Mental Health Practitioner

24 hours ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time
Job Title: Children and Young People Mental Health Community Practitioner

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. As a Community Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality mental health services to children and young people in our community.

About the Role:

This is a Band 5 developmental post, offering a unique opportunity for a clinician to develop their knowledge and skills in a dynamic and expanding multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver assessment, risk planning, and treatment plans to individuals with mental health difficulties and their carers.

The successful candidate will have a qualification in mental health or occupational therapy and will be working in a 24/7 service, including night shifts on a rota basis. We are looking for someone with significant experience in a mental health setting, preferably at Band 5 level, who can demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of mental health practice.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Deliver high-quality mental health services, focusing on triage, assessment, and recovery-focused planning, referral, and signposting treatment to individuals within the general hospital.
  • Impart complex and sensitive information to patients and families/carers regarding assessment, care planning, treatment, and review.
  • Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Undertake risk assessments and determine the appropriate course of action, ensuring consultation with senior colleagues as necessary.
  • Undertake bio-psycho-social assessments and develop a working formulation and diagnosis, leading to the development of personalized care packages.
Requirements:
  • An appropriate up-to-date professional mental health qualification, such as RMN, OT, or Social Worker.
  • Training to level 2 in Safeguarding children and young people.
  • Able to work 24-hour shift patterns, including nights, in line with service requirements.
What We Offer:

As a valued member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities to apply. Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible.



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