Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Mental Health Practitioner (NURSE)

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Job summary

Torbay Home Treatment team are seeking a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse). The team are based at Salus ward, Torbay Hospital In Torquay, Devon and the post covers Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

The area covers a wide socio-economic demographic and the team provides home treatment for a range of mental health presentations.

The team accepts referrals for clients of 18 years of age and above.

This is a substantive post (37.5hrs per week) and the teams operational hours are 08.00-22.30hrs at present. Night working may become a part of the teams operational hours in the future dependent on the needs of the service going forward.

Home Treatment services in Devon are undergoing an exciting period of change and reincorporating assessment functions, to once again become Crisis intervention and Home Treatment Teams. This role offers the opportunity for learning and development; providing a firm basis for further progression in both personal and professional arenas.

Applicants will receive regular supervision and be encouraged to develop their skill sets to increase the offer of care they are able to deliver.

This post is open to applications from persons who are qualified as a Mental Health Nurse. Please note that we also welcome applications from those who are newly qualified and are interested in commencing a Preceptorship with us.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver high quality mental health services and will be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.

They will be expected to be able to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients and their networks and colleagues alike. They will be able to liaise with statutory and non statutory organisations and maintain positive relationships with internal and external agencies and teams.

Applicants are required to be mobile across the area in their roles so must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role.

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

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0594-1

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An appropriate up to date professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN and hold current NMC registration with no restrictions.
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

Training to level 2 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Post registration training in relevant field.
Mentorship training

Skills

Essential

Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

Experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience in at least two inpatient settings or substantial experience working within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting.
Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.

Desirable

Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of mental health practice.
Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Providing clinical supervision.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Demonstrates experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing students and learners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

An appropriate up to date professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN and hold current NMC registration with no restrictions.
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

Training to level 2 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
Post registration training in relevant field.
Mentorship training

Skills

Essential

Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role

Experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience in at least two inpatient settings or substantial experience working within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting.
Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.

Desirable

Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of mental health practice.
Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Providing clinical supervision.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Demonstrates experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing students and learners.

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.