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays). Access to staff physiotherapy. NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates and times are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Care certificate or completed within first 12 weeks of start date, or relevant equivalent qualification Diploma in healthcare with clinical experience, or relevant equivalent qualification ##

Desirable criteria

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health or Apprenticeship in H&SC / Mental Health #

Experience

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Essential criteria

Working with Service Users with mental health needs. Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)/ Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process ##

Desirable criteria

Driving licence and ability to travel independently

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

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.