Adults Approved Mental Health Professional - Daytime AMHP ServiceNHS

Job summary

We are seeking passionate and committed Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join our vibrant and progressive Daytime AMHP Service within Devon, part of the Devon Partnership NHS Trust.These exciting opportunities are available across multiple areas of Devon and offer the chance to work within a nationally recognised service that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.Why this role?

• Open to registered social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, or chartered psychologists who are currently approved (or eligible for approval) to practise as an AMHP.
• While AMHPs are based across various locations in the county, there is an expectation to work flexibly, and travel as needed to support service delivery across all areas.
• We offer opportunities for hybrid working, supporting a balance of home-based and office-based practice, in line with service needs and professional development.
• AMHPs receive regular supervision, peer support, and annual appraisal.
• Working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is prioritised.

Main duties of the job

The role of daytime AMHPs within Devon County Council has evolved significantly in response to the changing landscape of mental health services.

Our AMHPs collaborate proactively with both internal and external partners including crisis teams, inpatient wards, community mental health teams, police, CAMHS, and other agencies to ensure a timely and appropriate legal response for individuals at risk of detention or restriction under the Mental Health Act.

In addition to frontline duties, AMHPs hold a small caseload of social supervision patient, with the aim of supporting those individuals and their treating teams with the management of those orders.

About YouYou are a registered professional with a recognised AMHP qualification (or eligible for re-approval) and a deep commitment to delivering compassionate, rights-based care. You bring:

• Strong understanding of the European Convention on Human Rights and mental health legislation
• A values-led, recovery-focused approach to practice
• A flexible, creative, and proactive attitude to multidisciplinary collaboration
• A genuine passion for improving services and outcomes for those experiencing mental health crises

Job description

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

About us

What Devon County Council has to offer

• We are committed to yourcontinuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Recognition of NHS continuous service for contractual annual leave purposes, sick pay entitlement and Maternity/Adoption & Paternity pay entitlement (within DCC Terms & Conditions)
• Flexible working opportunitiesare available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter agenerous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a AMHP has never been more attractive.
• Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.