Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join a relatively new team, which aims to help young people at risk of developing psychosis who are experiencing an at-risk mental state. The Therapeutic Interventions for Distressing unusual Experiences Service (TIDES) is a team working therapeutically with young people across Norfolk & Waveney.
If successful at interview you will be allocated to a locality. This will be Norwich North and Great Yarmouth, or Norwich South and King's Lynn. There is an expectation that case managers split their time between the central bases and the base in either Great Yarmouth or Kings Lynn.We are accepting those with core professions from: mental health nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers. (You will require an up-to date registration).
We are a supported team currently made up of clinical psychology, systemic family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapists, mental health practitioners, support workers and a vocational worker, all of whom are from a variety of professional backgrounds. Our team will be offering young people evidence-based interventions such as psychoeducational work, individual CBT and family therapeutic work aimed at helping our young people and their families to manage their unusual experiences. TIDES practitioners work with small manageable caseloads and hold an integrated approach to the care we provide.
Phone calls, teams calls or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged.
Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for the care coordination of a caseload of people, working alongside the current MDT to deliver NICE concordant care.
When you join us, you can expect a thorough induction and ongoing support.
You'll be joining a team with extensive experience of working in a psychosis pathway, and we are passionate about helping our growing team to develop their skills and understanding in this area through ongoing CPD . You will be joining a supportive environment, with regular clinical team meetings, reflective practice and opportunities to work with the wider MDT, as well as working independently.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, have a good interpersonal skill, is flexible in their approach, and is enthusiastic about working with young people and young adults, to help live the lives they want to.
About usHere 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.
DetailsDate posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number: 246-WSN8137560-A
Job locations: Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Norwich, NR6 5BE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesBenefits 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
- gym membership
- 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!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobsPerson SpecificationQualificationEssential- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable- Recognised Leadership/Management training
OtherEssential- Ability to travel independently
ExperienceEssential- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience working in community mental health settings
- Experience supervising others/students including preceptorship programme, student placements etc
Desirable- Prevention and Management of Suicide training
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address: Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Norwich, NR6 5BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Community Team Manager, Faye Fox, faye.fox@nsft.nhs.uk, 01603671941
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