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Approved Mental Health Professional

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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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United Kingdom , Exeter

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Salary:

45091.00 - 49282.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Join Our Dynamic and Inclusive Team as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). 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. Our service is committed to your growth. AMHPs receive regular supervision, peer support, and annual appraisal. We offer a comprehensive post-qualifying training programme and encourage innovative approaches to sharing AMHP expertise across wider teams. You'll be working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your development is prioritised.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work flexibly, and travel as needed to support service delivery across all areas
  • 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
  • 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

Requirements:

  • Hold a recognised AMHP qualification
  • Hold a recognised qualification in: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, First Level Nursing (mental health or learning disability) or Psychology
  • Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (Social Work England, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council Chartered Psychology)
  • Supervision skills
  • Knowledge and experience of providing on the job training coaching and mentoring
  • Experience of providing professional and legal support to colleagues working with individuals who are deprived of their liberty
  • Project management experience
  • Experience of line management of staff

Nice to have:

  • Completion of PQ Award
  • Evidence of an up-to date continual professional development log
  • Have undertaken regulatory approval programmes in childrens National Assessment and Accreditation Scheme
What we offer:
  • 26 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
  • Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 08, 2026

Expiration:
March 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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