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
We have an opportunity for a Non-Medical Prescriber to join the Community Mental Health Team based at Victoria House in Lowestoft.
We are looking for a Mental Health Clinician, with extensive adult community mental health knowledge, who has completed their Non-Medical Prescribing Course.
Waveney Adult Community team specialise in the working age adults group, based in the Waveney area. We focus on Recovery based interventions and strive to work in partnership with those we care for, their families and their networks.
Are you an experienced clinician who is highly motivated with a range of transferrable skills and is enthusiastic about working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties? We want to hear from you In exchange you will be well supported within a friendly and well established team, with continuing opportunities for you and your ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
* Formulating treatment plans to provide a holistic service to meet mental health and physical health needs.
* To complete comprehensive assessment including assessment and management of risk.
* Undertaking urgent medication reviews.
* Exploring alternatives to admission and advocating for intensive community-based/home treatment options.
* To provide advice, support and guidance where required to the MDT.
* To support staff development and act as a role model to the team, such as demonstrating the behaviours required in line with our Trust values.
* Take part in Quality and Safety Reviews within the Trust.
* Undertake Line Management Supervision within the team for an agreed number of staff.
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 nursing 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 beautiful countryside. We're an hour and a half away from London and 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
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered first level Nurse
* Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Post registration experience
* Implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable criteria
* Experience in a clinical setting
Skills / Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Awareness of accountability of own and other's roles in a nurse-led service
* Management of patients with long-term conditions
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
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.