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with Devon Partnership NHS Trust.
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTrainee Multi-Professional Approved Clinician with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, Devon\n\n 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). We are seeking suitably qualified applicants who are either psychologists, MH or LD nurses, occupational therapists or social workers 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. 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 About us Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. "}