Job summary
Join Our Dynamic and Inclusive Team as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Locations: Exeter, North Devon, South Devon, East & Mid Devon
We are seeking passionate and committed Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our vibrant and progressive Daytime AMHP Service within Devon, part of the Devon Partnership NHS Trust. These exciting opportunities are available across multiple areas of Devon and offer the chance to work within a nationally recognised service that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
This role is open to registered social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, or chartered psychologists who are currently approved (or eligible for approval) to practise as an AMHP. Candidates must have the appropriate professional registration for their discipline and provide a registration number with their application. They must be able to provide evidence of their AMHP qualification and required post-qualifying AMHP refresher training as part of their application.
Main duties of the job
The role of daytime AMHPs within Devon County Council has evolved significantly in response to the changing landscape of mental health services. While AMHPs are based across various locations in the county, there is an expectation to work flexibly, and travel as needed to support service delivery across all areas. In support of this we offer opportunities for hybrid working, supporting a balance of home-based and office-based practice, in line with service needs and professional development.
Our AMHPs collaborate proactively with both internal and external partners including crisis teams, inpatient wards, community mental health teams, police, CAMHS, and other agencies to ensure a timely and appropriate legal response for individuals at risk of detention or restriction under the Mental Health Act.
In addition to frontline duties, AMHPs hold a small caseload of social supervision patient, with the aim of supporting those individuals and their treating teams with the management of those orders.
About us
We are committed to yourcontinuous professional development,doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
Recognition of NHS continuous servicefor contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a AMHP has never been more attractive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Approved Mental Health Professional - Advanced Professional will:
As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), the postholder will be expected toundertake the full of range of statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to the
application of the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) and related legislation including theDebt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health CrisisMoratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Provide a specialist AMHP role across the organisation, including leadership, supervision,expert advice and support based on good evidenced based and legally robustprofessional mental health practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Approved Mental Health Professional - Advanced Professional will:
As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), the postholder will be expected toundertake the full of range of statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to the
application of the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) and related legislation including theDebt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health CrisisMoratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Provide a specialist AMHP role across the organisation, including leadership, supervision,expert advice and support based on good evidenced based and legally robustprofessional mental health practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualifying experience as a Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, First Level Nurse (mental health or learning disability) or Chartered Psychologist
- Proven experience as an experienced professional in line with professional standards
- In depth knowledge of mental disorder and the application of the Mental Health Act
- In depth knowledge of specialist practice within the MCA/DoL/LPS arena
- Evidence of substantial post qualifying training and development commensurate with this role
- Understanding of the regulatory and inspection framework within which services operate
- Proven collaboration with multi agency partners
- Working and reporting within a legal/court environment
- Complex case management
- Leading improvement and challenging the quality of social care practice in the application of the standards expected
- Ability to develop specific areas of professional practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of supervising adult learners in practice
- Working within at least two different Social Care environments
- Knowledge of models of intervention, their effectiveness and outcomes
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised AMHP qualification
- Hold a recognised qualification in: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, First Level Nursing (mental health or learning disability) or Psychology
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (Social Work England, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council Chartered Psychology)
Desirable
- Completion of PQ Award
- Evidence of an up-to-date continual professional development log
- Have undertaken regulatory approval programmes (e.g. in childrens National Assessment and Accreditation Scheme)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualifying experience as a Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, First Level Nurse (mental health or learning disability) or Chartered Psychologist
- Proven experience as an experienced professional in line with professional standards
- In depth knowledge of mental disorder and the application of the Mental Health Act
- In depth knowledge of specialist practice within the MCA/DoL/LPS arena
- Evidence of substantial post qualifying training and development commensurate with this role
- Understanding of the regulatory and inspection framework within which services operate
- Proven collaboration with multi agency partners
- Working and reporting within a legal/court environment
- Complex case management
- Leading improvement and challenging the quality of social care practice in the application of the standards expected
- Ability to develop specific areas of professional practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of supervising adult learners in practice
- Working within at least two different Social Care environments
- Knowledge of models of intervention, their effectiveness and outcomes
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised AMHP qualification
- Hold a recognised qualification in: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, First Level Nursing (mental health or learning disability) or Psychology
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (Social Work England, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council Chartered Psychology)
Desirable
- Completion of PQ Award
- Evidence of an up-to-date continual professional development log
- Have undertaken regulatory approval programmes (e.g. in childrens National Assessment and Accreditation Scheme)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
