Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description

The role

Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health and learning disability trusts

Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to people’s lives to enjoy a better future

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work within the South and West Devon Home Treatment Team current based at Estover, Plymouth. However, we are due to move to Ivybridge later this year.We are a Home Treatment Team comprising of Clinical Team Leader, Senior Mental Health Practitioners, Consultant Psychiatrist and a Business Support Administrator. We work with people experiencing severe mental illness who are in acute mental health crisis.The primary roles and purpose of the team is to provide home treatment, avoiding hospital admission where possible and if admission is indicated, we work with clients throughout this time and endeavour to facilitate early discharge. We are very proud of the service we provide and are committed to providing high quality care to clients and their carers/families.This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, although part-time would be considered for the right applicant. Our service currently operates 7 days a week including Bank Holidays 0800 – 2100hrs However, this is due to change in the near future to reflect cover 0800 – 2230hrs, 7 days a week.Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start.£31,365 - £37,890 per annum pro rata (Band 6) About you The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, resilient and well organized individual. You will play an active role in maintaining and improving the quality of the service we deliver. We expect that you have excellent verbal and written skills.You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required. The location Your base will be in Plymouth / Ivybridge, however under the current COVID-19 conditions this may be subject to alternative arrangements/change for example home working. Please be assured that any alternatives will be discussed fully with you and the organisation. Please ask the appointing manager if you have any questions. About us Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and you’ll be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports – and one that also cares about its staff.You’ll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do. Our offer to you We recognise our people want to learn and develop, becoming the best that they can be. We offer all our staff a range of training opportunities including a variety of in-house training programmes designed and delivered by experts, and opportunities to access external training where appropriate.In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Benefits of working at Devon Partnership NHS Trust include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

27 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years’ service withtheNHS so you can really enjoy what Devon has to offer

Individual personal development plans and a commitment to ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Childcare voucher scheme

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to our LGBTI+ network

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme and reduced public transport rates

Structured learning and development opportunities.

Living here Devon offers beautiful coastal and countryside locations with a wide range of social & leisure opportunities. This ranges from some of the best beaches in the Country, The Moors, Canals and rivers all of which can be accessed easily via foot, car, bike or boat.Great place to work. Great place to live