Job summary
37.5 hours per weke.
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Plymouth Community Forensic Team (PCFT) for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse. The team are funded by the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC) despite sitting within Livewell Southwest.
The role will suit someone with excellent interpersonal skills including good verbal and written communication. You will be expected to work on your own at times, but the ethos of team working is strong within PCFT. Each Care Co-ordination team includes two professionals.
You will work with a supportive and knowledgeable Multidisciplinary team. The team work in a flexible manner and you will be expected to manage your own time, prioritising your workload as you see fit within reason.
Based at River View on the site of Mount Gould Hospital, you will be required to travel around the city of Plymouth and to out of area hospitals for visiting patients.
If we receive a high volume of applications this vacancy may be closed before the listed date.
"Please note that 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 will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties and their carers. This will include recovery co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages).
The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, and participating in team and service development, and evaluation.
To manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental and physical illness and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes.
To act as practice educator for undergraduate and masters level mental health nursing students on practice placement and support junior staff with this role.
To provide training, support and supervision to other clinical staff in conjunction with other identified colleagues.
To support the management and development of the nursing team and service.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
If you need assistance/reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact Mat Parry or Peter Baker on 01752/434138 livewell.scft@nhs.net
Date posted
04 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2024-NM-9530
Job locations
Livewell South West
Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Livewell South West
Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Plymouth Community Forensic Team