Trainee Multi-Professional Approved Clinician

Job summary

It is national policy to diversify Approved Clinician practice, according to the most appropriate knowledge, skills and experience set for Service-Users.

The promotion of Multi-Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) practice also improves staff well-being, recruitment and retention throughout the senior clinicians workforce.

There are currently seven MPACs within DPT, with the current five Trainee MPACs expected to obtain DHSC approval in the very near future.

We are planning a third cohort of trainees commencing 31.3.2025. We are pleased to confirm that one of these posts will be based at the new regional Learning Disability and Autism in-patient service. The Brook is due to open in summer 2025, alongside our sister service within Avon and Wiltshire (with whom we share a single front door).

Given the type of psychologically informed interventions and the wider developmental role within this service, we are (only) inviting applications from psychologists who wish to train as an Approved Clinician.

This training contract is for a period of up to two years. This is with a view to developing consultant level practice and successfully submitting a portfolio for initial Approved Clinician approval, to the DHSC.

There are comprehensive governance and CPD frameworks in place, which supports the training, approval and deployment of Multi-Professional Approved Clinicians.

Main duties of the job

During the training period, there will be clinical/line management supervision, 1:1 mentoring; monthly group mentoring, action learning sets and specific support/advice viz portfolio development.

Post approval support includes dedicated monthly Approved Clinician clinical supervision, plus two days of dedicated CPD per year.

The post holder will be an integral member of the Medical Advisory Committee. Post approval, they will also be encouraged to apply to join the DHSCs England South MHA Approvals Panel.

In addition to the job description, for more information please contact:

Dr Magnus Cormack, Clinical Psychologist and Developmental Lead, Learning Disability and Autism Service, Specialist Directorate: mcormack@nhs.net

Tracey Allis, Consultant Nurse and Approved Clinician, Learning Disability and Autism Service, Specialist Directorate: tracey.allis@nhs.net

Dr Alex Hartley, Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disability and Autism Service, Specialist Directorate: alexander.hartley@nhs.net

Closing date: Monday 13/01/2025

Interview date: Thursday 24/01/2025

Job responsibilities

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.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.