Assistant Nursing Practitioner

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

Responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the clinical team for providing quality services for an identified client group under the supervision of a registered professional.

Having undertaken a Foundation Degree level qualification will maintain, develop and evidence clinical knowledge, skills and competencies at all opportunities and through the competency framework

Demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carers.

Be accountable and work autonomously within clearly defined boundaries of the Assistant Practitioner competencies and carry out specific delegated tasks. This may include extended roles delegated by a registered professional.

Expected to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives of the organisation and promote the principles of Recovery. These principles will recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of service users and carers; work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; and value social inclusion

Take part in on going assessments of service users with the multi-disciplinary team

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate service users’ needs in conjunction with a registered professional.

Have an understanding of Social Care requirements and legislation including referrals, carers’ assessments and self-directed support such as individualised budgets, providing input and assistance as required

Attend and contribute to MDT/CPA review.

Able to work within multi-disciplinary team.

Recognise the importance of service user and carer involvement in delivery of care.

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

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.

Management of Service User care

Take part in on going assessments of service users with the multi-disciplinary team

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate service users’ needs in conjunction with a registered professional.

Deliver care within the sphere of the Care Programme Approach, including the importance of

working with carers

Able to work independently on own initiative to meet the needs of services users.

Deliver person centred care.

Liaise with external organisations as required promoting partnership working to ensure holistic care.

Have an understanding of Social Care requirements and legislation including referrals, carers’ assessments and self-directed support such as individualised budgets, providing input and assistance as required

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