Job summary
West Norfolk Community Mental Health Team at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Nursing Associate to support the delivery of high-quality mental health care to adults in the community.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Nursing Associate will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse, supporting service users to maintain their mental health, independence, and wellbeing in a community setting.
The role involves direct clinical contact with service users, including monitoring mental state, supporting care plans, delivering agreed interventions, promoting physical health, and liaising with carers and partner agencies. The Nursing Associate will also support risk management, documentation, and care coordination activities in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Nursing Associate who is passionate about community mental health, recovery-focused care, and collaborative working, and who wishes to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking CMHT.
Main duties of the job
Are you a highly motivated and passionate about patient care? Do you believe in keeping Service Users and Carers at the heart of everything you do? Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused team? We are looking for innovative and focused practitioners who are determined to make a positive difference to the care of our Service Users. If this feels like you, we want to hear from you.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) provides mental health, learning disability, and autism services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and inclusive care that supports people to live well and achieve their recovery goals.
At NSFT, we value our staff and recognise that a supportive, respectful, and inclusive workplace is essential to delivering excellent care. We actively promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we work to ensure that our services and workforce reflect the communities we serve. Staff wellbeing is a priority at NSFT, and we offer a range of support, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to help our teams thrive.
By joining NSFT, you will be part of a dedicated organisation that places people, safety, and recovery at the heart of everything we do.
In addition, we also offer the following benefits:
- 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
- gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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!
Interview dates are yet to be set; 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.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
* Previous applicants need not apply *
Job description
Job responsibilities
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!
Interview dates are yet to be set; 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.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
* Previous applicants need not apply *
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate - on the NMC Register
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to move between Trust sites as required by the needs of the service Ability to work on own initiative Ability to take part in clinical supervision and reflective practice
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in an NHS health care setting Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing - "Making every Contact Count"
Desirable
- Experience of working in community mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of the MDT
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the work load and individual SU contact
- Reasonable confidence and competence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Be an effective role model
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope and the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Desirable
- Knowledge of At-Risk Mental State and psychosis.
- Knowledge of CPA/non-CPA processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate - on the NMC Register
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to move between Trust sites as required by the needs of the service Ability to work on own initiative Ability to take part in clinical supervision and reflective practice
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in an NHS health care setting Understanding the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing - "Making every Contact Count"
Desirable
- Experience of working in community mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of the MDT
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the work load and individual SU contact
- Reasonable confidence and competence in using IT systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, clinical or other record systems) relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Be an effective role model
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope and the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Desirable
- Knowledge of At-Risk Mental State and psychosis.
- Knowledge of CPA/non-CPA processes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
