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    Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Torquay, United Kingdom - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

    Devon Partnership NHS Trust
    Devon Partnership NHS Trust Torquay, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job Summary

    • We are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work in our Liaison Psychiatry Service in Torbay Hospital. Working on a shift basis (including weekends and nights), you will play an essential role in providing 24/7 specialist mental health services to those in need.

    Based within Torbay Hospital, you will become a part of a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment, referral, and signposting to appropriate agencies that deliver recovery-focused care for individuals with complex mental health needs.

    You will be a strong, confident, and capable senior mental health practitioner who can make decisions that have a significant impact on lives. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for candidates to gain experience, receive training, and pursue development opportunities to establish a solid career within an award-winning mental health trust. We welcome individuals with nursing, social work, or occupational health backgrounds to enhance the skills and knowledge of our existing team.

    Main Duties of the Job

    • You will be responsible for leading mental health services at Torbay Hospital and making decisions that directly impact lives.
    • Your responsibilities will include conducting specialist mental health assessments and implementing interventions to support individuals' recovery. You will play a crucial role in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, collaborating with multiple agencies regularly.
    • You should be comfortable devising individualized recovery plans and possess effective communication skills to engage with team members, colleagues from other disciplines, community mental health teams, patients, families, and caregivers.
    • You must be an experienced mental health professional holding a recognized mental health qualification such as RMN, CQSW/ASW, BSc/Diploma in OT, or SROT.
    • As a team, we encourage ongoing personal development and the acquisition of specialized skills that contribute to our service's knowledge base.

    About Us

    About Devon Partnership Trust

    We offer mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, along with specialized and secure services for the wider South West region and beyond. Our organization is dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being, utilizing our expertise and resources to deliver high-quality, safe services focused on individuals' recovery.

    We are committed to fostering a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families, and caregivers in all our initiatives.

    Our Values

    We go beyond recruiting based solely on qualifications and experience; we seek individuals who embody our Trust's core values. These qualities include a dedication to quality care, enhancing others' lives, showing respect, dignity, and compassion. We bring these values to life in our daily tasks by offering a smile, making time for people, challenging ourselves and others, and remaining open to fresh ideas.

    We strive to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all community segments, regardless of protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are open to part-time and flexible working arrangements whenever feasible. Individuals with lived experiences related to mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader Employer.

    Job Description

    Job Responsibilities

    Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advertisement for additional details about this role.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge & Skills

    • Desirable
    • Desire to develop and promote learning, specialized skills, and knowledge relevant to the service.

    Essential

    • Knowledge and experience of acute mental health issues in working-aged and older adults.
    • Understanding of the Care Programme Approach, Local Mental Health Care Pathways, Mental Health Act, Mental Health Capacity Act, and DOLS requirements.
    • Excellent communication skills, including engaging with clients facing various mental health challenges.
    • Ability to produce precise, concise, and well-written assessments.
    • Capacity to prioritize tasks based on evolving needs.
    • Capability to collaborate with clients, caregivers, relatives, and professionals to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
    • Evidence of working independently as a practitioner without direct supervision.
    • Ability to assess risks and implement appropriate actions.
    • Desirable
    • Capability to communicate effectively with diverse professionals from different settings.
    • Awareness of community structures, social care options, and processes.
    • Understanding of recovery principles in mental health.
    • Flexibility and collaborative spirit in a fast-paced team environment.

    Qualifications

    • Essential
    • A professional mental health qualification, e.g., RMN, CQSW/ASW, BSc/Diploma in OT, along with current registration with a professional body such as NMC, Social Work England, etc.
    • Desirable
    • Post-graduate qualifications relevant to the specialization.
    • Mentorship qualification.
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