Mental Health Practitioner in Norwich inNorwich PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £31,049 to £37,796 a year gross per annum (pro rata) PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust rZxavdm0

Job description

We are recruiting 2 band 5 Mental Health Nurses to join our Community Team in Norwich .

We want to recruit Practitioners who can join our trust and established busy Community team; bringing with them fresh ideas , energy and ambition.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified Practitioners and will support them through their preceptorship process and future development within the team.

Our Trust values of Safer , Safer ,Kinder and Better sum up perfectly what this role encompasses.

You will need to be enthusiastic and conscientious and look to work collaboratively in a recovery focussed approach with service users , their families and carers .

We are looking for someone who displays compassion, resilience, empathy and sensitivity in your approach to people who may be distressed or have a challenging manner.

In return we offer a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment where you will be encouraged to develop your own knowledge of psychosocial interventions ,recovery focussed interventions and positive health promotion .

We have a number of developmental training opportunities and would encourage your development through these .

Our primary focus is on collaborative working; placing great emphasis on recovery.

Main duties of this role include:

Holding a caseload of non-complex service Users .

Contributing to the FACT and Duty system .

Working collaboratively with service users and their families and carers to formulate realistic and individualised recovery plans which incorporate service user led safety planning and informed crisis planning .

Working alongside an experienced MDT to deliver treatments and interventions that aid and support service users in their recovery .

Administration of depot medication

Attending weekly team meetings, regular reflective practice sessions and case formulations

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Useful skills for a Mental Health Practitioner: Click to view

To work as a Mental Health Practitioner in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key areas to focus on:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field is usually required.

2. Postgraduate Training: For some roles, a postgraduate qualification in mental health or a specific area (e.g., counselling, psychotherapy) may be necessary.

3. Registration: Depending on your profession (e.g., nurse, social worker), you may need to be registered with appropriate regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Social Work England.

Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others helps build trust and rapport with clients.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and without judgment is crucial for effective assessment and support.

4. Assessment Skills: Skills in conducting mental health assessments to determine the needs and risks of clients.

5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of clients.

6. Crisis Management: Skills to assess situations effectively and respond appropriately to crises.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on mental health.

8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

9. Clinical Skills: For certain roles, knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions (CBT, DBT, etc.) may be required.

10. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage case loads and documentation efficiently.

11. Resilience and Self-Care: Ability to manage your own mental health and well-being while working in a demanding environment.

Additional Considerations:

- Personal Experience: Some practitioners benefit from personal experience with mental health, either through their own challenges or through connections with family and friends.

- Continued Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in regular training and professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in mental health.

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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust rZxavdm0

Job description

About us 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!

Requirements

Benefits

About us
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!