Job Overview
Devon Partnership NHS Trust presents an exceptional opportunity for international healthcare professionals seeking relocation to the United Kingdom. We are recruiting for an Outreach Practitioner position with Certificate of Sponsorship available for qualified candidates. This role offers a pathway to work and live in the UK while making a meaningful difference in perinatal mental health services.
About Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider specializing in mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services across the South West region. We are committed to delivering high-quality, safe services focused on recovery and wellbeing. Our organization values diversity, inclusion, and coproduction, involving patients, families, and carers in everything we do.
Position Details
Job Title: Outreach Practitioner
Employer: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Location: Jasmine Lodge, Dryden Road, Exeter EX25SN
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year pro rata (30 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference Number: C9369-25-0452
Certificate of Sponsorship
This position offers Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who need current sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. The Trust supports the relocation process and provides guidance on UK visa requirements.
Role Purpose
The Outreach Practitioner will join our dedicated Mother and Baby Unit Outreach Service team, providing assessment and intensive support/treatment for women experiencing severe mental illness during pregnancy and postpartum. This role focuses on preventing hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge from our specialist Mother and Baby Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care Delivery
Provide high-quality, consistent patient-centred care to women and families on your caseload. Conduct initial assessments for admission of vulnerable women and offer family support, assessments, and interventions. Ensure cohesive team working with the mother, baby, and family at the centre of service delivery.
Professional Collaboration
Work collaboratively with local health services across Devon and Somerset to ensure joined-up care. Offer advice, support, and signposting for professionals while managing incoming referrals and queries from various healthcare providers.
Post-Discharge Support
Support women post-discharge in collaboration with local services to prevent relapse and readmission. Facilitate early discharge planning and implement key success criteria following NICE guidance for antenatal and postnatal mental health.
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must possess a professional mental health qualification such as RMN, Nursing Degree, Qualified Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with extensive mental health experience. Post-graduate qualification relevant to specialism or commitment to work toward this is required. Training to Level 3 Enhanced in Safeguarding Adults and Children is essential.
Essential Experience
Substantial experience working with admission vulnerable cohorts of people and extensive experience managing busy caseloads of clients with mental health problems. Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environments within community mental health settings is required.
Knowledge Requirements
Comprehensive knowledge and experience working in acute mental health settings. Excellent understanding of NSF, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act requirements, and CPA processes. Awareness of community structures and social care options is essential.
Desirable Qualifications
Management qualification and understanding of recovery principles in mental health are desirable. Specialist knowledge and experience working in perinatal mental health would be particularly advantageous for this role.
Skills and Competencies
Communication Skills
Excellent communication abilities including engaging with large groups, producing well-written reports, and chairing meetings with complex organizational structures. Professional communication skills serving as a role model for peers and wider staff groups.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Ability to own problems and develop solutions while effectively managing risk. Role model clinical leadership and practice in ways that minimize dependency while promoting recovery.
Planning and Organizational Skills
Strong supervisory and negotiation skills with ability to manage personal time and team resources effectively. Flexibility in working arrangements and mobility across geographical areas is required.
UK Registration Requirements
All applicants must have current UK professional registration. International candidates should review the NHS Careers website for information about overseas health professionals working in the UK. The Trust provides support throughout the registration process.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position requires Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks due to working with vulnerable adults and children. International applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries where they resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 07 October 2025. The recruitment process includes assessment of qualifications, experience, and suitability for UK registration requirements.
Contact Information
For questions about this position, contact Hayley Smith, General Manager of Specialist Services, at [email protected] or 07974630584. The employer website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ provides additional information about the Trust and its services.
Relocation Support
Devon Partnership NHS Trust offers comprehensive relocation support including guidance on UK immigration processes, accommodation assistance, and integration into local communities. We understand the challenges of international relocation and provide tailored support throughout the transition.
Professional Development
The Trust offers excellent opportunities for professional growth including specialist perinatal mental health training, clinical supervision, and career progression pathways. We support ongoing education and development through our comprehensive training programs.
Work-Life Balance
This part-time position offers flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. The Trust promotes employee wellbeing through various support networks and initiatives designed to maintain mental health and job satisfaction.
Location Benefits
Exeter offers excellent quality of life with beautiful countryside, coastal access, and vibrant city amenities. The South West region provides outstanding educational facilities, healthcare services, and cultural opportunities for individuals and families relocating to the UK.
Equal Opportunities
Devon Partnership NHS Trust is committed to being an inclusive employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community regardless of protected characteristics. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities.
Why Choose Devon Partnership NHS Trust?
As a Disability Confident Leader and award-winning employer, we offer exceptional working conditions, competitive NHS benefits including pension scheme, and genuine opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives. Our values of quality care, respect, dignity, and compassion guide everything we do.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 07 October 2025. Early application is recommended as we process Certificate of Sponsorship applications on a rolling basis. International candidates should allow sufficient time for visa processing and relocation arrangements.
