Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway:

In this pathway, Senior Mental Health Practitioners work within a strong multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments and therapy to children with severe, chronic and enduring mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety-based disorders and Trauma.

You would work with children, young people and families to understand their experiences and presenting concerns in order to provide an appropriate evidence-based intervention and work closely with other agencies to support the best outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in evidenced based therapeutic, mental health interventions for children/young people and their families/carers
• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy

Desirable

• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
• Computer literacy.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

Exeter

EX2 4NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Qualification, Training and Other criteria for this role.

Desirable

• Please outline your highest level of qualification attained:
• Education Provider
• Qualification Name
• Level of Qualification
• Date Completed

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Describe how you are able to demonstrate meeting the Knowledge, Experience and Skillset section criteria for this role.

Working in a primary care mental health service

Essential

• What is ONE aspect of the PWP role you think you may find the most challenging?

Location

Essential

• Please state which team(s) you are applying for: Exeter City, Exeter Outer, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon, Torquay, Paignton, Taw, Torridge, Talking Health.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Compass House

52 Magdalen Road

Exeter

EX2 4TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with people as part of a team.
• Understanding of working with individuals who may display challenging behaviour and mental health challenges.
• Understanding of mental health and effects on motivation.
• Significant knowledge relating to exercise and mental health benefits.
• Demonstrate an understanding of benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how mental health issues or a history of offending can affect a persons level of engagement.
• Previous management or supervisor experience.

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate Level 3 Sports or Gym qualification e.g. Personal training or Exercise referral.
• Currently holding or working towards an appropriate Level 4 Specialist exercise or Rehabilitation qualification, within 12 months of start date.
• Appropriate Fitness instructor Level 2 gym qualification.
• GCSE English & Maths grade c or above or equivalent.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Competent swimmer - 50 metres minimum.
• Qualification in First Aid or willingness to achieve this.
• Relevant Sports teaching qualification.
• Full current UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Degree Level in Sports or Exercise Sciences or similar.
• Exercise Referral or Specialist Rehabilitation qualifications e.g. Pulmonary Rehabilitation and or Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Experience and qualifications in teaching Mindfulness and therapeutic based activities such as Tai Chi or Yoga.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a gym environment and exercise instruction as an Exercise Professional.
• Previous teaching experience of healthy lifestyle issues.
• Experience of working in community sports projects.
• Exercise and long-term condition management.

Desirable

• Previous inpatient or community experience in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience of working with people with mental health conditions, challenging behaviour or a history of offending.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Rd

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specificationand ensure you evidence essential criteria in your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent e.g. Masters level qualification in Clinical Psychology if qualified before 1996.
• Active registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC.
• Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people.
• Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for CYP with a wide variety of mental health problems and/or neurodiversity and/or learning disability, reflecting all levels of clinical severity; including risk assessments of self-harming/dangerous/challenging behaviour.
• Experience of teaching and/or training
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience of work in psychological interventions with children, young people and their families in a range of service settings or agencies
• Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS, and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of child development and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
• Broad knowledge of psychological services; and of the services in the NHS where psychology is applied to the needs of children and young people
• Extensive knowledge of the knowledge base, skills and practice of Clinical Psychology in relevant health settings.
• Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Springfield Court

Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 3UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in speciality
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
• Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
• Experience of delivering training programmes

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration as a Pharmacist General Pharmacy Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy / therapeutics or equivalent clinical experience
• Certificate/Diploma or Masters in Psychiatric Pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience
• Independent Prescribing Qualification (or be working towards completion)

Desirable

• Member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• RPS Advanced Practice Framework completed

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in speciality
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team / environment.
• Ability to supervise activities of pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Managing change in a complex environment and evidence of having successfully implemented change.
• The ability to work under pressure, to deadlines where there are conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in change management and/or clinical service improvement.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit.
• Experience of delivering training programmes

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

West Pilton Health & Wellbeing Clinic

Youings Drive

BARNSTAPLE

Devon

EX31 1QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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If you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK you are advised to review the "Coming to work in the UK Visa Information" link in the supporting links section to ensure this role and your current circumstances meet the requirements for sponsorship

If you would like to discuss the certificate of sponsorship and whether your current circumstances meet the requirement for sponsorship email [email protected] for further advice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services
• Extensive experience of working within Mental Health settings. Experience of delivering crisis interventions
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.
• Experience of working within a MDT.
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience of working autonomously.
• Experience of monitoring Physical Health

Desirable

• Experience of working within psychiatric inpatient environments. Experience of working within Crisis Services

Mobility

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple locations through the Geographical areas to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to plan work, time management, completing records and recording observations etc.
• To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
• To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties.
• Ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to travel to multiple locations (as required) throughout the trust.

Qualifications

Essential

• To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview.
• Basic Education

Desirable

• NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within a mental health setting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

• Qualified Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) or Qualified Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
• Additional specialist experience and/or training working with people who have complex emotional needs including personality disorder diagnoses.
• Recognised mentalization based Treatment: Practitioner Level Qualification
• Registration with BPC/ UKCP/ HCPC or other regulatory/professional body for psychological therapy consistent with NHSE recognised registers guidance.

Desirable

• Further Qualification/ training in a relevant clinical specialism such as: Adaptive Mentalisation Based Integrative Treatment (AMBIT)
• Supervisors Qualification in MBT and or other
• Reflective Practice training

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims.
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to integrate complex data, make highly skilled evaluations and decisions and take a long-term perspective.
• Proven organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to understand flow of patients and forward planning of service to prevent unnecessary gaps in provision
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
• Clear telephone voice
• Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
• Good communication skills when presenting/facilitating to varying groups of people

Desirable

• Project management skills/ experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychotherapy /psychological therapy is commonly applied.
• Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of psychotherapy /psychological therapy.
• Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychotherapy / psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with services users who present with Complex Emotional Needs / personality disorders and complex lives in a range of settings
• Experience of delivering teaching/ training and supervision.
• Experience and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking leadership roles within psychotherapy services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.

Other

Essential

• Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
• Advanced psychotherapeutic assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To carry out a range of duties associated with; waste disposal, meal deliveries, ad hoc portering duties and other activities in support of patient services and other business related areas across Wonford site and other Trust sites as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Unloading, loading and storage of equipment and deliveries from internal and external sources.

2. Delivery of equipment and materials in support of departmental cleaning schedules, National Cleaning Standards, including specialist cleaning as required by Infection Control.

3. Safe operation of and daily checks of all vehicles employed during the course of your duties.

4. Ensuring correct waste segregation and disposal procedures in accordance with Trust policy.

5. Collection and transportation of waste from end user areas to the centralised waste storage compound.

6. Removal of soiled linen and distribution of clean linen to/from wards and departments.

7. Completion of documentation as required by department, Trust, legislation, and standing instructions.

8. To observe hygiene, hospital and client policies and procedures at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to the Line Manager.

9. General portering tasks as requested ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures.

10. Other duties in accordance with the needs of the service, specifically cleaning duties during periods of absence of other related staff.

11. Ad hoc deliveries/collections to/from other Trust locations.

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Providing and receiving routine information orally and in writing to assist in understanding own job and communicating same to colleagues and service users.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• Judgement on compliance with Health & Safety, Waste, and COSHH regulations.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Attendance at meetings and training sessions as required. Organise own day to day work tasks or activities. Plan and organise straightforward ongoing activities.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• Ad hoc contact whilst providing portering assistance to patient support services.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

• Follows departmental policies and comments on proposals for changes in working practices.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• Personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources. Authorised signatory for routine deliveries.

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

• Demonstrates own duties to new starters and/or less experienced employees. Can explain policies and procedures relating to own tasks.

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• Records personally generated information. Completes timesheets and similar work records.

Responsibility for Research and Development

• Undertakes surveys or audits, as necessary to own work

Freedom to Act

• Is guided by Trust policies and procedures, good practice and established precedents at all times, reporting any faults, defects or operational issues to their Line Manager. Will deal with generally routine matters and enquiries referring all others upwards.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• Other duties in accordance with the needs of the service, specifically during periods of
• absence of other related staff.
• The post holder may be required to carry out other duties, appropriate to the grade at the discretion of the Manager

General Information

Equality & Diversity

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects this diversity in line with the appropriate standards.

Recovery

It is a requirement of all employees to have an understanding of the broad principles of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate them into every aspect of their work in support of the Trusts aim to provide services that support peoples recovery through being holistic and promoting social inclusion, self management, personal autonomy and independence.

Risk Management / Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Records Management

The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

Clinical Governance, Compliance and Performance

The post holder will be responsible for proving that the Care Quality Commission outcome areas have been met in all registered/related activities for which the post holder is responsible. Where outcomes are not met the post holder is expected to put in place/recommend action to improve. The post holder will proactively seek and engage the support of the governance teams in the Compliance and Corporate Development directorate to gather information as required. The post holder will build an understanding of and adhere to the CQC guidelines as well as the Trusts guidelines on the approach to maintaining CQC registration.

Prevention and Control of healthcare Associated Infection

The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Smoking

The Trust operates a non smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health Trust staff.

Policies & Procedures

Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with all policies relevant to your job role. These are grouped into two sections, HR and Clinical and can be found on the Trust intranet site or via your line manager. You will also be required to comply with any training needs that arise from reviews or variations of policies and procedures.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all Trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care, promoting the Childs welfare and ensuring their needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and practice process, engaging other agencies as appropriate. All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of abuse, be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they should always escalate their concerns and speak to a senior member staff.

Statement of intent

Climate change poses a substantial challenge for human health and wellbeing and for the provision of health and social care services. Sustainable development is key to minimising the harmful effects of human activities on the climate and environment. Devon Partnership NHS Trust, as one of the largest public organisations in the county, is committed to sustainable development and reducing the harmful effects of its activities on the environment

This is a specification of the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, personal attributes and other requirements which are required to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post (as outlined in the job description).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the use of electric-powered vehicles/general driving.

Desirable

• Reliable, flexible and enthusiastic
• IT/PC competent
• Ability to travel to all DPT Sites as required.
• A *Standard / Enhanced CRB Check will be required for this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• NVQ Level 2 Facilities Services

Desirable

• Manual Handling
• Health & Safety
• Waste segregation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• level 2 or equivalent in Hospitality/cleaning and support services, or willing to work towards achieving qualification
• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Hospital cleaning techniques
• Food Hygiene/safety

Experience

Essential

• Experience in cleaning services
• Experience in catering services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a physiotherapist in the Specialist Health Community Learning Disabilities Team, the post holder will:

Provide specialist physiotherapy for adults with a learning disability where access to generic physiotherapy treatment is not appropriate for them.

Use Physiotherapy skills to treat complex muscular-skeletal physical problems which often occur in combination with other cognitive and/or sensory disabilities

Improve mobility for people with physical disabilities through the assessment and provision of specialist equipment e.g. wheelchairs, postural support systems and other assistive technologies

Work closely with other multi-disciplinary team members, carers and services to enable community inclusion and promote independence through reducing reliance on paid support

Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary and physiotherapy team and contribute appropriately to all service requirements and developments

Ensure safe practice and adherence to Safeguarding policies and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Relay complex, sensitive information to people with learning disabilities and their carers with empathy and in a way that they can understand

• Assess clients understanding of treatment proposals and their capacity to give informed consent and working within the legal framework when the client lacks capacity

• Contribute to and lead (as agreed) team and Physiotherapy meetings and represent physiotherapy or IATT team at other relevant meetings when required

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with team colleagues and with relevant community partners.

• Keep electronic records according to Trust policy

• Provide professional advice and consultancy to the team manager, multidisciplinary team members, carers and other services.

• Use Total Communication practices to promote best possible communication with people with learning disabilities

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• Assess effectively clients with complex needs, analyse and interpret the assessment to plan appropriate treatment from a range of options

• Show clinical reasoning in documentation

• To contribute to the evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of audit and outcome measures.

• Identify risk issues, which potentially could affect the patients/clients health or social care and report adverse signs to registered professionals
• To provide support for student physiotherapists and less experienced physiotherapy staff, social, health and education staff as delegated by the physiotherapist.

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Plan, prioritise and organise own workload as well as the workload of any staff supervised by the post holder, monitoring and adjusting activities and programmes as necessary.
• Participate in the planning, leading and organisation of service development projects
• Use effective time management skills to maximise productivity

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• Assess, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate specialist physiotherapy programmes as part of an overall care plan
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of those with profound and complex needs
• Contribute/lead relevant service user planning and review meetings
• Plan and lead groups when this is deemed a suitable method of service delivery
• Ensure all treatment records are completed according to Trust policy
• Practice according to the standards set out by the Health Professions Council
• Respond and contribute effectively and flexibly to occasional team emergencies and other urgent requests as directed by the Team Manager/Lead Physiotherapist

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

• Contribute/lead service improvement and development in community team, Physiotherapy service and wider LD Partnership, extending knowledge and skills of own practice.

• Ensure own continuing professional development is on-going and relevant to the post and is recorded according to professional and local protocols

• Keep up to date with essential training, supervision and annual appraisals in accordance with Trust policy

• Participate/coordinate research and audit activity as a means of contributing to the advancement of practice

• Contribute to the planning, organisation and maintenance and leadership of professional networks and interest groups to maintain and develop professional practice

• Keep up to date on relevant government and local policy and guidance in relation to best practice for learning disability

• Ensure all work is done in accordance with person-centred principles which promotes choice and empowerment

• To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees or patients on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, colour, nationality, ethnic, or national origins, religion or disability.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• Be responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment and consumables, as an accredited prescriber

• Ensure cost-effective management of any delegated finance duties

• Report any health and safety issues to the Lead Physiotherapist

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

• Participate in supervision of own practice completing any agreed actions
• Provide supervision and support to designated assistant staff
• Ensure efficient management of time and resources
• Participate in training of self and others as relevant to post

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• Ensure all records are up to date and compliant with the data protection act and Trust recording standards
• Use all available IT applications to enhance the communication of treatment plans to users, care providers and carers

Responsibility for Research and Development

• Assist in development of Team research initiatives

• Be involved in a professional clinical group

• Undertake audit and/or research projects for service and professional development on an annual basis

Freedom to Act

• Work autonomously following protocols and codes of conduct and professional guidelines

• Manages specialist caseload

• Undertake one hour clinical supervision each month

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Valid State registration with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of on-going training and development in the theory and practice of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Further postgraduate training, short specialist courses

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience
• Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
• Experience in managing a diverse workload

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Student supervision
• Administration of standardised assessments

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of theories and methods of practice specific to people with learning disabilities
• Sound knowledge and application of Physiotherapy Theory
• An understanding of government policy with regard to services for people with learning disabilities
• Group work skills
• Ability to work autonomously, seeking guidance as necessary
• Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area
• Ability to work effectively under rapid changing and demanding conditions with occasional interruptions

Desirable

• Use of total Communication
• Multimedia/IT skills

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

Bideford Hospital

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

Devon

EX39 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to gather and assimilated large quantities of information from various sources, in order to reach a conclusion about a persons presentation, diagnosis and onward care pathway.
• Ability to manage risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional qualification, e.g. RMN/RMNH Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy.
• Relevant professional registration

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

• Period of post qualification experience working with a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems including experience with autistic individuals/those with ADHD.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of completing autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of autism legislation, DoH autism care pathways recommendations, NICE guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult autism and ADHD.
• Awareness of local health and social care structures and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, and communication needs.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
• Computer literacy.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.

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

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. If you have any specific questions you are welcome to contact us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 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.

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 Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. CPA Process Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems. Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions. Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans Able to work independently and as part of a team Excellent clinical assessment skills. Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

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

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Estuary House

Collett Way, Brunel Ind Estate

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 4PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in at least two inpatient settings or substantial experience working within a mental health and/or learning disabilities setting;

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of CPA Process
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Qualifications

Essential

• An appropriate up to date professional mental health qualification eg RMN, OT or social worker on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions. It will be an essential requirement for newly qualified social workers to demonstrate that they have completed The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) before commencing in post or there will be a requirement to complete this within the first 12 months of employment with the Trust.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

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

Teign Core Adult Mental Health Team

Estuary House

Newton Abbot

TQ12 4PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 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;
• Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience in deputising for more senior staff
• Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by managers or others

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to manage change in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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).
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development Mentoring students in line with professional requirement.

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 Evidence of leadership/management training within a core service

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

Taw CMHT

West Pilton Health & Wellbeing Clinic

Youings Drive, Pilton

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Diploma level specialist training or experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate certified courses specific to childrens needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc)
• Membership of professional body

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards
• To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
• Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to: manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools appropriate to meet a wide range of needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of legislation around SEND

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Children & Family Health Devon

Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

BARNSTAPLE

Devon

EX31 3UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Diploma level specialist training or experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate certified courses specific to childrens needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc)
• Membership of professional body

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards
• To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
• Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to: manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools appropriate to meet a wide range of needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of legislation around SEND

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships

• To develop and maintain effective communication structures to facilitate communication on professional and Trust issues within the adult urgent care, and inpatient care Network.
• To provide professional advice to the urgent inpatient management team, and community team leaders, ensuring professional representation in the local decision making process and an awareness of the contribution of OT in acute setting.
• To chair professional meetings as required.
• To receive, interpret and provide highly complex and sensitive information about and to:

• Patients and families / carers re-assessment, care planning, treatment and review where there may be significant distress, resistance and / or communication barriers to engagement
• Multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of consistent, well co-ordinated care
• Primary care teams regarding client care
• External agencies also involved in the provision of care e.g. voluntary and private sector, employment agencies
• Local service forums
• Service user / carer groups
• Inform OT manager on capacity, performance and development issues of the OT workforce within the urgent inpatient Services, working with others to acknowledge achievement and resolve identified problems.
• Ensure effective mechanisms are in place to advise the OT manager of OT activity

Responsibility for Judgement / Analysis

• To analyse individual patients needs, make decisions and use initiative and professional judgement in evaluating and implementing individual care.
• To provide specialised assessments of people, in particular information regarding levels of functional performance in areas of self care and activities of daily living. This will form part of the overall assessment, contributing to discharge planning and possible longer term treatment

Planning and Organisation

• Organise and deliver effective professional governance.
• Plan, organise and maintain professional networks and interest groups within the network.
• Contribute to teaching and learning activities and provide mentoring / coaching and development activities for OTs.
• Work with the urgent inpatient team to plan and implement the OT service supporting the development of new roles in line with service developments.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• To undertake specialist clinical work.
• To maintain accurate and timely client records in accordance with professional and Trust.

Policy, Service, Research, Innovation and Improvement

• Contribute to the development and ensure the maintenance of appropriate clinical and professional standards in line with national policy and guidance.
• To contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies relating to the profession ensuring the service continues to evolve to meet needs of users and their carers.
• Contribute to service and policy changes within the urgent Inpatient service relating to wider service development in the network.
• Advise the OT manager on the local impact of local and national policies and initiatives in urgent Inpatient Care.
• Promote the use evidence-based practice and the development of practice-based evidence.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• The post holder will be responsible for supporting the monitoring of Occupational Therapy nonpay expenditure.

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership to OTs, working closely with clinical and management colleagues to ensure the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the service.
• Contribute to and support the development of new roles within the service.
• Provide leadership and supervision to OTs and other colleagues ensuring effective supervision arrangements, objective setting, appraisal and CPD.
• Engage and empower OTs in relation to the modernisation agenda.
• Ensure effective governance arrangements are in place for the OTs in urgent Inpatient and rehabilitation settings.
• Support students whilst on placement.

Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• Ensure that administrative systems are in place to support professional governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of further training, with particular emphasis on mental health

Desirable

• Short specialist courses to Masters equivalent level

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Sound knowledge of current OT theory and practice
• Highly developed communication / interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently to a range of people
• Excellent literacy and IT skills
• Ability to present information logically and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with complex and emotionally charged situations
• Be flexible and adaptable to change. Able to deal with unforeseen circumstances and remain calm under pressure
• Sound impartial and objective judgement
• Innovative and creative thinker / Have good problem solving skills
• Ability to form positive relationships with staff at all levels, service users, partner organisations
• Leadership skills. Ability to use a range of approaches
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals who are experiencing an acute phase of mental illness in activities of daily living
• Ability to plan and deliver service change and development
• To be flexible and have the ability to respond quickly to patient need, change your work pattern and be responsive to the needs of the ward.
• Ability to be able to provide practical support with daily living activities, and physically perform required duties
• To maintain confidentiality, empathy and patience towards individuals with mental health illness
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of and adherence to Trust Visions and Values

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to think quickly and calmly in emergency situations

Experience

Essential

• Substantive post-graduate experience working in a range of mental health settings
• Experience of supervising a range of people

Desirable

• Experience of leading service development
• Experience of working in Urgent inpatient

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of significant and relevant CPD
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Member of professional Body (RCOT)

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and how they can be implemented
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools relevant to a broad range of identified needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of Occupational Therapy evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice e.g. SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Community based Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with children/young people and families

Desirable

• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience of working with individuals and families with communication needs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Children & Family Health Devon

Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road

Roundswell Business Park

BARNSTAPLE

Devon

EX31 3UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• Be a core member of the Haldon multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other members of the team to provide integrated dietetic care
• Communicate with individuals who use the service, using the most appropriate verbal, written or pictorial methods, in a way that represents their views, autonomy and culture
• Translate complex key nutritional information into simple ideas and language that can be easily understood
• Be involved in preparing and planning evidence based diet sheets, teaching material, dietetic literature and specialist service literature
• Work collaboratively with all members of the treatment team and share information with team members formally and informally, e.g. clinical reviews, risk meetings
• Share relevant information and knowledge within the professional group
• Supporting and counselling highly distressed or confused individuals around their dietary care plan

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage a varied and potentially complex caseload of individuals with an eating disorder.
• Complete full assessments of individuals nutritional status, using appropriate anthropometric, biochemical and medical records and identify their nutritional requirements
• Devise core and specialist nutritional treatment plans, e.g. diabetes, weight reduction, nutritional support, food intolerance, and allergies.
• Implement specialist group and individual treatments to achieve identified treatment goals
• Identify and manage the risk of re-feeding syndrome in nutritionally depleted individuals
• Risk assess own work load, environment and take necessary precautions to minimise risks to self and others

Planning and Organisational Skills

• To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance
• To prioritise referrals in order to deliver a service within resources to those of highest clinical need
• To plan, co-ordinate and deliver nutrition groups across the service as necessary

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• Ensure that the therapeutic diets, as prescribed, are delivered to individuals using the service, liaising with nursing staff, catering staff, pharmacy and supplies department to ensure this
• To act as a source of expertise on nutrition and diet therapy for individuals using our service and the multi -disciplinary team
• To plan, develop and deliver nutritional groups

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

• Contribute to clinical governance and quality agenda activities within the organisation
• Be aware of, and undertake measures to meet targets for organisational key performance indicators
• Contribute to the monitoring and audit of service provision, revising practice to ensure that standards are maintained
• Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice
• Share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of practice development
• Ensure that own practice is in line with NICE and MEED guidelines and is evidence based

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• To be responsible for advising on resources necessary to carry out the role and contribute to maintaining the non-salary budget within the clinical and professional area
• Practice in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, considering relevant aspects of risk management
• Manage and order specialist dietetic products such as enteral feeds and oral supplements

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional supervision and annual appraisal
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and/or annual appraisal
• Maintain professional portfolio in line with Health Professions Council requirements
• Keep abreast of relevant new national guidelines and initiatives and recommendations for the British Dietetic Association and other organisations ensuring that practice is evidence based and current
• Attend statutory and mandatory training
• To maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council
• To ensure that practice complies with the Health Profession Council regulations and the British Dietetic Association Professional Code of Conduct
• Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with organisational and professional standards
• Provide written nutritional plans and/or dietary goals to support the care plan
• Provide written reports in accordance with the organisation and professional standards for service user reviews/clinical meetings

Responsibility for Research and Development

• Engage in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence- based practice

Freedom to Act

• Work autonomously as a specialist dietitian and manage own varied and potentially complex caseload in various specialist clinical areas

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To provide advice/support to the dietetic team when the other dietitians are not available, by liaising with the multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Knowldege

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to clinical dietetics
• Previous experience of clinical governance
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date, evidence-based practice
• Understanding to the structure of the NHS, where it impacts on dietetic practice

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience of working within the field of mental health/eating disorders/neurodiversity/
• Experience of facilitating group education

Desirable

• Experience of developing, implementing and auditing projects
• Member of relevant specialist dietitians groups
• Experience of research

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Health Professions Council registration as a dietitian
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post registration training or experience in mental health/learning disabilites/neurodiversity

Desirable

• Motivational interviewing or counselling skills
• PENG clinical update (parenteral and enteral nutrition group of the BDA)
• Food hygiene certificate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Devon Partnerships N H S Trust

The Haldon, Wonford House

Dryden Road

EXETER

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)) is a shared initiative between the Department of Education and Department of Health and supports the governments priority to increase access of mental health and well-being support for children and young people.

The post holder will work within the Mental Health Support Team (MHST), which is part of the wider CAMH service, providing Whole School Approaches alongside Evidence Based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training at Exeter University.

The post will start with training at Exeter University which is likely to be a mix of face to face and online study. The successful post holder will be a trainee EMHP before becoming qualified as an EMHP at the end of the training and upon successful completion of the course, which usually takes around a year.

The EMHP is a new professional role which delivers evidence-based early interventions for children and young people and parents / carers in educational settings in England such as schools and colleges. This includes Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for mild to moderate presentations and a range of Whole School Approach interventions as outlined by Public Health England (PHE) and Health Education England (HEE) such as Auditing a School/ Colleges Mental Health provision, Consultation, Staff Training and facilitating Psychoeducational Groups.

The post holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within EMHP curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. Once the training is successfully completed, you would receive either a graduate or post graduate certificate from Exeter University (depending on your level of previous qualifications).

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people in the community who have presented with a range of emotional and mental health needs
• Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level or the equivalent

Desirable

• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
• Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree
• Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with children and young people who have experienced a mental health problem
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with children and young people
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people in the community
• Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and safeguarding children

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to integrate information; make evaluations formulations and decisions
• Able to attend the University course as defined by the University

Desirable

• Ability to travel to locations throughout the county

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

South Devon Healthcare

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further details of the position advertised. This is a 1 WTE appointment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Specialist Mechanical & Electrical/ Building knowledge including legislation to degree level or equivalent work experience
• *Proven record of post graduate knowledge plus experience or continuous professional development in specialist areas of Estate Management
• *Acting as an Authorised Person in an electrical or mechanical position

Desirable

• *Chartered Membership of a Professional Institute recognised by the NHS, e.g CIBS, RICS
• *Completion of a recognised and registered Health & Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent
• *Training in Access to Confined Spaces and Use of Ladders
• *Legionella Control - The Role of the Responsible Person/Legionella Awareness Training
• *Asbestos Management/Asbestos Awareness Training
• *Appropriate qualification which supports IT skills, e.g. ECDL

Experience

Essential

• *Proven experience of estate capital management, including project management and operational maintenance
• *Experience of the management of complex programmes of works including change management
• *Proven record of budget management and financial control
• *Post qualification experience in corporate or public sector environment
• *Experience in an Estates related environment
• *Experience of Health and Safety management practices
• *Experience of implementing performance management systems and monitoring KPIs
• *Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work
• *Experience of planning and implementing planned preventive maintenance schedules
• *A background in building/mechanical or electrical engineering including design and project management

Desirable

• *Experience of management in NHS Estates Department
• *Experience of working in an estates department within the NHS or similar organisation

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Prentice, Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Enthusiasm for this area of work

Qualifications

Essential

• G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
• Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children

Desirable

• Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
• Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
• Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
• Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
• Experience of working with children and young people with autism
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
• Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Desirable

• Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
• Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
• Experience of working within education settings
• Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
• Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
• Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Desirable

• Extended experience of assessing and working with people with learning disabilities/ autism and working within learning disability services/ autism services. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Knowledge, Skills and Planning

Essential

• Knowledge of Learning Disabilities services and Autism Services in the NHS and of the knowledge base, skills and practice of clinical psychology.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to integrate complex data, make highly skilled evaluations and decisions, and take a long-term perspective
• Organisation and time management skills
• Highly skilled in specialist interventions
• Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills
• Consultation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Psychologist (D.Clin. Psych or equivalent) and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Further training in psychological approaches particularly Positive Behavioural Support Further training and experience in interventions with people with learning disabilities/ Autism

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

The Brook Learning Disability and Autism Unit

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

• To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of people with learning disabilities under the services care.
• To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner to people with learning disabilities who may present with behaviour that challenges service delivery or who may have complex neurological deficits which affect their understanding, communication and behaviour

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• To undertake highly skilled assessments and make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about assessment, treatment and discharge, and about the psychological management of clients (including management of risk).

Planning and Organisational Skills

• To plan, organise and prioritise own workload, balancing the demands of direct client care, support and guidance of carers and professionals, service research and developmental activities.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy

• To provide Psychological Therapies to the community team for people with learning disabilities, developing specialist psychological formulations and assessments of people with learning disabilities, formulating plans for their psychological treatments and implementing specialist psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups.
• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals, paid and non-paid carers contributing directly to a service users formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

Policy & service:

• To follow policy guidance in own role and to identify and comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

• Careful use of equipment and resources as provided

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role.

• In common with all Clinical Psychologists, the post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidance set out by the British Psychology Society and the Health Professions Council. The post holder will be supported by the senior psychologists within the speciality and will be expected to use the expertise of others within the service to further develop their clinical skills with this group of people who use services.
• To supervise the work of Assistant Psychologists and/or Trainee Clinical Psychologists as required. To provide supervision and Consultancy to Health and Social Care colleagues within the area ATT

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

• To maintain accurate records
• To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication.

Responsibility for Research and Development

• To undertake service relevant research and development activity agreed with the Learning Disability Health and Social Care Partnership, and to organise the R&D activities of assistants and/or trainees as required

Freedom to Act

• The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines.
• To work autonomously within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within the Health and Social Care Partnership for People with Learning Disabilities.
• To provide expert and specialist clinical psychology intervention, expertise and advice guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of clinical care to colleagues, other service providers, clients, supporters and families.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

• To ensure that skills and techniques relevant to clinical work and demands of this post are continuously updated.