Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience



YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Job overview

To provide professional leadership, governance, professional development and strategic and workforce development for the profession of Social Work across the Trust in all Localities, working in partnership with operational managers and multidisciplinary colleagues.



Specifically, to: Design, develop, implement and evaluate the Trust Social Work strategy and annual action plans.


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Main duties of the job

Ensure social work skills, expertise, inter-agency working, and flexible roles are considered as part of service transformation and redesign e.g. in relation to the NHS LTP, Community Mental Health Service transformation, ICS developments, Mental Health Act review, and any other relevant national strategy and policy / guidance.





Advise on how specific Social Work roles could be designed and developed to address identified needs in Trust pathways, e.g. discharge pathway facilitation.


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Working for our organisation

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.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support and advise on increasing specialist experience in AMHP/BIA/AMCPs within designated posts in the Trust, bringing a higher level of MHA/MCA knowledge and expertise into teams and practice.



Lead on Social Work communications and ensuring a range of CPD opportunities are available to support ongoing registration with the new regulator Social Work England.



Lead on the development of an annual NSFT professional social work forum, promoting engagement and the further development of social work strategy and vision.





Champion the Social Work perspective and contribution across the Trust in line with CQC Single Assessment Framework (SAF), to enhance safety, effectiveness and responsiveness of patient care, providing insights and consultation across the system.



Support with the assessed and supported year in employment requirements (ASYE) so that newly qualified Social Workers can be recruited and supported in their development in line with national requirements.



Support staff retention through focused representation, advocacy, and engagement to help social workers to thrive.





Devise plans to grow our own social worker workforce, as part of, and integrated with, wider workforce planning, including succession planning.



Lead on the development and maintenance of external social work partnerships, including HEI, SWE, experts by experience, DHSC, & Principal Social Work network.



Develop a culture of practice education, bringing in students to support recruitment and succession planning.


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Professional Social Work qualification e.g. Degree, DipSW, CQSW or CSS as relevant #####

Desirable criteria

Formal qualifications in Leadership / management e.g. MA ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Broad range of clinical knowledge across the specialties and highly specialist clinical knowledge in own area of expertise. #####

Desirable criteria

Experience in aspects of operational management ####

Skills

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Essential criteria

Provide effective and consistent professional leadership across the Trust #####

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate change management skills

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)

FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures - these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.



Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.


The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.


This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of 16 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.


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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.