Job requirements
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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
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
- Qualifications
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.
- Knowledge and Skills
An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- Knowledge and Skills
CPA Process
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
- Knowledge and Skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Participation in user involvement in services. Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy.
- Qualifications
Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
- Qualifications
Clinical Supervision qualification
- Qualifications
Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
- Qualifications
Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within the South Hams Core Adult Mental Health Team based at Leatside Surgery Totnes.
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 South Hams core team to build upon the successful work they have and continue to achieve.
The South Hams Core Adult 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).
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 South Hams core 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 The South Hams.
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: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0634
- Job locations: Leatside Surgery, Babbage Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Dawlish, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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