Visa Information for International Applicants
Devon Partnership NHS Trust welcomes applications from international candidates and is pleased to offer a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. However, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. Having a certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates should familiarize themselves with UK immigration requirements through the official UK Visas and Immigration website.
About Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is an established healthcare organization providing comprehensive mental health and learning disability services across Devon. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that improves the lives of individuals in our communities. Our organization values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming skilled professionals from around the world to join our dedicated team.
Job Overview
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is recruiting Senior Mental Health Practitioners to join our Urgent Care Pathway based in North Devon. The Urgent Care team supports children and young people experiencing mental health crisis, delivering timely assessment, intervention and safety planning. The service operates 9am to 10pm, seven days a week, and successful candidates will contribute to a rota that includes evenings and weekends.
Working as part of a friendly, experienced multi-disciplinary team, you will provide crisis care that is trauma-informed, compassionate and youth-centred. If you are a qualified and compassionate mental health professional looking to specialise in youth crisis care, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in our Children’s Crisis Service, your main duties will include:
- Deliver crisis assessments, safety plans, and brief interventions for young people in distress
- Respond flexibly to urgent presentations, often in partnership with families and schools
- Participate in a rota covering daytime and evening hours, including weekends
- Liaise with education, social care and acute services to ensure joined-up care
- Support service development, quality improvement and reflective team practice
What We Offer
We are proud to offer our employees a supportive and welcoming work environment. As part of our Urgent Care team, you will receive:
- A welcoming and supportive team in either locality
- Clinical supervision, peer support, and opportunities for CPD
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a critical time for young people and families
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates
About Children and Family Health Devon
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon. CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust.
We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework. CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.
Our Values and Approach
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers. Our children and young people say:
“We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.”
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must possess:
- A professional mental health qualification e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, or equivalent
- Active registration with the appropriate professional body e.g. NMC, HCPC
- Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations
- Working within a community CAMHS mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, having a recognized qualification in evidenced-based therapeutic, mental health interventions for children/young people and their families/carers would be advantageous for this role.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
You should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide range of mental health presentations
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings, sharing own professional knowledge, skills and expertise, whilst valuing the perspective of others
- Able to produce well written reports
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need
- Computer literacy
Working Pattern and Hours
This is a full-time position offering flexible working arrangements. The Crisis service operates between the hours of 9am and 10pm, 7 days per week, for unplanned crisis care and between the hours of 9am and 8pm (Monday-Friday) and 9am and 5pm Sat/Sun/BH for planned care.
There will be a requirement to work extended hours which may vary depending on agreed job plan. You will be expected to participate in a rota covering daytime and evening hours, including weekends.
Benefits Package
As an employee of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year (Band 6, Agenda for change)
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
- Clinical supervision and peer support
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
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 Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
International Criminal Records Check
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number C9369-25-0362-4
- Complete the online application form, ensuring you provide all required information
- Upload your CV and covering letter addressing the person specification
- International applicants should verify their visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Ensure you have all required documentation including proof of professional qualifications and registration
- Contact Chloe Miles at cfhd.workforce@nhs.net if you have any questions about the application process
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Chloe Miles
Email: cfhd.workforce@nhs.net
Phone: (Not provided)
Reference number: C9369-25-0362-4
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 11 January 2026. We encourage early applications as interviews may be conducted before the closing date.
Employer Details
Employer: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Location: Integrated Childrens Services, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD
Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- Job Description (6_SMHP_-_CYP_-_MANAGING_RISK_-_FEB_23, 393 KB)
- Additional Support for Job Seekers (DOCX, 69 KB)
- Using AI Responsibly in Your Job Application (DOCX, 25 KB)
Useful Links
For more information, please visit the following resources:
- Mindful Employer: https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/
- Careers Hub: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/careers-hub
- NHS Employment Checks: https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/employment-checks-new-employees
- UK Visas and Immigration: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
- Children and Family Health Devon Careers: https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/careers/
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