Job summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist Clinical Practitioner to join our dynamic Rivera Core Mental Health Team within the Paignton & Brixham Primary Care Network. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. This post is a fixed term post covering maternity ending on 31st June 2026. As a Specialist Clinical Practitioner, you will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking, providing compassionate and committed care within your professional boundaries. You will be responsible for the full cycle of care for patients, from initial history taking and clinical assessment to diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. This includes making safe, competent clinical decisions, performing expert assessments, and prescribing for patients in line with service protocols. You will be an integral part of the team, working to deliver exceptional clinical care that keeps patients in their own homes for as long as possible, avoiding unnecessary acute hospital admissions, and proactively preventing premature relapse or deterioration of a patients condition. Your role will be key in preventing unnecessary admissions to long-term care facilities, enhancing the quality of life for patients, and ensuring care is tailored to meet the needs of the population. Main duties of the job Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis. Support with the triaging of referrals within the service. Clinically examine and perform complex assessments for patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly. Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan If holding a non-medical prescribing registration to prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with patients in order to support shared decision making to optimise concordance and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Prioritise mental health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. About us 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 Our values 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Qualifications Essential Clinical based Degree, supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses. A minimum of 60 credits at masters level in relevant subject (e.g. Advanced psychosocial assessment and formulation, Enhancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their Carer). Or demonstrable equivalent experience/competence at the specialist practitioner level; If a minimum of 60 credits at masters level in relevant subject is not already obtained, this will need to be completed within 2 years of commencing employment as training availability allows Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Current registration with the NMC or HCPC Desirable Post basic qualification in speciality Application Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) at level 7 (nursing or pharmacy registered only)