Children & Family Senior Mental Health Practitioner*£3k Welcome Bonus*
Band 6
Main area: Mental Health Practitioner Grade Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 246-CYFPC6552479-C
Site: 80 St Stephens Town, Norwich
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 gross per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 22/01/2025
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.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
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.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. If you value working positively, respectfully and together, we’d love you to join us!
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION: Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION: It is important that you complete a formal application form as CVs alone will not be accepted.
JOB OVERVIEW
“I love working in CAIST for the difference we can make in a young person’s and their family/carer’s life, through their most difficult times.” Come and join our award-winning team!
Is your passion working creatively with children and families? Looking for a role with flexible working opportunities?
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our Award Winning Under 18’s Crisis Service as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner supporting young people and their families across Norfolk and Waveney.
The role is peripatetic, so being able to travel independently is essential.
The CAIST (Crisis, Assessment & Intensive Support Team) service is a vibrant and dynamic service that currently offers an 08.00 to 20.00 service, 7 days a week.
The team offers community-based intensive support to children, young people & their families. CAIST aims to establish trusting therapeutic relationships, to reduce risks when children & young people may be experiencing high levels of distress.
MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB
We are looking for people with enthusiasm, optimism, fresh ideas and energy. We expect you to want to work clinically but be equally comfortable being part of strategic decision-making.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience in working with people who suffer from mental health difficulties, and you have at least 12 months post-qualification experience in a mental health setting or similar.
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.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part-time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
* Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Experience
* Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
* Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
* Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
* Experience in supporting service development
Skills
* Risk assessment knowledge and skills
* Basic computer skills including use of email/internet
Knowledge
* Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
* An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines
* Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
* Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Other
* Ability to travel independently
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: The Trust recognizes 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.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK: 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.
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