Specialist Clinical Practitioner

The post holder will be based at Knightshayes Clinic and will be line managed by the Consultant Psychiatrist within the team. They will be responsible for carrying a small caseload, would be expected to support colleagues with complex cases and provide prescribing advice., The post holder will be expected to cover days at Devon Memory Service (DMS).

In the absence of senior colleagues the post holder will be responsible for leading team meetings. They will also need to support with triaging new patients to the team.

As a prescriber in the team the post holder will be expected to support in the prescribing needs of care homes and support in decision making for our new Post Diagnostic Follow Up (PDFU) Service.

The post holder will monitor and lead improvements of standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, implementation of evidence based practice, teaching and support of colleagues and professional leadership.

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