Assistant Practitioner

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. 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., 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 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 teaching and training of other Healthcare Assistants within the team to help support their development.
  
  Applicants must have already obtained a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent., 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.

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