About this role
Job summary
Liaison Psychiatry is the branch of psychiatry that specialises in the interface between medicine and psychiatry.
We accept referrals from in-patient wards and the Emergency Department. These include requests for specialist mental health assessment and interventions to people of all ages from 18 upwards.
The mental health presentations of those accessing our services are varied and include self-harm as well as both functional & organic mental illness.
We provide a 24/7 comprehensive service to patients, clinicians and carers.
This is an opportunity for a motivated and passionate Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to support people with mental health presentations in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will always work under the supervision of senior practitioners and will support the team in both the delivery of care, as well as the enhancement of positive relationships with our acute Trust colleagues as well as Devon Partnership Trust. The team consists of a number of disciplines including Nurses, Doctors, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
The successful candidate will be well supported within the team and encouraged to develop their clinical competencies within a stimulating learning environment.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner is a development post and as such it is an expectation of the role that the post holder will either hold a Foundation Degree/ equivalent qualification. If you do not already hold this qualification you will be expected to complete within the first two years in post. As a trainee you will be paid at a band 3 pay range until your training is complete.
The principal purpose of the job is to improve the health & wellbeing of people with a range of mental health difficulties. This will be achieved by:
Active involvement in the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate mental health services as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. Implementing specific assessment, review to individuals and groups within standard protocols, integrated care pathways and Recovery principles. Providing evidence based advice and consultancy to people who use the services, family members/ Carers within standard protocols. Organising and managing a defined caseload under distant guidance and work as lone workers where appropriate. The post holder will be accountable for their own actions within the delivery of this care. Seeking advice and expertise of a registered practitioner when required through the use of regular managerial and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy. Active involvement in the care planning and implementation of this with our inpatient caseload across the hospital.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills Essential
Knowledge of good practice in terms of supporting and working with people with mental health needs and their Carers. An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same. Basic IT skills. Ability to relate to, and communicate with people who have a variety of mental health needs or those in acute distress. Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively. An awareness of own scope of practice and ability to make appropriate judgements on when to refer issues to a registered practitioner. Organisation and time management skills.
Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a range of different behaviour settings for people with mental health disorders. Working with people who may present with distressed behaviours that present challenges to other services.
Desirable
Experience of working in urgent mental health care settings.
Qualifications Essential
Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment. Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Desirable
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent. If a Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete within 2 years of commencing employment.
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)