About this role
Job summary
NHSE recognises Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) as being an innovative Trust, for promoting and sustaining Multi-Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) practice.
There are currently 12 MPACs within DPT, with a further three Trainee MPACs and two SAS Doctors participating in our latest Approved Clinician training cohort.
An opportunity has risen to complement our consultant workforce, within our Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS). DPT would like to recruit a Consultant Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist and Approved Clinician, in order to diversify our consultant workforce still further.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking Less Than Full Time (LTFT) working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
There are comprehensive governance and CPD frameworks in place, which supports the training, approval, deployment and subsequent development of Multi-Professional Approved Clinicians. This includes dedicated monthly Approved Clinician peer supervision, plus two days CPD per year for Approved Clinicians.
The post holder will be an integral member of the Medical Advisory Committee and will also be encouraged to apply to join the DHSCs England South MHA Approvals Panel.
For more information, please contact:
Dr Andrew Whitaker, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eating Disorders Service: [email protected]
Miles France, Strategic Lead: Multi-Professional Approved Clinicians: [email protected]
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 see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment. Knowledge of the principles of key working or named professionals within a CMHT. Awareness of harassment, social exclusion issues and the effects of person and institutional discrimination. Knowledge/awareness of relevant legislation and guidance including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), The Care Act (2014), The Human Rights Act (1998), The National Service Framework and Clinical Governance.
Desirable
Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions. Expertise and knowledge in assessing and managing patients in a community psychiatry or eating disorders setting. . Expertise in psychosocial interventions, including relapse signatures and relapse prevention plans. Skills in interacting therapeutically with patients who have a range of presenting problems. Skills in coordinating complex care packages. An ability to coordinate and deliver teaching programs and skills in teaching and assessing. An ability to work independently and within a team. An ability to use the internet, email and basic word-processing skills.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills Essential
Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and carers who may be distressed or To be able to produce complex written information in a variety of formats for varied audiences. Analytical and Judgemental Skills Ability to administer and interpret a range of evidence based/standardised assessment tools. Ability to analyse complex information to solve problems and draw conclusions. Imagination, determination and a questioning attitude. An ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care. Planning and Organisational Skills Experience in managing a complex caseload. Ability to assume leadership responsibilities. Well-developed prioritisation skills. Enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. A problem-solving approach to professional practice. Physical Skills Able to carry out moving and handling procedure, very occasionally. Other Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role. Mobile throughout geographical area covered by the Trust. A willingness to undertake further training in physical healthcare of patients as agreed with consultant supervisors.
Qualifications Essential
A professional mental health qualification e.g.: RMN, CQSW / DipSW / BSc SW / MASW, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, , DClinPsy or equivalent practitioner psychology training ENB 811/812 or CPN Degree. A current registration with a professional body i.e. NMC, HCPC, SWEng. Trained and currently approved as an Approved Clinician, with one of the four DHSCs MHA Approvals Panels. A postgraduate certificate or diploma - or equivalent modules, such as the Higher Specialist Award in Social Work - within the candidates professional field or related therapy discipline. A doctoral level qualification or substantial experience and highest level of specialist knowledge accompanied by specific approval clinician training / approval, followed by further training and reapproval by the DHSC - within the relevant specialist field within the candidates professional field or related therapy discipline
Desirable
Advanced physical healthcare assessment qualification. Independent and supplementary prescribing qualification Therapeutic psychological interventions qualification.
Experience Essential
Significant and in-depth post professional qualifying clinical experience. This requires a minimum of 10 years post qualifying clinical experience, including 7+ years in mental health and 5+ years in a senior position. Ideally these senior roles will have been at Agenda for Change band 7 or band 8, but as a minimum they will have been at AfC band 6. Evidence of leading effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health). Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies. Experience of engaging in service development activities. Evidence of promoting research, evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care. Experience in facilitating learning within clinical practice. Experience of managing, supervising and supporting teams. Ability to clinically assess mental disorder and to knowledgeably apply the statutory criteria for the key decision reserved to the RC.
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 Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)