Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner for the Home Treatment Team in Plymouth. The team primarily works with patients at risk of admission or those leaving mental health wards.
We would seek to recruit a registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Paramedic. Those approaching registration may be considered for a developmental contract.
Livewell offersexcellent career progression and a dedicated band 5 to band 6 development program is available to allow a smooth and effective progression with experience and training.
We would particularly welcome applications from Social Workers or those with a strong physical health background.
HTT practices flexible working and we would welcome applicants who have flexi-working needs. Feel free to get in touch prior to application to ensure that we can accommodate your requirements.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
- To receive and triage referrals for those presenting in a mental health crisis
- To be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach responding to individuals requiring a same day response or signposting due to a mental health crisis
- To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers and patients and carers
- To provide skilled telephone based support to help contain a crisis and avoid further escalation of an issue.
- To support in an urgent mental health assessment in a location most convenient/appropriate for the patient; this may be in their home, GP surgery or Emergency Department
- Identify the most appropriate intervention required for patient, with an emphasis on positive risk management, and refer as necessary.
- Following assessments provide high quality assessment reports/letters to the relevant professionals. Monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of the same standards.
- The post will include flexible working patterns over a 37.5 hours working week and may incorporate cover for a 24/7 service.
- NOTE: This role is practitioner not nurse and not all roles in the JD can be fulfilled by other professionals.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
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Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act.
- Mental Capacity Act.
- CPA.
- Clinical Risk Assessment.
- Safeguarding Adults and Children.
- Clinical governance.
- Psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- Microsoft Outlook.
- Systm1, Care First or other electronic records system.
- eCPA.
- Relevant Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
- CQUINs relevant to mental health crisis.
- Knowledge of common physical health issues that may affect people with a severe and enduring mental health problem.
- Knowledge of clinical clustering tools and PbR.
Qualifications
Essential
- .RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
- RGN/Dip HE/BSc Registered nurse-NMC Registration
- Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.
- Social Work Degree HCPC Registration
- Paramedic Science Degree/BSc/Dip HE HCPC Registration
- NOTE: Developmental roles for those approaching registration will be considered.
Desirable
- .Clinical Supervision training.
- Evidence of completion of statutory and mandatory training.
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working with people with complex mental ill health within the community, including those who may abuse drugs and/or alcohol.
- Experience as a care coordinator/ or Home Treatment/Crisis worker.
- Experience of working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers
Desirable
- Undertaking mental health assessments in a variety of different settings in the community and signposting to relevant services.
- Relapse prevention and Recovery Principles.
- Experience of working in an acute inpatient unit.
- Experience of working with people with an offending background.
- Experience of carrying out basic physical health screening.
- Staff appraisal skills.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven and advanced skills in the following area:
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Robust and positive approach towards risk assessment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need.
Desirable
- Working effectively with patients who may have a variety of communication difficulties.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act.
- Mental Capacity Act.
- CPA.
- Clinical Risk Assessment.
- Safeguarding Adults and Children.
- Clinical governance.
- Psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- Microsoft Outlook.
- Systm1, Care First or other electronic records system.
- eCPA.
- Relevant Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.
- CQUINs relevant to mental health crisis.
- Knowledge of common physical health issues that may affect people with a severe and enduring mental health problem.
- Knowledge of clinical clustering tools and PbR.
Qualifications
Essential
- .RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
- RGN/Dip HE/BSc Registered nurse-NMC Registration
- Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.
- Social Work Degree HCPC Registration
- Paramedic Science Degree/BSc/Dip HE HCPC Registration
- NOTE: Developmental roles for those approaching registration will be considered.
Desirable
- .Clinical Supervision training.
- Evidence of completion of statutory and mandatory training.
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of working with people with complex mental ill health within the community, including those who may abuse drugs and/or alcohol.
- Experience as a care coordinator/ or Home Treatment/Crisis worker.
- Experience of working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers
Desirable
- Undertaking mental health assessments in a variety of different settings in the community and signposting to relevant services.
- Relapse prevention and Recovery Principles.
- Experience of working in an acute inpatient unit.
- Experience of working with people with an offending background.
- Experience of carrying out basic physical health screening.
- Staff appraisal skills.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proven and advanced skills in the following area:
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Robust and positive approach towards risk assessment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need.
Desirable
- Working effectively with patients who may have a variety of communication difficulties.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
