Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner

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  • Honiton, Devon
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
This is a fantastic opportunities to joint the Honiton Community mental health team. If you are a professional who likes to be creative and divers then you will enjoy this fantastic opportunity. Its a place to develop your skills and be valued as an individual. The team works closely with each other in creating a service that delivers many different aspects of care through treatment pathways and interventions.We are a rural location but within walking distance from the town and train station. Free parking on site.Main duties of the jobYou would be joining a team that you would be supporting in delivery of group psychological interventions. being part of the full pathway from triage to assessment and treatment. Using goal based outcomes to support a patient cantered approach in their recovery journey.Working with the team you would be encouraged to share development ideas and consider any new initiatives that may bring positive improvements to the service.Working with a mixed case load you would be supported in any training that can support your career development and your professional skills and competencies and interests.About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9369-25-0558-2Job locationsHoniton adult Core teamMarlpits LaneHonitonDevonex14 2deJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
  • Triage and assessment of new referrals in to the service
  • Assessment of risk and safety planning
  • Care planning using patient centre approach using Goal based outcomes
  • Working both as an individual and as a team member to deliver safe and effective care in the community
  • Working collaboratively with partner agencies within the local community
  • Delivery of therapeutic interventions both one to one and as part of group work.
  • Being actively mobile to help access to clients that may not be able to attend the base.
  • Ensuring all records are up dated daily to ensure safe effective practice
  • Support junior staff with supervision and training
  • Support students in there development when on placement
  • Engage with reflective practice and supervision both management and clinical
  • Be part of the physical health screening offering basic physical health monitoring of clients on antipsychotic medication
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
  • Triage and assessment of new referrals in to the service
  • Assessment of risk and safety planning
  • Care planning using patient centre approach using Goal based outcomes
  • Working both as an individual and as a team member to deliver safe and effective care in the community
  • Working collaboratively with partner agencies within the local community
  • Delivery of therapeutic interventions both one to one and as part of group work.
  • Being actively mobile to help access to clients that may not be able to attend the base.
  • Ensuring all records are up dated daily to ensure safe effective practice
  • Support junior staff with supervision and training
  • Support students in there development when on placement
  • Engage with reflective practice and supervision both management and clinical
  • Be part of the physical health screening offering basic physical health monitoring of clients on antipsychotic medication
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Extensive post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in at least two inpatient and one community settings or substantial experience in both inpatient and community settings within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting?;
  • Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;.
  • Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
QualificationsEssential
  • A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
  • A recognised relevant qualification in pharmacy or nursing
Desirable
  • Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
  • Clinical Supervision qualification
  • Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
  • Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service
KnowledgeEssential
  • An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
  • CPA Process
Desirable
  • Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
  • Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Extensive post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in at least two inpatient and one community settings or substantial experience in both inpatient and community settings within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting?;
  • Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;.
  • Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
QualificationsEssential
  • A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
  • A recognised relevant qualification in pharmacy or nursing
Desirable
  • Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
  • Clinical Supervision qualification
  • Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
  • Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service
KnowledgeEssential
  • An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
  • CPA Process
Desirable
  • Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
  • Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

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