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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an established community Older Person's mental health team covering the Torbay area of South Devon (Torquay, Paignton and Brixham)
You will use your skills and experience to deliver person centred care which inspires hope and recovery. You will play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team, working with multiple agencies on a daily basis. You will be confident to work independently and safely within lone-working protocols to devise recovery plans for the people under your care.
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an established community Older Person's mental health team covering the Torbay area of South Devon (Torquay, Paignton and Brixham)
You will use your skills and experience to deliver person centred care which inspires hope and recovery. You will play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team, working with multiple agencies on a daily basis. You will be confident to work independently and safely within lone-working protocols to devise recovery plans for the people under your care.
You will receive regular supervision to support your progression within this role and identify any training needs which could help you.
Main duties of the job
The role will include assessments, diagnosis, treatment and reviews for anyone over the age of 65 years who has been referred to the Mental Health Service. This will include functional and organic presentations.
You will be responsible for your own caseload and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and resilience within this complex mental health field.
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.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata (35 hours per week)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0589
Job locations
Chadwell Centre
Torquay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload of clients with a range of complex mental health presentations.
* Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
* Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Desirable
* Providing clinical supervision.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
* Participation in user involvement in services.
* Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy
Qualifications
Essential
* A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT
Desirable
* Non-Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification
* Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
* Clinical Supervision qualification.
* Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Knowledge
Essential
* An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
* An understanding of the CPA Process Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults
* Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
* Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People
Person Specification
Essential
* An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
* An understanding of the CPA Process Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults
* Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
* Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Chadwell Centre
Torquay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2DW
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Chadwell Centre
Torquay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2DW
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Mental Health Care
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