• Job Description

  Req#: C9246-25-0639?language=en&page=251&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking to recruit a Mental Health Nurse to a brand-new role within a small resource, offering intensive support to those presenting in our urgent and emergency care pathways with a diagnosis of autism. The post will be based in Central Norfolk CRHT alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist, and an Assistant Psychologist. The intensive support resource will work with those service users with comorbid autism and mental health difficulties in a formulation-led and recovery-oriented way for up to a year with the aim of improving mental health stability and recovery. We are expecting that many of the service users will be in the 18-25 age group based on our local service utilisation data. We expect the successful candidate to have a keen interest in data acquisition, processing and interpretation and be a confident and concise communicator. Ideally, the post holder will have a professional background in Autism and/or Learning Disabilities and a passion for working in the field of neurodiversity.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will work within a very small resource offering, supporting and delivering specialised autism care provision within a small team. This post will only cover the Norfolk and Waveney area of NSFT.

  The post holder will primarily be responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring of the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) for Adults with a Learning Disability and or Autism. This is within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust across Norfolk and Waveney, where there is a risk of admission to a mental health hospital.

  The post holder will be required to support the development and embedding of the DSR across NSFT linking in with the local partner organisations including local authorities, CCG and Education (where applicable) to implement the Dynamic Support Register for Adults. This register will be inclusive of people with a mild Learning Disability and /or Autism, where there is risk of admission to a mental health hospital.

  Within this role, there will be a dedicated amount of time for direct work with service users and their families and support networks. The service will operate with a capped caseload so that a small cohort of service users can receive intensive support.

  To ensure equity of access across Norfolk and Waveney, the post, although based in Norwich, needs to have adequate geographical reach across the whole ICB footprint. Joint working with our key system partners for LD, Autism and Mental Health will be important for this role.

  About us

  Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

  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 professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

  Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  18 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  246-CEN7177321

  Job locations

  Hellesdon Hospital

  Norwich

  NR6 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Ensure the development of a DSR within NSFT which identifies people who have autism, who are at Risk of Admission have access to a CTR/CETR where appropriate to prevent inappropriate admissions.

  Assist with the development and support of staff in the Local Authority, Education, Mental Health, ICB, and other key stakeholders to develop a sustainable process for identifying and monitoring trends within the DSR in NSFT. Support the identification of processes and procedures that enable these to be discussed strategically to improve outcomes for people with autism across in NSFT.

  Co-produce information regarding the DSR in a manner that meets the needs of people with autism regardless of age. e.g. easy read, access to language translation.

  Establish strong professional relationships with all key stakeholders across NSFT in Norfolk and Waveney so that each area receives adequate support and engagement in the development of the DSR.

  Support the development and implementation of data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.

  Present information and issues, explaining highly complex issues, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Ensure the development of a DSR within NSFT which identifies people who have autism, who are at Risk of Admission have access to a CTR/CETR where appropriate to prevent inappropriate admissions.

  Assist with the development and support of staff in the Local Authority, Education, Mental Health, ICB, and other key stakeholders to develop a sustainable process for identifying and monitoring trends within the DSR in NSFT. Support the identification of processes and procedures that enable these to be discussed strategically to improve outcomes for people with autism across in NSFT.

  Co-produce information regarding the DSR in a manner that meets the needs of people with autism regardless of age. e.g. easy read, access to language translation.

  Establish strong professional relationships with all key stakeholders across NSFT in Norfolk and Waveney so that each area receives adequate support and engagement in the development of the DSR.

  Support the development and implementation of data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data.

  Present information and issues, explaining highly complex issues, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Nursing degree or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Familiar with risk assessment and its management
  • Previous experience working within the field of Autism and/or Learning Disabilities
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

  Skills

  Essential

  • Have an interest in producing and interpreting metrics and data
  • Ability to identify and action change in health care need

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act
  • Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of Person-Centred Care

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of mental health needs with autism

  Other

  Essential

  • Able to travel independently

  Desirable

  • Able to liaise with statutory / non-statutory bodies due to patients' needs.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Nursing degree or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Familiar with risk assessment and its management
  • Previous experience working within the field of Autism and/or Learning Disabilities
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

  Skills

  Essential

  • Have an interest in producing and interpreting metrics and data
  • Ability to identify and action change in health care need

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act
  • Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of Person-Centred Care

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of mental health needs with autism

  Other

  Essential

  • Able to travel independently

  Desirable

  • Able to liaise with statutory / non-statutory bodies due to patients' needs.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

  Address

  Hellesdon Hospital

  Norwich

  NR6 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

  Address

  Hellesdon Hospital

  Norwich

  NR6 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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