Senior Mental Health Practitioner
6 days ago
Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for Senior Mental Health Practitioners, on a fixed term contract / secondment, covering Maternity leave for a period of 9 - 12 months.
There are two post for cover from between February 2025 to February 2026. Full time (12 months) and part time (30 hours for 9 months) available.
You will be based in either of our locations, either in Honiton at Haydons Court or Exmouth at St Johns Court, though as a team we cover all of East Devon and there may be times when you will be required to work out of an alternative base within our area.
You will be responsible for managing and directing the care of some of the mostvulnerable people we are responsible for, many of whom will have complex andongoing needs. You will use your skills and experience to deliver personcentred care, which inspires hope & recovery. You will have directexperience of working with older adults in a community mental health settingfor this role.
You will play a keyrole in a multidisciplinary team, working with multiple agencies on a dailybasis. You will be confident working without supervision, with the knowledge todevise individual recovery plans for the people you see. We will help the rightperson progress within this role, and we will provide a range of trainingopportunities that can help you develop the skills you need to thrive in thisrole.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate specific examples of how your involvement has improved patient care & experience, and how you have influenced teams to deliver high-quality care. Personally, you will be a clear and confident communicator, capable of interacting and working effectively with people who use our services, their families & carers, staff and stakeholders from all backgrounds.
You will be expected to manage a caseload of older adult clients, and provide evidenced based interventions for the patient, their carers and families and other professionals that may be involved.
There will be an expectation to cover duty across the service, which will involve managing urgent enquiries, and advise.
You will be required to provide assessments for patients with both functional and organic illnesses.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability 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.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. An understanding of the CPA Process Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People 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. Able to participate and present information in a group setting Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk. Excellent clinical assessment skills. Ability to manage change in a positive manner. A willingness to use and learn IT Systems , Electronic Record Keeping
Qualifications
Essential
A professional mental health qualification and registration RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT
Desirable
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 Clinical Supervision qualification Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Experience
Essential
Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health presentations. Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy
Desirable
Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Providing clinical supervision. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Participation in user involvement in services.-
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