• Job Description

  Req#: C9369-25-0542?language=en&page=926&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  • Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
  • Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

  A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within the Riviera Core Mental Health Team based at the Chadwell Centre.

  You'll be joining Devon Partnership Trust, which encompasses urban, rural and coastal demographics that combine to make this a fascinating and beautiful area to work.

  The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, motivated and skilled service and help the team in the Riviera team to build upon the successful work they have and continue to achieve. You will also be part of the exciting work we are undertaking as we implement Care Pathways associated with psychologically informed interventions for all clients referred to the community team in Torquay, Paignton & Brixham.

  The Riviera team are proactively now engaging with the local Primary Care Network, working alongside the local GP Surgeries.

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties and their carers.

  This will include recovery co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised and evaluated in line with payment by results). To provide statutory Adult Social Care, Care Management functions (assessment, care planning and reviewing).

  We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and energy who wants to make a difference to peoples lives; is creative and innovative and highly motivated. You must have assessment and care planning skills and experience in mental health and multi-disciplinary working is desirable.

  You will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to exercise clinical judgement in respect of assessing and managing risk. In addition, you need to be committed to the values and principles of recovery, and able to help deliver a safe, timely, caring and responsive service. This is a really great opportunity to join the Riviera community team at an interesting and exciting time as we work towards transforming our community service so that we offer the best and most comprehensive care to the people of Torbay.

  About us

  About Devon Partnership Trust

  We provide mental health & learning disability 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.

  Our values

  We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9369-25-0542

  Job locations

  Chadwell Centre

  Torquay Road

  Paignton

  Devon

  TQ3 2DW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
  • Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
  • Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
  • Ability to be mobile across a geographical area to meet the demands of the role.

  Desirable

  • Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
  • Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, ENB 811/812 or CPN Degree.

  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

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial experience of managing a extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems.
  • Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
  • Providing clinical supervision.
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
  • Participation in user involvement in services.
  • Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
  • Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
  • Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
  • Ability to be mobile across a geographical area to meet the demands of the role.

  Desirable

  • Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
  • Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • A professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, ENB 811/812 or CPN Degree.

  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

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial experience of managing a extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health problems.
  • Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
  • Providing clinical supervision.
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
  • Participation in user involvement in services.
  • Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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

  Chadwell Centre

  Torquay Road

  Paignton

  Devon

  TQ3 2DW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Chadwell Centre

  Torquay Road

  Paignton

  Devon

  TQ3 2DW

  
  

  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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