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.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,200 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 900+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
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.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
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YOUR APPLICATION
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Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to work autonomously, in a forward thinking, fast-paced environment? Come and bring your mental health expertise into the heart of East Suffolk’s communities!
We have a unique opportunity for Registered Social Workers to come and make a difference to the local communities within our Primary Care Network (PCN) in East Suffolk.
Our Primary Care Network (PCN) Service for Mental Health has been developed to provide access to mental health services in Primary Care as part of an integrated health and care system, which brings care closer to home for our population.
The team in East Suffolk are passionate about developing their mental health provision; they’re proactive and enthusiastic and need forward-thinking, driven social workers to help them achieve their aspirations.
If you are excellent at building relationships, a great communicator, working as part of a diverse primary care team and feel confident making your own decisions – we would love to hear from you!
Hear from some of the team discussing what it is like working in Primary Mental Health in Suffolk.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3vUDI144iA
East Suffolk are a group of GP practices who work together in a local geographical area, with varying sizes, patient populations and mental health priorities.
You’ll be working alongside registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists. On a day to day basis, as a Registered Social Worker in a PCN, you will work as a member of the GP Practice’s extended team and will be based within the practice.
Mental Health Practitioners in general practice aim to provide advice and support for people with complex mental health needs (such as bipolar, psychosis, eating disorders, severe depression & anxiety, and a range of other mental illness) and the primary care teams involved in their care. The aim is to enable people to access specialist mental health interventions when required but also to support people to live well in their communities by focusing on strategies to promote mental and physical well-being and prevent deterioration in people’s health.
Development opportunities include access to leadership courses, mentoring/coaching and access to clinical development such as nonmedical prescribing course, Approved Mental Health Professional and more.
We have opportunities throughout the GP practices in East Suffolk and would welcome applicants to review the attached application pack and indicate within their supporting statement, whether they have a preferred base.
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.
As a PCN practitioner, you will work across the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services as part of a multidisciplinary team providing advice, support, and treatment for members of our community experiencing problems with their mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Practitioners support patients in many ways such as:
These roles will be linked to local community mental health services and can support patients with onward access to these services when needed
Recruitment Premiums T&C:
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses**
**This post attracts a relocation allowance of up to £5,000. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this relocation allowance, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this relocation allowance is for external applicants only. **
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.
Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Two Ticks - Guaranteed Interview Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.
The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.
This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.
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.
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