Specialist Clinical Practitioner

Job title:

Specialist Clinical Practitioner

Company:

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryThe post holder will be based atKnightshayes Clinic and will be line managed by the Consultant Psychiatristwithin the team. They will be responsible for carrying a small caseload, wouldbe expected to support colleagues with complex cases and provide prescribingadvice.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expectedto cover days at Devon Memory Service (DMS).In the absence of seniorcolleagues the post holder will be responsible for leading team meetings. Theywill also need to support with triaging new patients to the team.As a prescriber in the team thepost holder will be expected to support in the prescribing needs of care homesand support in decision making for our new Post Diagnostic Follow Up (PDFU)Service.The post holder will monitor andlead improvements of standards of care through supervision of practice,clinical audit, implementation of evidence based practice, teaching and supportof colleagues and professional leadership.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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• An excellent understanding of the NSF, 5 year forward review for mental health and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• CPA Process
• Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes

Physical Skills and OtherEssential

• Ability to travel across Devon and other locations in the course of the business requirement.
• Personal commitment to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in all aspects of service delivery.
• High level of emotional resilience.

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Analytical and Judgemental SkillsEssential

• Reporting analysis to a range of stakeholders in a manner that is clear and easily understood.
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Ability to manage risk.
• Ability to assess and interpret specialist acute and other patient conditions

Communication and Working Relationship SkillsEssential

• High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills.
• An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity. Ability to gain trust.
• Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding.
• Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others.
• Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders.

Planning and Organisational SkillsEssential

• Developing short to medium term project based action plans.
• Prioritise and adjust workload to address the changing needs of the organisation
• Flexible approach and ability to work independently and on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to undertake special projects in regard to service improvement and collaborative working with other stakeholders.

QualificationsEssential

• Clinical based Degree, supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses.
• Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) at level 6
• Current registration with the NMC or HCPC.

Person Specification
KnowledgeEssential

• An excellent understanding of the NSF, 5 year forward review for mental health and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• CPA Process
• Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes

Physical Skills and OtherEssential

• Ability to travel across Devon and other locations in the course of the business requirement.
• Personal commitment to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in all aspects of service delivery.
• High level of emotional resilience.

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Analytical and Judgemental SkillsEssential

• Reporting analysis to a range of stakeholders in a manner that is clear and easily understood.
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Ability to manage risk.
• Ability to assess and interpret specialist acute and other patient conditions

Communication and Working Relationship SkillsEssential

• High level communication skills including: Presentation and facilitation skills; Consultation and engagement skills.
• An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity. Ability to gain trust.
• Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding.
• Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others.
• Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders.

Planning and Organisational SkillsEssential

• Developing short to medium term project based action plans.
• Prioritise and adjust workload to address the changing needs of the organisation
• Flexible approach and ability to work independently and on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to undertake special projects in regard to service improvement and collaborative working with other stakeholders.

QualificationsEssential

• Clinical based Degree, supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses.
• Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) at level 6
• Current registration with the NMC or HCPC.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameDevon Partnership NHS Trust
AddressKnightshayes Clinic, Whipton HospitalHospital LaneExeterDevonEX1 3RBEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:22:53 GMT

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