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

The West Suffolk Specialist CAMHS Team is seeking a

Band 3 Clinical Support Worker

to undertake a range of clinical activities within the CFYP Service.



This role will be based in Bury St Edmunds with the post holder working 37.5 hours a week.



You must have experience of working with service users under 18 and be committed to undertake further training. This is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to progress professionally.



Our team is passionate about what they do, in a community they love -we are a community of warm, honest and hard-working people, who are delivering essential care.



Every day is different and not without its challenges. We strive to ensure our staff have the support they need to tackle these challenges and time to embrace new opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Support Workers undertake a range of activities to support the work of the team. This includes supporting the implementation of short term clinical interventions or pre- treatment support. Undertaking home visits and supporting young people and their families as well as clinic based work.



Within this role clinicians work with minimal supervision, but under the direction of the senior clinicians including Nurses and Psychologists.



The degree of involvement will be determined by a Registered Practitioner who will assess the extent of supervision required, having considered the particular circumstances and assessed the post holder's experience.



You will observe, report and record any changes, which may indicate an alteration in the patient's wellbeing as well as any routine observations required and converse with patients and their relatives/carers in a positive and respectful manner.

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 & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates 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.

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Person specification

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Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience within the care sector #

Other

Essential criteria

Able to travel independently. #

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Care Certificate - or completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of start date NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.

YOUR APPLICATION



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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.