Mental Health Practitioner

Job title:

Mental Health Practitioner

Company

NHS

Job description

Band 5 RMN / OT / Social Work ProfessionalExeter City Core Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) Full-Time Substantive Post (37.5 hours per week) Flexible / Hybrid Working AvailableWe are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), or Social Work professionals to join our Exeter City Core CMHTa team known for its dynamic, innovative, and supportive culture.This is a substantive full-time post with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working, designed to support your professional development and work-life balance. We also welcome preceptee applicants, offering a nurturing environment to gain experience in community mental health practice.Main duties of the jobMain Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to adults with complex mental health needs in the community.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Conduct assessments, risk evaluations, and reviews in line with clinical governance and safeguarding protocols.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused support.
• Liaise with service users, carers, and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

About usAbout Devon Partnership TrustWe 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 doOur valuesWe 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.DetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5SalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9369-25-0649Job locationsWonford HouseDryden RoadExeterDevonEX2 5AFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will deliver high quality mental health services, The role involves managing a defined caseload. The focus will be providing continuous assessment and treatment to people with mental health difficulties and their carers. This will include key working and care management functions, liaison with statutory and non-statutory organisations. The post holder will be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will deliver high quality mental health services, The role involves managing a defined caseload. The focus will be providing continuous assessment and treatment to people with mental health difficulties and their carers. This will include key working and care management functions, liaison with statutory and non-statutory organisations. The post holder will be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 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.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Training to level 2 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
• Post registration training in relevant field
• Mentorship training

ExperienceEssential

• Experiencing working with individuals with serious and enduring mental health conditions
• Experiencing working collaboratively with MDT, multi-agency and service users

Desirable

• Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
• Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of mental health practice;
• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Providing clinical supervision.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Demonstrates experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing students and learners

KnowledgeEssential

• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of Community Mental Health Framework

Desirable

• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• IT literate

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Ability to assess risk.
• Able to prioritise work to reflect changing needs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Group work skills

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 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.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Training to level 2 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
• Post registration training in relevant field
• Mentorship training

ExperienceEssential

• Experiencing working with individuals with serious and enduring mental health conditions
• Experiencing working collaboratively with MDT, multi-agency and service users

Desirable

• Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
• Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of mental health practice;
• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Providing clinical supervision.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Demonstrates experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing students and learners

KnowledgeEssential

• An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of Community Mental Health Framework

Desirable

• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• IT literate

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Ability to assess risk.
• Able to prioritise work to reflect changing needs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Group work skills

Expected salary

Location

Exeter

Job date

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:38:46 GMT

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