Senior Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Totnes Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Location: Totnes, TQ9 5GH
Salary: £35392.00 to £42618.00
Date posted: 4th April 2024
Closing date: 26th 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:

We are looking fora Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the South Hams and West Devon OPMHteam based at Totnes Hospital/Ivybridge.This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly experienced and dynamicteam as we move in to a more locally delivered service, linking in with ourprimary care networks.

The role isdynamic and challenging. You will manage a complex caseload of organic andfunctional presentation. Working in amulti-disciplinary way to support the mental health needs of our clients.

Wewill support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role. We willoffer you the training anddevelopment support you need to begin a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eagerto learn.

Main duties of the job

You will have atleast 2 years experience of working with people affected by mental illness in ateam environment,. The role involves liaising and communicating with variousagencies, so we expect that you have excellent verbal and written skills. We expect you to have a good computer skills

Interactingwith patients and the public you will be confident in giving clinicalinformation and advice that improves their experience. Dealing with sensitiveinformation daily, you will understand the importance of data security.

You will oftenwork under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking forsomeone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your ownworkload, providing support for your colleagues where required.

You will becomean important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receiveshigh quality care. You may be required to support the induction of new staffmember, demonstrating activities to them and providing supervision to supportadministrators.

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
  • A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in
  • OT, SROT
  • Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health
  • presentations.
  • Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirement
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health
  • presentations.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
  • Able to produce well written reports
  • Analytical & Judgement Skills
  • Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions
  • Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
  • Planning & Organising Skills
  • Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
  • Ability to work flexibly.
  • Physical Skills
  • Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
  • Excellent clinical assessment skills.
  • Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
  • A willingness to use and learn IT Systems ,e.g. Electronic Record Keeping
  • Chartered Clinical Psychologist, ENB 811/812 or Community Nursing Degree
  • Non-Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification
  • Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
  • Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
  • Chartered Clinical Psychologist, ENB 811/812 or Community Nursing Degree
  • Non-Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification
  • Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
  • Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
  • Participation in user involvement in services
  • Able to participate and present information in a group setting
Experience
  • Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health
  • presentations.
  • Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
  • Participation in user involvement in services.
  • Providing clinical supervision.
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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