Location: Dawlish, EX7 0NR
Salary: £74290.00 to £85601.00
Date posted: 24th June 2025
Closing date: 14th July 2025
Multi-Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) FIND, Devon Partnership Trust
A unique opportunity has arisen for a MPAC within the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (FIND) Service, part of our Community Forensic Service alongside SCFT and FPDS. FIND is a regional team covering Devon, Cornwall, Plymouth, and the Isles of Scilly.
FIND supports individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and/or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) through a four-tiered model: signposting and advice; consultation and supervision; joint work and care pathway planning; and future Tier 4 caseload coordination. The post-holder will be the community RC for a capped caseload.
The development Multi-ProfessionalApproved Clinician (MPAC) practice, within Devon Partnership Trust (DPT)
Devon Partnership Trust is nationally recognised for its innovative MPAC development. We currently support 11 MPACs, 3 trainees and 2 SAS Doctors. Were committed to diversifying our workforce, valuing multi-professional expertise. A strong governance and CPD structure is in place, including monthly peer supervision and 2 days annual CPD.
Thepost holder will be an integral member of the Medical Advisory Committee andwill also be encouraged to apply to join the DHSCs England South MHA ApprovalsPanel.
Formore information, please contact:
AliceVanstone, Service Manager for Community Forensic Services:alice.vanstone@nhs.net
Miles France, Strategic Lead: Multi-ProfessionalApproved Clinicians: miles.france@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will play a vital role in the growth and leadership of the FIND service, providing senior clinical input across Secure Services and joining the Secure Service on-call rota, which includes middle and junior grade support. The service is commissioned by the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC), offering scope to contribute to regional strategy. We're seeking an MPAC who champions the development of MPAC practice across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing clinical leadership within the FIND team
Acting as Responsible Clinician for the Devon Tier 4 caseload
Offering expert consultation across Devon and Cornwalls Secure LDA cohort
Triage and assessment for Community Forensic Service access, and pathway planning
Developing evidence-based treatment plans and risk management advice
Leading and liaising across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings
Supporting MHA and MCA implementation
The post-holder will also:
Attend weekly team and service meetings
Mentor and provide placements for Trainee Approved Clinicians
Support shadowing and participate in learning sets
Attend monthly AC supervision and 2 annual CPD days
Oversee and verify Trainee AC portfolios
About us
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 responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* KNOWLEDGE
* Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment.
* Knowledge of the principles of Care Co-ordination.
* Awareness of harassment, social exclusion issues and the effects of person and institutional discrimination.
* Knowledge/awareness of relevant legislation and guidance including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), The Care Act (2014), The Human Rights Act (1998), The National Service Framework and Clinical Governance.
* Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions.
* Expertise in psychosocial interventions, including relapse signatures and relapse prevention plans.
* Skills in interacting therapeutically with patients who have a range of presenting problems.
* Skills in coordinating complex care packages.
* An ability to coordinate and deliver teaching programs and skills in teaching and assessing.
* An ability to work independently and within a team.
* An ability to use the internet, email and basic word-processing skills.
Skills and Abilities
* SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Communication and Working Relationship Skills
* Ability to use a range of communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and carers who may be distressed or have limited communication skills.
* To be able to produce complex written information in a variety of formats for varied audiences.
* Analytical & Judgemental Skills
* Ability to administer and interpret a range of evidence based/standardised assessment tools.
* Ability to analyse complex information to solve problems and draw conclusions.
* Imagination, determination and a questioning attitude.
* An ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care.
* Planning & Organisational Skills
* Experience in managing a complex caseload.
* Ability to assume leadership responsibilities.
* Enthusiasm, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* A problem solving approach to professional practice.
* Physical Skills
* Sufficient level of health and general fitness.
* Able to carry out moving and handling procedure.
* Restraint and conflict resolution skills required.
* Other
* Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.
* Mobile throughout geographical area covered by the Trust.
* A willingness to undertake further training in physical healthcare of patients as agreed with consultant supervisors.
Experience
* EXPERIENCE
* Significant and in-depth post qualifying clinical experience, minimum of 5 years post professional qualifying clinical experience at a senior position.
* As a minimum, one years experience of working with LDA patients.
* As a minimum, one years experience of working within Secure Services, be it a community or in-patient setting.
* Evidence of leading effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health).
* Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.
* Experience of engaging in service development activities.
* Evidence of promoting research, evidence based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care.
* Experience in facilitating learning within clinical practice.
* Experience of managing, supervising and supporting teams.
* Ability to clinically assess mental disorder and to knowledgeably apply the statutory criteria for the key decision reserved to the RC.
Qualifications
* A professional mental health qualification eg: RMN, CQSW / DipSW / BSc SW / MASW, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, DClinPsy or equivalent practitioner psychology training, ENB 811/812 or CPN Degree.
* A current registration with a professional body i.e. NMC; HCPC, SWEng.
* Trained and currently approved as an Approved Clinician, with one of the four DHSCs MHA Approvals Panels.
* Advanced physical healthcare assessment qualification.
* To undertake the strategic role, demonstrable experience of having worked as an Approved Clinician, for at least one year.
* A postgraduate certificate or diploma, within the candidates professional field or related therapy discipline.
* Independent and supplementary prescribing qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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