The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) within the Adult Community Mental Health Team plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties in community settings. Working under the supervision of registered practitioners, the Assistant Practitioner contributes to assessment, care planning, intervention, and review processes, ensuring service users receive timely, person-centred support aligned with NSFT values and clinical standards.
The post holder works as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) which may include nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and peer support workers. They provide both clinical and practical support, helping individuals to manage their mental health, maintain independence, and improve overall wellbeing.
Deliver defined aspects of care, including psychosocial interventions, monitoring mental state, and supporting care/recovery plans as both LCP and under supervision.
Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and the wider MDT to support recovery and promote independence. Undertake routine assessments, risk observations, and contribute to care reviews, escalating concerns appropriately.
Support service users with daily living skills, social inclusion, and engagement with community resources. Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust policy and professional standards .
Deliver health promotion and psychoeducation interventions where appropriate. Act as a key point of contact for service users, offering consistent support and guidance. Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management plans.
Working for your organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
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 nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are: -
NHS pension
a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
career progression
starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
staff physio service
NHS discounts and many more
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!
