Mental Health Practitioner in Ipswich

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

Job overview

To take a clinical role in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services for clients.

To contribute and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment.

To be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of person-centred care planning and person centred formulations.

To provide a first line response to referrals, providing where necessary a health and social care needs assessment or meeting the needs already identified in a health and social care needs assessment.

As named nurse to ensure accurate mental health clustering is carried out on admission, discharge and at reviews.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.

Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.

Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.

Act as a mentor to students within all professions.

Report and record incidents, complaints and accidents involving patients, staff or visitors in accordance with Trust and Service Standards.

Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the Standards and expectations of the Trust and are in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

Induct new starters to the work environment.

Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the PDP process.

Undergo IT training and utilise basic IT skills as necessary including intranet, computerized self-rostering and electronic stores ordering.

Carry out basic administrative tasks as required such as photocopying, faxing and the making and receiving of phone calls.

Carry out PMA interventions

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.

Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.

Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.

Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.

Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Practitioner, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.

Regularly undertake research and development and clinical trials, as necessary to own work.

Carrying out Risk Assessment Act as the named practitioner for a group of patients with ultimate responsibility for providing an individualized plan of care for each patient.

Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff where appropriate.

Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.

Share information with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, either verbal or written.

Attending appropriate meetings.

Use available resources effectively.

Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.

Act as a mentor to students within all professions.

Participate in recruitment, selection and induction of junior staff.

Report and record incidents, complaints and accidents involving patients, staff or visitors in accordance with Trust and Service Standards.

Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the Standards and expectations of the Trust and are in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

Ensure compliance with the regulations in respect of the storage and administration of drugs pursuant to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973.

Ensure compliance with the Trust and Service policies for the care of patient\’s valuable and ensuring awareness amongst other staff of Standing Financial instructions and others relevant guidance documents.

Maintain a professional Therapeutic relationship/boundary with patients, carers and colleagues.

Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers or staff to the worker in charge of the area.

Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operational policies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance with these.

Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.

Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.

Induct new starters to the work environment.

Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the PDP process.

Undergo IT training and utilise basic IT skills as necessary including intranet, computerized self-rostering and electronic stores ordering.

Carry out basic administrative tasks as required such as photocopying, faxing and the making and receiving of phone calls.

Carry out PMA interventions

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Or, Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH)
• Professional Registration

Desirable criteria

• ENB998/Mentorship
• Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work regularly unsupervised
• Clinical Assessment

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)

Desirable criteria

• Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
• Knowledge of health promotion

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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