Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Are you looking for an
innovative role, whilst also maintaining a good work/life balance, with no
weekend working or on-call work required? Look no further! Come and work with a
hard-working passionate service CMHT
This is no ordinary role. The
pace is fast. Lots of variety. Where challenges lead to growth.
Are you a passionate practitioner
who is keen to work within the
community, want to be part of the workforce shaping the future within the local
community. A key worker for the assessment
of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care for patients who
have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition. In addition
to complex needs, high risk behaviours and difficulties with engaging with
services. The service provides a Plymouth city wide service.
Innovation
and creativity are central to continue the transformation of Livewell's
Community Mental Health Services. Building and maintaining relationships
working collaboratively with internal services improving relationships for
seamless pathways of care, always providing personal centred care. Completing
therapeutic interventions working within a trauma informed service to support
independence and recovery for individuals within their community. Supporting
service users, their carers and the wider network.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
Providing
provision of case load supervision for Band 3 mental health practitioners and
line management. Carry out reviews of caseloads and support the process of
recovery.
To
contribute to professional development, appraisal, performance review and
recruitment.
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 or HPC professional code of conduct.
To
promote positive risk to allow clients independence and autonomy of choice.
To
liaise with other community resources and facilitate use of mainstream
resources.
To
maintain a caseload of clients with a significant degree of mental health
complexity.
Practice
within the legal and ethical framework set out by mental health related
legislation to ensure that service users interests and well-being are at the
fore.
Liaise,
advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers,
relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the
delivery of services.
Engage
in support and care plans for those who have complex needs, and risk assess and
manage these effectively with the MDT.
Work
collaboratively with adult social care to identify and implement any adult
social care needs.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
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 will assess all new referrals as appropriate, in the patients
practice, 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 practice patients
and organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
The
post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the CMHS. This will include
annual Personalised Care Framework and Health Records audits.
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 or HPC professional code of conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will assess all new referrals as appropriate, in the patients
practice, 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 practice patients
and organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
The
post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of the CMHS. This will include
annual Personalised Care Framework and Health Records audits.
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 or HPC professional code of conduct.
Person Specification
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.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across the Livewell footprint. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
-
-
- 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.
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- Group Interaction Skills.
- Specific Therapeutic interventions.
- Positive risk management.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
- Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.
- Social Work Degree or PG Dip or MA Social Work England Registration.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act.
- Confidentiality.
- Applies knowledge of Personalised Care Framework and Key Worker responsibilities
- Psychiatric illnesses especially those on the schizophrenic and bi-polar spectrum plus evidence of giving relevant nursing care.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Breakaway.
- Networking with other agencies.
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
- System one/EPCF/computer patient records.
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.
- Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.
Person Specification
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.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across the Livewell footprint. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
-
-
- 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.
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- Group Interaction Skills.
- Specific Therapeutic interventions.
- Positive risk management.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
- Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.
- Social Work Degree or PG Dip or MA Social Work England Registration.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act.
- Confidentiality.
- Applies knowledge of Personalised Care Framework and Key Worker responsibilities
- Psychiatric illnesses especially those on the schizophrenic and bi-polar spectrum plus evidence of giving relevant nursing care.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Breakaway.
- Networking with other agencies.
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
- System one/EPCF/computer patient records.
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.
- Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.
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).
