Mental Health Practioner - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Patient focused with health promotion at the heart of our care Putting the right staff in the right place at the right time specialist posts to ensure that experience is on hand to lead and support patients e.g., leads in learning disability, long term conditions, older adults, complex case practitioners and discharge coordinators.

Designing and delivering healthcare for the unique needs of each prison Being highly supportive of clinical and prison staff with training and support enabling the team to work smarter and as part of an effective Multi Professional Team.

Overview of the Post To work under the direction of senior staff to deliver and constantly strive to improve the offender healthcare services To provide mental health care based on the principles of timely, comprehensive assessment and evidence based practice.

To reduce or mitigate the effects of unhealthy or high risk behaviours (ACCT).

To promote effective links with health and related services in the community to ensure continuity of care as appropriate (Care program Approach, CPA)