Clinical Triage Practitioner

The Learning Disability service receives many referrals every day. We are looking for an experienced Practitioner (30 hours per week) to help provide an efficient triage of the referrals to ensure all referrals are handled in a timely and equitable way., Clinical triage of referrals received by Learning Disability services to determine if the referred patient is eligible for DPT LD services under the current eligibility criteria.

Liaising with stakeholders for each patient (care providers, GPs, families etc) to briefly assess the patient's level of Learning Disability, and to ascertain if LD services have consent to share information and provide treatment.

The role has the responsibility of decision maker for whether or not a referral is accepted to LD services.

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