Job summary We have a rare and exciting opportunity for to join our team as a substantive Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Case Manager We cover the Central Norfolk area We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving services for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis aged 14-65. This is a substantive opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and experienced team delivering interventions to those people experiencing a first episode onset of psychosis. Previous experience of working with Psychosis in Early Intervention teams would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be work alongside a dedicated group of clinicians who hold the service user, family, carers and social recovery at the centre of all that they do whilst being guided by National Standards to deliver timely and evidenced based interventions. A core qualification is required, you might be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist. Phone calls, teams calls or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for the care coordination of a caseload of people, working alongside the current MDT to deliver NICE concordant care. NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills. CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources. About us 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. Date posted 27 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 246-CFYPN6865522 Job locations 7 Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2PA Job description Job responsibilities Benefits included with this role are:- 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 gym membership NHS discounts and many more. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities Benefits included with this role are:- 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 gym membership NHS discounts and many more. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualification Essential Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent Student nurse supervisor/assessor training or willingness to train Experience Essential Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Minimum of a year post-qualification experience Desirable Experience of working within an EI team Previous experience of working with people experiencing psychosis Previous experience of working in the community Previous experience of case management Person Specification Qualification Essential Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent Student nurse supervisor/assessor training or willingness to train Experience Essential Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Minimum of a year post-qualification experience Desirable Experience of working within an EI team Previous experience of working with people experiencing psychosis Previous experience of working in the community Previous experience of case management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address 7 Unthank Road Norwich NR2 2PA Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)