Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary Are you looking for something completely new, different, exhilarating and challenging?Do you want great job satisfaction working within a motivated team?If are you a Clinical Practitioner within Mental Health Services then look no further.An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to work as part of our dedicated team within the Inpatient Forensic Team based at Langdon, in Dawlish.The role is dynamic and challenging and we are looking for someone who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic who can demonstrate an eagerness for the on-going development of the service.You would be joining us at an exciting time as our service continues to develop.We provide mental health services within the Devon Partnership Trust and as a directorate provide forensic mental health services for the south west region and have an excellent reputation.
Our Directorate employs over 350 staff within 3 local delivery units (prison mental healthcare; inpatients and forensic community services).Our mission as a Trust is to become a recognised centre of excellence and expertise in mental health and learning disability.
As well as delivering consistently high-quality care and treatment, our strategic objectives include our desire to challenge discrimination and stigma; to champion recovery and inclusion; to attract talented people and to create a great place to work with a shared sense of pride and ambition.
Main duties of the job You will be a Registered Mental Health professional such as a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with appropriate qualifications and experience.
Experience working within a Prison or Secure Services environment would be beneficial.The successful applicant will have experience working with individuals with a range of mental health issues.
They will have experience of working in complex systems and with partnership agencies.
They will be able to work independently and as part of a team, working closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
They will have significant experience of managing risk and be able to confidently assess this.Successful candidates will be well supported within the teams and encouraged to develop their clinical competencies within a stimulating learning environment.
For newly qualified staff we have a well-established developmental programme which links into our wider multidisciplinary CPD programme.
Those looking to gain further experience will be supported in maintaining professional links, through involvement in regular profession specific CPD opportunities.For further information on this role, or to arrange a visit to site, please contact Jean Simpson, Senior Nurse Manager on 01626 884520 or via email: About us About 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential An appropriate up to date professional mental health qualification eg RMN, OT or social worker on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems.
Training, knowledge in at least one therapeutic intervention (willingness to obtain qualifications in this area).
Training and experience , Manual Handling, First Aid, Food Handling, MHA.
Administration of medications.
Experience Essential Previous employment / experience of working with people eg in a caring situation, dealing with the general public.
Previous care experience with individuals who have suffered Mental Health difficulties.
Ability to generate ideas for activities.
Interest in a wide range of people and personalities.
Effective team worker proven team player.
Life skills and mature outlook needed to work in a robust Health Care Environment.
Able to supervise others and provide critical and constructive feedback.
Desirable Able to demonstrate past leadership experience, experience of shift co-ordination.
Good level of IT / Computer skills.
Mentorship Training (willingness to obtain qualifications in this area).
Skills and abilities Essential Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain therapeutic relationships.
Demonstrate good communications and listening skills.
Skilled in assessing, planning and evaluating therapeutic interventions.
Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries.
To provide leadership for the Primary Team.
As required, to take charge of the unit, planning own and work of others.
To be able to delegate to junior staff.
Demonstrate shift co-ordination skills.
Be adaptable to changes in clinical and operational issues.
To demonstrate an ability to provide practical support with daily living activities and physically perform duties.
To be able to respond promptly to physical and mental health emergencies, be able to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner.
To maintain confidentiality, empathy, compassion and patience towards individuals with mental health illness.
To be patient and tolerant in challenging situations.
Desirable A problem solving approach to professional practice.
Expertise in individual group work.
Previously participated in audit and quality assurance programmes.
Familiarity of basic research methodology.