Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse)

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Job summary

Exciting opportunity to become a clinical team leader on Russell Clinic ,an established rehabilitation inpatient unit within the heart of Exeter.

Come and join our dynamic team, lots of opportunities for progression and further training. A chance to get to know the wider mental health services within Exeter and be part of an ever changing service.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.
To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.

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.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0197

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered mental health or learning disability nurse

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience
Experience as a Band 5 in an acute/rehab inpatient setting
Experience working within an MDT
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
Experience of managing staff
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Successful Completion of Preceptorship Programme.
Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

Previous Leadership or Management training
Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
Effectively manage admission/discharges
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
Ability to work flexibly
Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Desirable

knowledge of rehabilitation services
mentorship training
management and leadership training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered mental health or learning disability nurse

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience
Experience as a Band 5 in an acute/rehab inpatient setting
Experience working within an MDT
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
Experience of managing staff
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Successful Completion of Preceptorship Programme.
Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

Previous Leadership or Management training
Experience of completing audit work

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
Able to problem solve and assist others in this process
Effectively manage admission/discharges
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team
Ability to work flexibly
Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Desirable

knowledge of rehabilitation services
mentorship training
management and leadership training

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.