Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Early Intervention in Psychosis
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for to join our team on secondment OR a fixed term basis as a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Case Manager
We cover the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area
We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving services for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis aged 14-65. This is an opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and experienced team delivering interventions to those people experiencing a first episode onset of psychosis.
Previous experience of working with Psychosis in Early Intervention teams would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will be work alongside a dedicated group of clinicians who hold the service user, family, carers and social recovery at the centre of all that they do whilst being guided by National Standards to deliver timely and evidenced based interventions.
A core qualification is required, you might be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience in delivering physical health interventions, such as phlebotomy and depot injections, for the skill mix of our team.
Phone calls, teams calls or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the care coordination of a caseload of people, working alongside the current MDT to deliver NICE concordant care.
NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.
CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,382 to £46,580 a year gross per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
246-WSN7708419
Job locations
Northgate Hospital, Resource Centre
Northgate Street
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1BU
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Northgate Hospital, Resource Centre
Northgate Street
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1BU
Employer's website
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