Job summary
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterans Mental Health Practitioner. This post will involve working within the collaborative provision of the Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service which is run by the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT). This service covers the six counties that fall within the geographical patch of the East of England.
The post holder will be responsible for the care of a caseload of patients under the Op Courage Community Veterans Mental Health Service. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, care planning, monitoring of mental health, and risk assessment of clients referred to the service. You will work as part of the MDT and will present cases to aid with clinical decision making around treatment, care and support of the Veteran. You will monitor the care and treatment of the Veteran with the aim of working towards discharge from the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about veteran-centred care, values trauma-informed practice, and wants to make a meaningful difference within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS Trust. NSFT is committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and fostering an inclusive workplace where values of care, respect, and excellence are central to everything we do.
Main duties of the job
- Manage a community caseload, completing assessments, coordinating care plans, and supporting safe discharge.
- Build therapeutic relationships and understand the specific needs and experiences of the Armed Forces Community.
- Identify mental health needs and risks, developing person-centred, needs-led care plans.
- Refer to appropriate services and liaise with statutory, non-statutory, and military-related organisations.
- Present cases to the MDT and maintain high-quality clinical records in line with KPIs.
- Contribute to incident reporting and service improvement, ensuring practice aligns with current veteran mental health policy.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local support, charities, and community resources to empower individuals in their recovery.
About us
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health and learning disability care. We are focused on continuous improvement and on creating services that are safe, effective, and centred around the needs of the people we serve.
We value our staff and are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful working environment where people feel empowered to do their best work. NSFT offers opportunities for learning, development, and career progression, supported by strong multidisciplinary teamwork and a focus on quality improvement.
We actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant. In return, we offer the benefits of working within the NHS, including flexible working options, wellbeing support, and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this role and would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic veterans focused team we would love to hear from you!
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this role and would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic veterans focused team we would love to hear from you!
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
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 delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Experience in delivering group based interventions
- Experience in supporting service development
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
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 delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Experience in delivering group based interventions
- Experience in supporting service development
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
