Veterans Mental Health Practitioner

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.
  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!, 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
  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.