Mental Health Assistant Practitioner for Paediatrics
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
The Assistant Practitioner will function as part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the ward/department, to provide a seamless service to patients under the remote supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Specialist.
This will include caring for children and young people in mental health crisis and those with Eating disorders that are admitted to hospital for ongoing care.
Main duties of the job
To deliver targeted and therapeutic interventions to children with a mental, neurodevelopmental or eating disorder, as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner remit. This includes carrying out mental state and risk reviews under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Mental Health Clinical Specialist. Plan and deliver high standards of individualised person-centred care.
To communicate effectively at all times within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors.
Liaise and work with external organisations as required promoting partnership working to ensure holistic care is provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The assistant practitioner for ward 10 will work alongside registered nurses and MDT on an acute children's ward caring for children and young people aged 0-19 years.
the role will be specifically for those who attend in mental health crisis or patients with eating disorders, this includes providing therapeutic interventions, working with other agencies to ensure safe admission and discharge. These patients will also require observations and meal planning which will be under supervision of the mental health clinical specialist.
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This advert is for Mental Health Assistant Practitioner for Paediatrics with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Yarmouth, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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