Trainee Approved Mental Health Professional
These posts are assigned to Devon Partnership NHS Trust and are open to registered social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, or chartered psychologists who are looking for an exciting opportunity to further develop their career and undergo training to become an Approved Mental Health Professional.
About the Role
Once in post, the Trainee will support the daytime service in undertaking its responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 under the supervision of their AMHP Team Manager. The aim is for the Trainee to have the opportunity to experience the role and its complexity in full prior to the course.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking appropriate tasks under the supervision of an AMHP including writing reports.
* Engaging in follow-up work with individuals, their families, and other professionals.
* Submitting an application to Bournemouth University (estimated to be December 2025).
* Joining the AMHP training course (estimated to start in February 2026).
* Committing to the whole timetable, including over the summer holiday period.
* Understanding that every effort is made to support Trainees through this process, but that it may be necessary to delay or even cease the individual’s progress at any point in the process.
* Considering a temporary redeployment to another mental health team if course dates change.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the appropriate professional registration for their discipline and provide a registration number with their application. In order to apply for a Trainee post, you must be able to demonstrate an ability to study at Masters’ Level or have the willingness to complete this prior to the course start date in February. This could include completion or submission of the Bournemouth University Graduate Certificate in Specialist Practice in Mental Health or equivalent e.g. DSP (Developing Specialist Practice at Masters Level).
Required Skills
* Professional registration in relevant discipline.
* Ability to study at Masters’ Level.
Preferred Skills
* Completion of the Bournemouth University Graduate Certificate in Specialist Practice in Mental Health or equivalent.
* Experience in mental health services.
Pay range and compensation package
Trainee AMHPs are paid at G grade £39,862 - £44,075 (rising to H grade on successful completion of the course, which is currently £45,091 - £49,282).
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