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

    Devon Partnership NHS Trust
    Devon Partnership NHS Trust Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be We have developed an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and now looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams.

    As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and your support network. We are excited to be advertising for Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioners, with a range of skills and experience, across the county. We are keen to hear from professionals interested in supporting our new pathway model. Join us in this new brand new role within the Neurodiversity Pathway. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative care pathway for children and young people with neurodiversity. As a key member of our team, you will play an essential role in shaping the future of mental health support in Devon. Team members are all supported to provide a high quality of intervention and support to young people by the regular provision of supervision, and with ongoing training. Main duties of the job You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, conducting specialised assessments to better understand the needs of neurodiverse children and young people. Beyond assessments, you will provide guidance, advice, and training to colleagues, families, and partner agencies. Your expertise will promote a unified and cooperative approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals. You will actively participate in team meetings and engage in development opportunities. Your insights will contribute to the ongoing improvement of our services, ensuring they remain effective and relevant. You will keep yourself informed with the latest research and best practices in the field of neurodiversity and mental health. This knowledge will enable you to provide the most up-to-date and effective support. You will maintain accurate and confidential records of your interactions, adhering to safeguarding protocols. By prioritising the well-being of children and young people, you will create a safe and nurturing environment for their growth. Your contribution as a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner will significantly enhance the quality of care available to neurodiverse children and young people in Devon. By actively participating in the development of the Neurodiversity Pathway, you will shape a brighter future for those who rely on our support. About us 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 integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers. 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. 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 . Information regarding the Neurodiversity Pathway The Neurodiversity Pathway is a developing integrated pathway within Children & Family Health Devon. The Neurodiversity Pathway is a Locality based Pathway with a clear focus on maintaining a Devonwide consistency. We have been working closely with the Integrated Care Board, as part of the Devon Neurodiversity Gamechanger, developing an integrated system of support for the needs of young people in Devon. The Integrated Neurodiversity Team provides specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people and their families where the presenting need relates to conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tics and Tourette Syndrome. The appointed Senior Mental Health Practitioners will become valuable members of the multi-disciplinary team, working with colleagues including Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, and Mental Health Practitioners from a diverse range of backgrounds. Joining this Pathway will provide a unique opportunity to work in a team with a strong multidisciplinary ethos as well as collaborating with colleagues in other pathways and working in partnership with other agencies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
    • A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
    • Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
    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.
    Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Integrated Childrens Services

    Fishleigh Road

    Roundswell Business Park

    Barnstaple

    Devon

    EX31 3UD Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C #J-18808-Ljbffr


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