Job Title: Locum Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Location: Wonford Hospital, Devon
Service: Devon AMHP Service
Contract Type: Temporary (3-month cover)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week), Monday to Friday (consideration for part-time)
Rate: Competitive (Dependant on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
About Our Service: The Devon AMHP Service is widely recognised as a national example of good practice and has contributed to the development of AMHP National Service Standards and various initiatives to improve the role. Our service strives for continuous improvement and seeks innovative ways to capture and utilise the voices of individuals assessed under the Mental Health Act. We are dedicated to enhancing practices for the benefit of those we serve.
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced locum Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our Devon Daytime AMHP Service on a full-time, temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises, while working within a supportive, team-focused environment.
As an AMHP, you will be responsible for conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 and related legislation, ensuring that individuals are appropriately supported and that legal requirements are met. The role involves a mix of office-based community working and field-based assessments. It is essential that the successful candidate is available to work within...