• Job Description

  Req#: C9369-25-0999?language=en&page=25&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Registered Nurse Learning Disability (RNLD)or Occupational Therapist (AHP) in the later stages of their career to join us as a Legacy Nurse/AHP Practice Assessor.

  In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping the next generation of health and care professionals.The role aims to support clinical quality and early careerNursingandAllied Health staff wellbeing through targeted education and mentoring, complimenting existing support and processes.

  This is a chance to use the knowledge, expertise and wisdom you've gained throughout your career to make a lasting impact on the long term quality of services and experience for our staff.

  What Were Looking For

  We are seeking someone who:

  • Is an experienced RMN, RNLD or Occupational Therapist, ideally in the later stages of their career

  • Demonstrates empathy, patience and a genuine passion for their profession

  • Has the ability to provide supportive, constructive feedback through observation

  • Is motivated to offer pastoral support to learners and colleagues

  • Values the importance of role modelling and understands the positive influence it can have on developing professionals

  • Is committed to helping shape a compassionate, skilled and resilient future workforce

  Main duties of the job

  In this meaningful and rewarding position, you will play a key part in supporting Nurses and Allied Health Professionals who are at the early stages of their careers. Your work will help them develop confidence and skills, achieve a positive work/life balance, and feel supported and satisfied in their roles.

  As a Legacy Practitioner, you'll build strong relationships, collaborate with colleagues, and act as an ally and mentor. This may be through the use of observation and feedback, structured teaching and coaching and reflection.

  Where You'll Work

  Legacy Practitioners may work across a variety of specialisms and care settings, offering support based on referral and need.

  You'll also work closely with our wider practice education team, an established team of experienced educators.

  Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis prior to the close date so please do not delay in submitting an application

  About us

  About Devon Partnership Trust

  We 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 do

  Our values

  We 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 December 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £23.82 an hour

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  C9369-25-0999

  Job locations

  Wonford House

  Dryden Road

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX2 5AF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold a Registered Health or Social Care Professional qualification with current registration and without restriction.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in a specific field, experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
  • Coaching, mentoring qualification and/ or equivalent experience
  • Completed or willing to complete training as Practice supervisor and Practice assessor/Practice educator
  • Commitment to continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Mental Health first aid training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical experience as a registrant
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
  • Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
  • Demonstrates the values and role model for others
  • Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
  • Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
  • Used to working in a busy environment
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
  • Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Demonstrate developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health and social care services.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

  Desirable

  • Understanding of career progression pathways

  Communication & working Relationship Skills

  Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
  • Coaching skills
  • Mentoring skills
  • Evidence of success in efficient and effective planning and managing multiple work streams
  • Skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence and diplomacy.
  • Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
  • Professional calm and efficient manner

  Analytical and Judgemental Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
  • Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
  • Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
  • Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills

  Planning and Organisational Skills

  Essential

  • Effective at planning own workload and prioritising to achieve targets.
  • Skills for managing multiple demands within defined financial targets.

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Keyboard skills, use of presentation, projection/multi-media equipment and e-learning resources
  • Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
  • Ability to travel to places of work that may not be accessible by public transport

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold a Registered Health or Social Care Professional qualification with current registration and without restriction.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in a specific field, experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
  • Coaching, mentoring qualification and/ or equivalent experience
  • Completed or willing to complete training as Practice supervisor and Practice assessor/Practice educator
  • Commitment to continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Mental Health first aid training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical experience as a registrant
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
  • Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
  • Demonstrates the values and role model for others
  • Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
  • Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
  • Used to working in a busy environment
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
  • Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Demonstrate developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health and social care services.
  • A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

  Desirable

  • Understanding of career progression pathways

  Communication & working Relationship Skills

  Essential

  • Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
  • Coaching skills
  • Mentoring skills
  • Evidence of success in efficient and effective planning and managing multiple work streams
  • Skills for communicating on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence and diplomacy.
  • Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
  • Professional calm and efficient manner

  Analytical and Judgemental Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
  • Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
  • Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
  • Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills

  Planning and Organisational Skills

  Essential

  • Effective at planning own workload and prioritising to achieve targets.
  • Skills for managing multiple demands within defined financial targets.

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Keyboard skills, use of presentation, projection/multi-media equipment and e-learning resources
  • Knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
  • Ability to travel to places of work that may not be accessible by public transport

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Wonford House

  Dryden Road

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX2 5AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Wonford House

  Dryden Road

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX2 5AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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