Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are pleased to offer you the chance to work as an Assistant Practitioner in the Mental Health Liaison Service (MHLS) in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking individual who thrives on working in a stimulating, highly pressured, strongly supported environment. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving service covering all ages over 16 years in a 1254-bed busy general hospital dealing with over 400 referrals per month. Main duties of the job Your role would require you to have core competencies across all mental health presentations and is highly valued by all disciplines within the team. As an assistant practitioner you will work both jointly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as independently. The role includes regular service user support, review and treatment alongside liaison with NNUH, NSFT and external professionals including carers. Assistant Practitioners in our team play a key role in discharge planning and in optimising service user care. You will be part of an effective mutually supportive clinical team which undertakes highly complex assessments and treatment of service users who are patients in the NNUH (ward and A&E). The post will have strong support from experienced Clinical Band 6 Assessors, an established management team, Band 4 Assistant Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists and an admin team. 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 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-CEN7103391 Job locations Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities 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 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. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities 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 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. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5 Care certificate or relevant equivalent. Experience Essential Working with Service Users with mental health needs Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process. Skills Essential Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner Ability to problem solve Confident manner. Approachable, tactful and diplomatic Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills knowledge Essential Risk Assessment Understanding of Mental Health issues CPA other Essential Able to travel independently Flexible attitude Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5 Care certificate or relevant equivalent. Experience Essential Working with Service Users with mental health needs Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process. Skills Essential Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner Ability to problem solve Confident manner. Approachable, tactful and diplomatic Ability to self-manage time and meet agreed deadlines Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills knowledge Essential Risk Assessment Understanding of Mental Health issues CPA other Essential Able to travel independently Flexible attitude 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)