Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner (Development Opportunity)

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within the Tiverton Core Adult Mental Health Team based at Tiverton Community Hospital.

You'll be joining Devon Partnership Trust, which encompasses urban, rural and coastal demographics that combine to make this a fascinating and beautiful area to work.

The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, motivated & skilled service and help the team in the Tiverton core team to build upon the successful work they have and continue to achieve. You will also be part of the exciting work we are undertaking as we implement Care Pathways associated with psychologically informed interventions for all clients referred to the community team.

The Tiverton core team are proactively now engaging with the local Primary Care Network, working alongside the local GP Surgeries.

This Senior Mental Health Practitioner role will also be available as a development opportunity in a Band 5 position for qualified nurses.

Suitable candidates can progress by completing a specific set of competencies, as outlined in the attached document. This pathway allows professionals to enhance their skills and expertise, working towards the requirements of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role. By demonstrating competence across the outlined areas, individuals can develop the necessary experience to transition to a band 6 position, supporting both career growth & the delivery of high-quality care.

Relocation package of up to £8k available

Main duties of the job

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties and their carers.

This will include recovery co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised and evaluated in line with payment by results). To provide statutory Adult Social Care, Care Management functions (assessment, care planning and reviewing).

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and energy who wants to make a difference to peoples lives; is creative and innovative and highly motivated. You must have assessment and care planning skills and experience in mental health and multi-disciplinary working is desirable.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to exercise clinical judgement in respect of assessing and managing risk. In addition, you need to be committed to the values and principles of recovery, and able to help deliver a safe, timely, caring and responsive service. This is a really great opportunity to join the Tiverton core team at an interesting and exciting time as we work towards transforming our community service so that we offer the best and most comprehensive care to the people of Mid Devon.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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 Employer.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

C9369-25-0020-3

Job locations

Tiverton & District Hospital

Kennedy Way

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NT

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.

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

Qualifications

Essential

A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Clinical Supervision qualification
Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing a extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems. Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Providing clinical supervision. Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Desirable

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Participation in user involvement in services. Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Knowledge and skills

Essential

An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
CPA Process
Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
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
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Clinical Supervision qualification
Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing a extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems. Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Providing clinical supervision. Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Desirable

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Participation in user involvement in services. Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Knowledge and skills

Essential

An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
CPA Process
Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
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
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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).