Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Extensive post registration experience working at band 6 in mental health care working in at least two inpatient and one community settings or substantial experience in both inpatient and community settings within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting? Evidence of acting as nurse in charge on a regular basis;
- Experience
Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;
- Experience
Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Experience
Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Qualifications
A professional mental health qualification eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current UK registration with no restrictions (EG NMC / HCPC / SWE).
- Qualifications
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development Mentoring students in line with professional requirement.
- Skills & Abilities
The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role
- Skills & Abilities
Computer literacy.
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience
Experience in deputising for more senior staff
- Experience
Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by managers or others
- Qualifications
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
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within the Taw Core Adult Mental Health Team based at West Pilton Health & Wellbeing Clinic, Barnstaple.
As part of Devon Partnership Trust, the team at West Pilton provides mental health treatments and interventions to adults of working age across 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 helping the team to build upon their achievements and continue to work to improve the interventions that they provide.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.Please note you must already hold a UK Professional Registration and be able to demonstrate the ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role to be considered for this post
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. Liaising with the persons family, carers and partner agencies to provide and balanced and informed approach.
Adopting a recovery co-ordination approach to mutually design a personalised plan of treatment packages that is agreed by the individual and evaluated to evaluate efficacy and patient experience.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and energy who wants to make a difference to peoples lives; is creative, 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 Taw 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 Taw.
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: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9369-26-0802
- Job locations: Taw CMHT, West Pilton Health & Wellbeing Clinic, Youings Drive, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
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 keyworker (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised. The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other members and participating in team and service development, and evaluation.
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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