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

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

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

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

This is an opportunity for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with at least 2 years post qualification experience, who is passionate about the Step 2 model, to develop their career within the service.
Our busy and high-volume service continues to expand, as we plan to work more with clients that have long term physical health conditions (LTCs) alongside common mental health problems. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team our Suffolk based offices.
You will assist the leadership team in the development of the Low Intensity part of the service, whilst helping the service achieve its required key performance indicators. The role will also include holding a small caseload of clients, delivering clinical interventions for up to one day per week.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of providing high volume, evidence-based practice in guided self-help using telephone and other methods of delivery, as well as an ability to lead others in a challenging environment.
‘Working From Home’ is available as part of our current hybrid working model, however your base will be in Bury St Edmunds/Ipswich and you will need to attend the twice office weekly in order to fulfil your role.
There are two roles available. One permanent and one 12 month fix term.

BENEFITS INCLUDED WITH THIS ROLE ARE:-

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.
  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.
  Have a look at our Trust website and our service website to find out more about our service, and about living and working in Suffolk.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Interviews date TBC and will be held in our Ipswich Office ( this may be subject to change) 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.