Job summary
37.5 hours per week. Are you a Mental Health nurse looking for a new
role? Livewell Southwest is one of the most exciting organisations in Health
& Social Care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to
join our experienced, knowledgeable, hard working and very supportive multi-disciplinary
team. The Specialist Outreach Recovery Team has a positive approach to
supporting service users in their mental health personal recovery. The team deliver
a wide range of recovery interventions and treatments to people experiencing complex
psychosis within a city wide service.
We are seeking a registered nurse who possesses
recent clinical experience in a community or relevant mental health inpatient
setting. (We also offer a Return to Practice scheme).
Our aim is
to ensure that people living in Plymouth and their families are supported to
maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. As a social enterprise, we
are a not for profit organisation that means we reinvest back into the services
we provide or in the communities we serve.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder is responsible to the Manager of the Specialist outreach recovery
team for the assessment of recovery needs, development, implementation and
evaluation of care for patients with a primary diagnosis of complex psychosis.
The
practitioner is responsible for assessment of recovery needs, development,
implementation and evaluation of care, within agreed personalised care
procedures.
The
post holder may be required to supervise junior staff within SORT.
Accountability:
The
post holder is accountable to the SORT Manager through the Line Management
system within SORT.
Please see job description and person specification for main duties of the role in more detail.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:
The
post holder will undertake assessments as part of the MDT routinely for all new
referrals as appropriate, at home or in a clinic setting, in accordance with
the agreed Operational Policy.
The
post holder will provide nursing care and recovery interventions as appropriate
in the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.
The
post holder will provide community based recovery support for a defined group
of patients within the City. The post holder will work closely with all other
clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist,
Social Workers, Occupational Therapist both within SORT as well as liaising
with other Professionals externally where appropriate.
The
post holder will act as a key worker for a defined group of practice patients
and organise care in accordance with the personalised care framework.
The
post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to weekly MDT meetings,
daily morning meetings and caseload formulation sessions within the team.
The
post holder will support senior members of the team with day to day management
of the team and medication administration.
The
post holder will be responsible for supporting the team with improving quality,
and will be expected to attend training provided in house as well as mandatory
training to maintain high standards of knowledge and skills.
The
post holder will be expected to undertake a clinical lead for the team in
either an area of interest to the post holder, or an allocated lead depending
on the needs of the service.
The
post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and
good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.
The
post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance
with the NMC professional code of conduct.
Staff Management:
The
post holder may be responsible for supervising some junior staff within SORT.
Liaison and
Administration:
The
post holder should maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne
recovery inpatient services, 3rd sector organisations, Social Care,
Dual Diagnosis Services.
The
post holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and
staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC
guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including Data Protection Act and
the Mental Health Act. The post holder will be aware of NMC and Livewell
Southwest guidelines on record keeping, confidentiality, Mental Health Act and
Data Protection Act.
Professional Development
and Education:
The
post holder will be required to keep up-to-date this will include Mandatory
training and developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice.
The
post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements
and training programmes for nurses.
The
post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular
line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell
Southwest.
The post holder
will participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewed
at this time.
Additional
information for all posts
The
post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures
pertinent to their post. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest
currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and
procedures may result in disciplinary action.
Risk
Management:
In
Accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate,
whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line
managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing
incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs,
report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to
individuals potentially at risk.
Other:
This
Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such
change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and
his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the
appraisal meeting.
The
Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In
particular Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work
in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional
service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of
17 weeks would apply.
Livewell
Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which
applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will
be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff
appointed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:
The
post holder will undertake assessments as part of the MDT routinely for all new
referrals as appropriate, at home or in a clinic setting, in accordance with
the agreed Operational Policy.
The
post holder will provide nursing care and recovery interventions as appropriate
in the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.
The
post holder will provide community based recovery support for a defined group
of patients within the City. The post holder will work closely with all other
clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist,
Social Workers, Occupational Therapist both within SORT as well as liaising
with other Professionals externally where appropriate.
The
post holder will act as a key worker for a defined group of practice patients
and organise care in accordance with the personalised care framework.
The
post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to weekly MDT meetings,
daily morning meetings and caseload formulation sessions within the team.
The
post holder will support senior members of the team with day to day management
of the team and medication administration.
The
post holder will be responsible for supporting the team with improving quality,
and will be expected to attend training provided in house as well as mandatory
training to maintain high standards of knowledge and skills.
The
post holder will be expected to undertake a clinical lead for the team in
either an area of interest to the post holder, or an allocated lead depending
on the needs of the service.
The
post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and
good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.
The
post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance
with the NMC professional code of conduct.
Staff Management:
The
post holder may be responsible for supervising some junior staff within SORT.
Liaison and
Administration:
The
post holder should maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne
recovery inpatient services, 3rd sector organisations, Social Care,
Dual Diagnosis Services.
The
post holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and
staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC
guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including Data Protection Act and
the Mental Health Act. The post holder will be aware of NMC and Livewell
Southwest guidelines on record keeping, confidentiality, Mental Health Act and
Data Protection Act.
Professional Development
and Education:
The
post holder will be required to keep up-to-date this will include Mandatory
training and developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice.
The
post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements
and training programmes for nurses.
The
post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular
line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell
Southwest.
The post holder
will participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewed
at this time.
Additional
information for all posts
The
post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures
pertinent to their post. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest
currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and
procedures may result in disciplinary action.
Risk
Management:
In
Accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate,
whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line
managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing
incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs,
report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to
individuals potentially at risk.
Other:
This
Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such
change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and
his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the
appraisal meeting.
The
Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In
particular Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work
in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional
service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of
17 weeks would apply.
Livewell
Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which
applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will
be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff
appointed.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth
- Assessment skills
- Communication and liaison skills.
- Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills
- Team working skills.
- Self-management ability.
- Prioritising workload/resources
- Administration skills
- Interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills
- Risk assessment management
- Crisis management
- Lone working
- Medication management
- Administration of medication, be willing to undertake further training required, and relevant competences
- Ability to plan/implement a package of care in the community for patients with mental health problems
- Ability to manage a caseload ensuring record keeping meets the standards of Livewell Southwest
- Responsible and self-motivated
- Able to manage own stress
- Flexible, supportive and reliable
Desirable
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Group Interaction Skills
- Specific therapeutic interventions
- Positive risk management
- Full driving license for at least 12 months
- Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working.
- Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings.
- Experience within a community mental health setting.
- Experience of working within recovery setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act
- Confidentiality
- Applies knowledge of Key Working
- Psychiatric illnesses especially those of a complex psychosis nature
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice
- NICE guidelines specifically relating to recovery and rehabilitation in mental health.
Desirable
- Breakaway
- Networking with other agencies
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- System one/ECPA/computer patient records
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments including CMHF
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth
- Assessment skills
- Communication and liaison skills.
- Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills
- Team working skills.
- Self-management ability.
- Prioritising workload/resources
- Administration skills
- Interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills
- Risk assessment management
- Crisis management
- Lone working
- Medication management
- Administration of medication, be willing to undertake further training required, and relevant competences
- Ability to plan/implement a package of care in the community for patients with mental health problems
- Ability to manage a caseload ensuring record keeping meets the standards of Livewell Southwest
- Responsible and self-motivated
- Able to manage own stress
- Flexible, supportive and reliable
Desirable
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Group Interaction Skills
- Specific therapeutic interventions
- Positive risk management
- Full driving license for at least 12 months
- Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission
Experience
Essential
- Multi-disciplinary working.
- Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings.
- Experience within a community mental health setting.
- Experience of working within recovery setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act
- Confidentiality
- Applies knowledge of Key Working
- Psychiatric illnesses especially those of a complex psychosis nature
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice
- NICE guidelines specifically relating to recovery and rehabilitation in mental health.
Desirable
- Breakaway
- Networking with other agencies
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- System one/ECPA/computer patient records
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments including CMHF
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
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).
