Approved Mental Health Practitoner

We are looking for an experienced locum Approved Mental Health Professional to join our Devon Daytime AMHP Service. T

he post is full time (37 Hours per week) Monday to Friday. However, consideration may be given to part-time working. You will preferably hold an existing approval, but if not, you will have a portfolio ready to present for approval by Devon.

It is essential that you are able to travel throughout Devon in order to fulfil your duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation. You will also need to have experience in taking MHA triage decisions at the point of referral, and will be encouraged to further develop your s13(1) MHA consideration skills within a supportive duty environment.

3 month temporary cover

The candidate will be required to work �at �Wonford Hospital.

Office based community working and must be in area when on shift.

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You will need to hold a recognised AMHP

qualification

and hold a recognised qualification in:

Social Work, Occupational�

Therapy, First Level Nursing�

(mental health or learning�

disability) or Psychology�

Registration with the appropriate�

professional regulatory body

(Social Work England, The�

Health and Care Professions�

Council (HCPC), Nursing and�

Midwifery Council Chartered�

Psychology)

Our service

The Devon AMHP Service is recognised as a national example of good practice and has been involved in the development of the AMHP National Service Standards and other initiatives related to the role. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our service, including how best to capture and utilise the voices of those that have experience of being assessed under the Mental Health Act and to further improve practise for the benefit of those who come into contact with our service.

Office based community working and must be in area when on shift.