Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Care coordinator)
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Ipswich, IP3 8LSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join the Suffolk Forensic Community Mental Health Team. The successful candidate wi...
The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency environment.
- Managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to service users with mental health care needs and a forensic history.
- To work flexibly across the week according to service user needs and priorities.
- Working times from 08:00 - 20:00 with need for some hours on weekends according to service user need.
- Support and advice to other health care professionals.
- Daily independent travel across the County.
- To support aspects of servicedevelopment.
- Maintaining positive relations with external agencies including MAPPA, MOJ and Police services.
- Provide an appropriate learning environment for relevant University students.
- To be responsible for accurate mental health documentation according to Trust policy.
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!
We welcome visits to the team and discussion to answer any questions and discuss your interest in the post.
Please note there are to posts available: 1x 37.5 hours and 1x 30 hours. Please can you indicate in your application which post you are applying for.
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 Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Only one hour away from London . 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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Nursing degree (Mental Health) or equivalent; - Mentorship signoff; - Completion of preceptorship
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience working in a team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable: - Experience in supporting service development; - Previous experience working in a community team setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including good verbal and written language skills
- Care planning skills, Risk assessment knowledge and skills
- Competent and effective treatment skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own work load
- Basic computer skills including use of email/internet
- Ability to travel independently around County
Desirable: - Reflective on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable: - Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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