Job summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated clinician to join our dynamic inpatient transformation team in Acute Mental Health Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced psychologist, occupational therapist, nurse, or social worker with a passion for improving patient care and service delivery. About You: You are a qualified clinician (Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or Social Worker) with specific experience in working with people with complex emotional needs this is likely to include offering evidence-based interventions and supervising others to do so. You bring strong expertise in service improvement and are committed to enhancing patient care. You have excellent communication skills and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment. Experience with quality improvement initiatives is highly desirable. You are passionate about mental health and the difference that effective, compassionate care can make in peoples lives. What We Offer: Supportive, innovative team environment. Access to inpatient transformation resources (QI, PMO, admin). Opportunities for professional development and training. A chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients with complex emotional needs. If youre ready to take on a rewarding & challenging role, wed love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in mental health care in Devon. Main duties of the job About the Role: As a Band 7 clinician, you will be central to the exciting work of improving the quality of care for patients with complex emotional needs. We know how much of an impact an admission can have on someones sense of themselves and hope for the future; and want to find innovative ways to offer care in our inpatient settings, that contributes to someones recovery and progress. Your key responsibility will be to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions like SAFTI- Self Accessed Flexible Treatment Intervention, the 52-hour protocol and Trusted Assessor Approach. You will work closely with the Inpatient Psychological Therapies Professional Lead in the Adult Mental Health Directorate and will be overseen by the Inpatient Transformation Programme and the Complex Emotional Needs Quality Improvement Board. We particularly want to advance co-production, in-line with the Personalised Care Framework and DPT Together strategy; and therefore you will work closely with a Senior Peer Support Worker, bringing valuable lived experience of using inpatient services, which is integral to shaping the care we provide. Youll have the chance to collaborate with the inpatient transformation team, with access to support including Quality Improvement (QI), Programme Management Office (PMO), and administrative support. This work sits alongside improvements being made in the community teams, which will also need to be aligned. 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 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number C9369-25-0183 Job locations Wonford House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5AF Job description Job responsibilities This role offers an excellent chance to apply your clinical expertise alongside your knowledge of service improvement, ensuring that our care pathways are continually evolving to meet the needs of our patients. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to the evaluation of the SAFTI, Trusted Assessor and 52-hour protocols both in terms of quality and safety. Collaborate with various stakeholders, including inpatient transformation resources, community leads, service users, carers and the Complex Emotional Needs Quality Improvement Board. Provide leadership and expert clinical knowledge to the team. Work closely with a Senior Peer Support Worker to ensure the integration of lived experience into service improvement. Use your expertise to promote and implement evidence-based approaches to care. Report to Strategic Lead for Acute Services in the Adult Directorate. Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Job description Job responsibilities This role offers an excellent chance to apply your clinical expertise alongside your knowledge of service improvement, ensuring that our care pathways are continually evolving to meet the needs of our patients. Key Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to the evaluation of the SAFTI, Trusted Assessor and 52-hour protocols both in terms of quality and safety. Collaborate with various stakeholders, including inpatient transformation resources, community leads, service users, carers and the Complex Emotional Needs Quality Improvement Board. Provide leadership and expert clinical knowledge to the team. Work closely with a Senior Peer Support Worker to ensure the integration of lived experience into service improvement. Use your expertise to promote and implement evidence-based approaches to care. Report to Strategic Lead for Acute Services in the Adult Directorate. Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and registered with HCPC. Psychological Therapists need to be trained to Masters level or equivalent in a specific psychological therapy and registered with an appropriate recognised professional body e.g. UKCP, BABCP OR a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, OR a qualified Mental Health Nurse registered with RCN or a qualified Social Worker registered with BASW. Further training or experience in clinical specialism Desirable Further training in related area. Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy Experience Essential Experience of working under supervision in secondary care adult mental health services Experience of working closely with the CEN patient group Desirable Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society and registered with HCPC. Psychological Therapists need to be trained to Masters level or equivalent in a specific psychological therapy and registered with an appropriate recognised professional body e.g. UKCP, BABCP OR a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, OR a qualified Mental Health Nurse registered with RCN or a qualified Social Worker registered with BASW. Further training or experience in clinical specialism Desirable Further training in related area. Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy Experience Essential Experience of working under supervision in secondary care adult mental health services Experience of working closely with the CEN patient group Desirable Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. 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 Wonford House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5AF Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)