Overview

Are you an experienced practitioner looking to join a dedicated team? We believe that older people should feel valued and be treated with dignity and respect. Our team works with service users to support recovery and improve health and wellbeing, providing bespoke care planning to meet individual needs and wishes in organic and functional health. We value growth and development through collaboration and continuous learning.

Note: This is a community-based role. The successful candidate will need a full UK driving licence and access to their own car.

Main duties

Older peoples nursing can be complex, particularly in care for patients with dementia, requiring skills across mental health care. You will be an essential part of a multi-disciplinary team including Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Psychologists, Community Matron, Clinical Team Manager, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Non-Medical Prescribers, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Care Support Workers and Occupational Therapists, all supported by an administrative team. You will contribute to raising awareness of the need for more research, early intervention and sign posting, using your expertise with ongoing learning from the supportive team. This diverse team enables collaborative, high-quality, integrated care.

As part of the role, you will work towards delivering patient-centred care and evidence-based practice within a broad mental health and older people care context.

About us

We pride ourselves on being welcoming, talented and supportive, with ongoing training and development opportunities. We are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We face challenges as a Trust but have ambitious aspirations and exciting transformation work. A strong nursing network and leadership team ensures you are fully supported and cared for.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

Facilities are located in a welcoming region with access to coastal areas, National Parks, and good transport links, with affordable living options.

Benefits

• New hire bonus
• Flexible working base
• NHS pension
• Comprehensive in-house and external training
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Starting annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays
• Staff physiotherapist
• NHS discounts and more

Details

Date posted: 16 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change • Band: Band 6 • Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference: 246-WSN7458769 • Job location: Chatterton House, Goodwins Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5PD

Job responsibilities

Individual competence and suitability will be explored at interview. The successful candidate should demonstrate values and behaviours aligned with the Trust.

We are committed to ensuring the voice of service users is central to our work, and you will be encouraged to take a full role in supporting this, working closely with colleagues across wider specialist mental health services.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on Key Accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY. We look forward to having you as part of our dynamic team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the relevant registration
• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
• Ongoing professional development toward degree level (if registration follows a diploma)

Desirable

• Leadership/management training
• Higher degree or postgraduate certificate in clinical/therapeutic practice

Experience

• Knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Risk assessment and risk management experience
• Experience in assessment of mental health

Skills

• Excellent communication and engagement
• Competent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills
• Care planning and risk assessment knowledge

Knowledge

• Ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures
• Understanding of local and national policies and guidelines
• Up-to-date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including the Mental Health Act

Other

• Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet service needs

Compliance and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission to the DBS check for previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

UK Immigration guidance and overseas checks apply as appropriate.

Employer details

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Chatterton House, Goodwins Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5PD