We are looking for an experienced locum Approved Mental Health Professional to join our Devon Daytime AMHP Service.
The 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.
This is a 3-month temporary cover position.
The candidate will be required to work at Wonford Hospital.
Office-based community working is required, and you must be in the area when on shift.
You will need to hold a recognised AMHP qualification and a recognised qualification in one of the following:
1. Social Work
2. Occupational Therapy
3. First Level Nursing (mental health or learning disability)
4. Psychology
Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (Social Work England, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council, Chartered Psychology) is also required.
Our 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 who have experience of being assessed under the Mental Health Act and to further improve practice for the benefit of those who come into contact with our service.
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