Senior Mental Health Practitioner

We are

looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join DAANA admin team (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service), as part of the autism team. We have two vacancies available- 37.5 hrs per week and 30 hrs per week.

The team

will work with individuals across the county, and our health & social care

colleagues across Devon, Providing

person centred assessments and diagnosis for autism.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you

will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

Your base will be Forde House, Harrier Way, Exeter,

however you will also be subject to hybrid working as required.

Our service

provides initial diagnosis and assessment for adults in Devon who have not

previously been diagnosed and whose symptoms are consistent with an Autism

Spectrum Condition or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Our service provides training and support to Devon Partnership Trust staff to manage people

with Autism/ADHD.

Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and youll

be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health

and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports and one

that also cares about its staff.

Youll be part of a team that is compassionate and

supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use

our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.

Main duties of the job

The role is dynamic and challenging, the post holder will carry out autism assessments.

Assessment is a core part of the teams work and

therefore this role, so the post-holder should have experience carrying out

assessments with people who have significant communication needs and a range of

different mental health difficulties. The service also carries out group-based

work, consultation and training to other professionals.

About you

We are looking for an empathetic, caring individual who has experience of working with people who are neurodiverse.

You will be a clear and effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with a range of people including those who use the service. You will be passionate about making a difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Band 6 agenda for change

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working

Reference number

C9369-26-0779

Job locations

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to gather and assimilated large quantities of information from various sources, in order to reach a conclusion about a persons presentation, diagnosis and onward care pathway.
• Ability to manage risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional qualification, e.g. RMN/RMNH Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy.
• Relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

• Period of post qualification experience working with a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems including experience with autistic individuals/those with ADHD.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of completing autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of autism legislation, DoH autism care pathways recommendations, NICE guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult autism and ADHD.
• Awareness of local health and social care structures and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, and communication needs.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
• Computer literacy.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.

Person Specification

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to gather and assimilated large quantities of information from various sources, in order to reach a conclusion about a persons presentation, diagnosis and onward care pathway.
• Ability to manage risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional qualification, e.g. RMN/RMNH Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy.
• Relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

• Period of post qualification experience working with a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems including experience with autistic individuals/those with ADHD.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of completing autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of autism legislation, DoH autism care pathways recommendations, NICE guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult autism and ADHD.
• Awareness of local health and social care structures and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, and communication needs.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
• Computer literacy.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Autism & A D H D Service

Harrier Way

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to gather and assimilated large quantities of information from various sources, in order to reach a conclusion about a persons presentation, diagnosis and onward care pathway.
• Ability to manage risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional qualification, e.g. RMN/RMNH Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy.
• Relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

• Period of post qualification experience working with a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems including experience with autistic individuals/those with ADHD.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of completing autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of autism legislation, DoH autism care pathways recommendations, NICE guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult autism and ADHD.
• Awareness of local health and social care structures and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, and communication needs.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
• Computer literacy.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.