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).

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Skills Practitioner for the SMI Suffolk Physical Health Team, a team of health professionals focused on the delivery of our Physical Health agenda. The team's primary focus is to:




Deliver a reduction in physical health illness in those service users across Suffolk both in primary and secondary care, with severe mental illness (SMI).



Undertake physical health screening for service users with complex health needs, in particular, the Annual SMI Physical Health check.



Flexibility in supporting the provision of physical health checks for patients who attend the Suffolk Adult Eating Disorder Team, and patients who attend Suffolk Clozaril Service clinics.



Ensure that the physical health needs of the service users are met through sharing healthcare information with the service users' primary care team and other stakeholder.



Promote service user self-management, self-care, recovery and the maintenance of independence.



Improve communication between service users, professionals and carers.



Ensure a high level of service user and professional satisfaction.



Develop and maintain successful, collaborative relationships with both primary and secondary care services.




Flexibility in meeting the requirements of the service.





Are you confident in taking the initiative in effectively managing clinical matters?





Do you work well with people and healthcare teams?


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Main duties of the job

As part of the key frontline staff for our expanding service, you will be carrying out physical health assessments and monitoring for patients with severe mental illness (SMI) as well as, on occasion, flexibly support physical health assessments for patients with mild to moderate eating disorders, and those attending the Suffolk Clozaril Service, as needed.





You will be supporting patients to meaningfully develop recovery strategies that promote their physical and mental wellbeing, a healthier lifestyle, optimal independence and self-care as well as promoting the involvement of families and carers in care, reflecting their diversity, equality and rights to ensure their needs are met. This will be carried out alongside the service user's primary care team as well as care coordinator/lead professional where applicable.





You will ideally possess a level 4 Foundation Degree or NVQ 4 in a health field or as a minimum hold an NVQ 3 in care/health or equivalent. You will be able to evidence your knowledge of skilful patient care delivery and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills alongside your skills in planning and prioritising your own workload.






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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.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Your ability to work flexibly within and across teams and respond to a diverse range of issues will be essential.





The team works flexibly across the county of Suffolk to meet the needs of the service and people with SMI.





Please see job description for full list of responsibilities and person specification.


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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 knowledge and understanding of CPA process ####

Skills

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Essential criteria

Can demonstrate a basic level of competency in carrying out a physical health assessment (e.g. proficient in recording baseline observations and recognising abnormalities requiring intervention) #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of undertaking ECGs ####

Travel

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Essential criteria

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.


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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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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.