Job summary When working in the HTT team, practitioners undertake assessments and treatment as required. The person will lead in the assessment, co-ordination, planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of high quality home treatment for people in acute Mental Health crisis. With the aim of promoting their recovery and maintaining them in a community setting rather than in hospital. As a band 6 practitioner you will operate within a community setting and work within an multi disciplinary team which aims to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge through home based treatment. You will also work closely with inpatient and community services. The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role is essential to this role to undertake visits across the North Devon locality. Main duties of the job Undertaking assessments in various settings to include the emergency department and people's homes. Triage referrals from various sources such as Liaison psychiatry, AFRS and community Keyworkers. To liaise with other services such as drug and alcohol service, housing, citizens advice, NDADA and social services. Creating personalised care plans and dynamic risk assessments to include safety planning. Engaging with families and carers and signposting to relevant support. Have the ability to work independently, adhering to the lone working policy and working as part of a team. Ability to work as the shift coordinator on a rota basis. 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. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9369-25-0014-1 Job locations North Devon District Hospital Raleigh Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JB Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of a large multi disciplinary team who's remit involves Crisis and Home Treatment interventions to support people to remain at home during a mental health crisis, as well as facilitate appropriate stepdown from acute psychiatric admission. Please see attached Job Description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of a large multi disciplinary team who's remit involves Crisis and Home Treatment interventions to support people to remain at home during a mental health crisis, as well as facilitate appropriate stepdown from acute psychiatric admission. Please see attached Job Description for full details. Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Providing clinical supervision. Assessment experience, Particularly mental health and managing risk. Experience of working with NHS IT systems and keeping clinical documentation up to date. Qualifications Essential A professional mental health qualification eg: RMN, CQSW / ASW, BSc/Diploma in OT A current registration with a professional body ie NMC. Person Specification Experience Essential Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Providing clinical supervision. Assessment experience, Particularly mental health and managing risk. Experience of working with NHS IT systems and keeping clinical documentation up to date. Qualifications Essential A professional mental health qualification eg: RMN, CQSW / ASW, BSc/Diploma in OT A current registration with a professional body ie NMC. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 North Devon District Hospital Raleigh Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JB Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)