Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Senior Mental Health Practitioner (ED) - CFHD

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

We are excited to be recruiting a full-time Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Torbay and South Managing Eating Pathway.We have a number of exciting developments as we are currently working on new groups to deliver to parents and young people and developing our offer in line with the variety of needs children and young people present with.We would love to have a new enthusiastic colleague to join us in pushing innovation forwards.

This role is offered as a 1.0 wte full-time position based at our Lescaze Office in Dartington.We would particularly welcome applicants who are Qualified Systemic Family Practitioners (PG Dip)

You will provide specialist assessment, formulation, and intervention for young people experiencing a range of moderate to severe mental health challenges, particularly in relation to supporting young people with restrictive eating behaviours. You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based, person-centred care to young people and their families/carers, working collaboratively within a team to provide early and effective intervention.

Your role will involve working directly with young people, offering joint, individual and group-based therapeutic interventions, supporting families and carers, and working closely with partner agencies such as schools, social care, and other health professionals. You will also provide consultation, supervision, and training to support workforce development.

Main duties of the job

Conduct specialist mental health assessments using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to understand the unique needs of each young person.
Develop and implement tailored care plans based on evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed approaches, and systemic family work.
Provide individual and group-based interventions for young people experiencing difficulties with mood, emotions, and relationships.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with psychologists, therapists, nurses, and social workers to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
Offer consultation, training, and support to colleagues, families, and partner agencies, contributing to a shared understanding of young peoples mental health needs.
Support junior staff and trainees, providing supervision and guidance to enhance their professional development.
Ensure safeguarding and risk management procedures are followed, promoting the safety and well-being of children and young people.
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development through audit, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality mental health support for children, young people, and families.

About us

Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here )

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.

CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework, in response to consultation with our service users and communities.

CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.

Our children and young people say

We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, partnership that benefits the communities we serve.

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0266

Job locations

Children & Family Health

Shinners Bridge

Dartington

Totnes

Devon

TQ9 6JD

South Devon Healthcare

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification at degree level e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a professional qualification with significant relevant experience i.e., Diploma of Nursing with relevant experience.
Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCPEssentialApplication form; Certificate

Desirable

Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic, mental health interventions for children/young people and their families/carers
Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Desirable

Participation in user involvement in services.
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
Computer literacy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional qualification at degree level e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a professional qualification with significant relevant experience i.e., Diploma of Nursing with relevant experience.
Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCPEssentialApplication form; Certificate

Desirable

Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic, mental health interventions for children/young people and their families/carers
Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Desirable

Participation in user involvement in services.
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
Computer literacy.

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).