Job summary We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 (or Band 5 practitioner dependent on experience) to join the Core Community Mental Health Team.
The successful applicant will help deliver high quality and comprehensive community mental health services across North Devon.The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for with with complex mental health difficulties and their carers.
This will include liaising with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies and contributing the to safe and effective running of the team.1 x Full time substantive post1 x Nine month full time secondment / fixed term postThis is a really great opportunity to join the team at aninteresting and exciting time as we work towards transforming our communityservice so that we offer the best and most comprehensive care to the people of NorthDevon.
The successfulcandidate will be joining a dynamic, motivated and skilled service and help theteam to build upon the successful work they have achieved.Devon PartnershipTrust will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role.
Wewill offer you the training and development support you need to begin a fulfillingcareer.
In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn.Band 5 Salary - £29,970 - £36,483Band 6 Salary - £37,338 - £44,962 Main duties of the job Ensure that individual's care and treatment is well managed and is provided in line with practice standards and recovery co-ordination.
Develop and deliver care packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Ensure that all interventions have clear outcomes and that these are taken into consideration when sourcing the resources to best meet the individuals needs.
Ensure that all care and treatment is reviewed within the relevant timescales and focus on integration within existing community resources where possible.
Deliver services using a recovery and strengths approach where the needs of the individual andtheir carers are held as central and their involvement is proactively encouraged.
Deliver care in line with evidence based practice and employ engagement and therapeutic skills that are appropriate to the clinical situation presented.
Enable communication and engagement of individuals and their carers to ensure that they have a voice about the services they receive and how these are developed.
Ensure that appropriate action is taken to safeguarding adults and children.
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 The post holderwill deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services.
The roleinvolves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expertassessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties andtheir carers.
This will include recoveryco-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that arepersonalised and evaluated in line with payment by results).
To provide statutory Adult Social Care, CareManagement functions (assessment, care planning and reviewing).
The liaisonwith a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to thisrole.The post holderwill contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervisionfor other members and participating in team and service development, andevaluation.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 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 Mentoring students in line with professional requirements Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in inpatient or community settings Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;.
Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable Participation in user involvement in services.
Experience in deputising for more senior staff Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by ward managers or others