We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Practitioner with a keen interest in working within our 136 Suite based at Hellesdon Hospital.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team providing care, treatment and assessment to service users presenting in crisis.
You will be required to work shifts alongside our Clinical Support Workers and Registered Nurses with the crisis team at times when the suite isn't in use. You will work a combination of long days and night shifts, including unsociable hours such as some weekends and bank holidays.
It is a fast-paced working environment and no day looks the same.
In this role, there is scope to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities in all areas of clinical care including care/discharge planning, risk assessment, admission prevention, environmental health & safety, Mental Health Act work, and physical health care.
Comprehensive training and supervision is offered.
Ideally, you will have experience of working within mental health services. You will be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, and committed to delivering a high standard of care.
Please note we also welcome applications from individuals with a sector-related BSc (e.g. psychology), however, this must be supported with relevant work experience in mental health care.
Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Benefits
* 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.
Note - Applicants For This Role Require
A Care certificate or completed within first 12 weeks of start date, or relevant equivalent qualification.
AND
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health at Level 5 or Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care / Mental Health Level 5.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Nicola Warren
Job title: Community Team Leader
Email address: nicola.warren@nsft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07776 507166
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