Recruit to Train - Senior Mental Health Practitioner - CFHD
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity within the Mood, Emotions and Relationships Service (MERS) in North Devon to join our team in a perm...
Children and Family
Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We have developed an innovative,
integrated model of childrens community services and are looking to appoint
enthusiastic individuals to join us. For more information about working with us
visit our website
careers page.
As a large community service, you will be joining a strong,
enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your
phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real
sense of professional collaboration and support that will be an asset to your
work and your development.
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to
improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across
Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young
people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and
providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling
lives.
Our children and
young people say
We would like the
people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,
patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and
comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to
listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are
positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and
without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon
Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,
psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,
physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in
beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of
opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural
hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world
surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Other
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- An understanding of child development
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
- Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
- Working within a community CAMHS mental health setting.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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