Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Are you a Mental Health nurse looking for a new
role? Livewell Southwest, one of the most exciting organisations in Health
& Social Care, is seeking enthusiastic practitioners to join our multi-disciplinary
Community Mental Health Service. (CMHS) You will be joining the CMHS at an
exciting point of change influencing how Community Mental Health Care is
delivered leading local services in providing outstanding care in the community
for clients.
Main duties of the job
The Core Team will work closely with other services to provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex presentations. You will be able to provide specialist clinical input and use a range of approaches to work with complexity, and to supervise and support junior team members of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals.
All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
"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"
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
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 or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible to the Manager of the Community Mental Health
Service (CMHS) for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and
evaluation of care for patients with a diagnosis of a severe and enduring
mental health diagnosis.
The
practitioner is responsible for assessment of needs, development,
implementation and evaluation of care, within the Personalised Care Framework.
The
post holder may be required to supervise junior staff within the CMHS.
Accountability:
The
post holder is accountable to the Community Services Manager through the Line Management
system within the CMHS.
Pay & Conditions:
The
post holder must have completed training as a first level registered nurse in
mental health with a currently valid registration with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council.
Salary
will be Band 5.
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:
The
post holder will assess 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 other interventions as appropriate in
the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.
The
post holder will arrange for a defined group of practice patients to access
other parts of Adult Mental Health Services and work closely with all other
clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist,
Social Worker etc.
The
post holder will act as a Key Worker for a defined group of patients and
organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
The
post-holder will take part in clinical audits of the CMHS.
The
post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and
good practice and in accordance with NICE guidance, and Livewell Southwest
policy and procedures.
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 the
CMHS.
Liaison and
Administration:
The
post holder will maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne,
Home Treatment Team, Social Care, Primary Care services, MAIS, and the
voluntary sector.
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, developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice, and NMC
Revalidation.
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.
Please see attached full job despScrtion and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder is responsible to the Manager of the Community Mental Health
Service (CMHS) for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and
evaluation of care for patients with a diagnosis of a severe and enduring
mental health diagnosis.
The
practitioner is responsible for assessment of needs, development,
implementation and evaluation of care, within the Personalised Care Framework.
The
post holder may be required to supervise junior staff within the CMHS.
Accountability:
The
post holder is accountable to the Community Services Manager through the Line Management
system within the CMHS.
Pay & Conditions:
The
post holder must have completed training as a first level registered nurse in
mental health with a currently valid registration with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council.
Salary
will be Band 5.
Key
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:
The
post holder will assess 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 other interventions as appropriate in
the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.
The
post holder will arrange for a defined group of practice patients to access
other parts of Adult Mental Health Services and work closely with all other
clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist,
Social Worker etc.
The
post holder will act as a Key Worker for a defined group of patients and
organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
The
post-holder will take part in clinical audits of the CMHS.
The
post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and
good practice and in accordance with NICE guidance, and Livewell Southwest
policy and procedures.
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 the
CMHS.
Liaison and
Administration:
The
post holder will maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne,
Home Treatment Team, Social Care, Primary Care services, MAIS, and the
voluntary sector.
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, developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice, and NMC
Revalidation.
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.
Please see attached full job despScrtion and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE - NMC Registration
Desirable
- Supervisor and or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth or willingness to complete this training.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
- Demonstrable experience of formulating and implementing care plans and risk assessment/management plans
- Multi-disciplinary working and autonomous working
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings
- Experience within a community Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including:
- 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
- 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 and reliable
- Empathic
Desirable
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- A working knowledge of services and care pathways within Primary, secondary and third sector and statutory agencies
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Supervisor and or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth
- Group Interaction Skills
- Specific Therapeutic interventions
- Positive risk management
- Full driving license
- Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission
Knowledge
Essential
- Applies knowledge of PCF and Key working
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of mental health presentations and their treatment including NICE guidelines and the ability to apply evidence-based practice
- Administration and storage of medicines and side effects
- Relevant legislation including Mental Health Act, Capacity Act, Human rights act, DOLS
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments
- Staff appraisal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE - NMC Registration
Desirable
- Supervisor and or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth or willingness to complete this training.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
- Demonstrable experience of formulating and implementing care plans and risk assessment/management plans
- Multi-disciplinary working and autonomous working
Desirable
- Life experience in wide range of settings
- Experience within a community Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including:
- 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
- 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 and reliable
- Empathic
Desirable
- Ability to recognise and support stress in others
- A working knowledge of services and care pathways within Primary, secondary and third sector and statutory agencies
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Supervisor and or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth
- Group Interaction Skills
- Specific Therapeutic interventions
- Positive risk management
- Full driving license
- Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission
Knowledge
Essential
- Applies knowledge of PCF and Key working
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of mental health presentations and their treatment including NICE guidelines and the ability to apply evidence-based practice
- Administration and storage of medicines and side effects
- Relevant legislation including Mental Health Act, Capacity Act, Human rights act, DOLS
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments
- Staff appraisal skills
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).
