Assistant Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Exeter Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £25147.00 to £27596.00
Date posted: 5th April 2024
Closing date: 29th April 2024

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.

Job Description:

Liaison Psychiatry is the branch of psychiatry thatspecialises in the interface between medicine and psychiatry.

We accept referrals from in-patient wards and the EmergencyDepartment. These include requests forspecialist mental health assessment and interventions to people of all ages from18 upwards.

The mental health presentations of those accessing ourservices are varied and include self-harm as well as both functional &organic mental illness.

We provide a 24/7 comprehensive service to patients,clinicians and carers.

This is an opportunity for a motivated and passionate Band 4Assistant Practitioner to support people with mental health presentations inthe Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will always work under the supervision ofsenior practitioners and will support the team in both the delivery of care, aswell as the enhancement of positive relationships with our acute Trustcolleagues as well as Devon Partnership Trust.The team consists of a number of disciplines including Nurses, Doctors,Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.

The successful candidate will be well supported within theteam and encouraged to develop their clinical competencies within a stimulatinglearning environment.

Applicants must have already obtained a Foundation Degree inHealth and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner is a development post and as such it is an expectation of the role that the post holder will either hold a Foundation Degree/ equivalent qualification

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the health & wellbeing of people with a range of mental health difficulties. This will be achieved by:

  • Active involvement in the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate mental health services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Implementing specific assessment, review to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways and Recovery principles.
  • Providing evidence based advice and consultancy to people who use the services, family members/ Carers within standard protocols.
  • Organising and managing a defined caseload under distant guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate. The post holder will be accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care.
  • Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when required through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
  • Active involvement in the teaching and training of other Healthcare Assistants within the team to help support their development.
About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent.
  • Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
  • Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
Experience
  • Previous experience working in a range of different behaviour settings for people with mental health disorders.
  • Working with people who may present with distressed behaviours that present challenges to other services.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications for people with a range of mental health disorders.
  • An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
  • Working knowledge of the mental health act, mental capacity act and other relevant mental health documents/policies.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.
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.

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