Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Are you a qualified Mental Health Practitioner looking for
an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive team? Livewell Southwest is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our
Functional Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH) community team. This is a
fantastic chance to work with older adults experiencing functional mental
health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar
disorder, and to make a real difference to their lives.
The OPMH Functional Team is a city-wide service providing
specialist mental health assessment and evidence-based interventions for people
aged 65 and over. This role is ideal for a qualified mental health practitioner
with an interest in older peoples care, but we also welcome applications from
newly qualified professionals or those due to qualify soon.
To succeed, you will need excellent communication skills,
empathy, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
You will have access to supervision and support from experienced colleagues and
opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking
organisation.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will act as a keyworker for a defined
caseload under the Personalised Care Framework, carrying out initial
assessments, developing care plans, and delivering interventions that promote
recovery and wellbeing. You will respond to duty calls, liaise with
psychiatrists for prescription requests, and work collaboratively with other
mental health teams, inpatient services, adult social care, GPs, third-sector
organisations, and families to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
The
post holder may be required to supervise junior staff within the team and
assess/mentor students.
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.
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 or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 the keyworker for an
allocated group of patients and organise care in accordance with the Personalised
Care Framework.
The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of
the team. This will include annual Peer Reviews and Infection Control 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.
Staff
Management:
The post holder may be responsible for supervising some
junior staff within the team.
Liaison
and Administration:
The post holder should maintain close links with
in-patient services at Glenbourne, Home Treatment Team, First Response Service,
Social Care, Plymouth Dementia Pathway, Dual Diagnosis Services, Primary Care,
Counselling Services, Liaison Services at Derriford and Mount Gould hospital.
Other services might also be applicable from time to time e.g. the Forensic and
Asylum Seekers teams.
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 or HPC guidelines, and Livewell Southwest
policies including Data Protection Act and the Mental Health & Mental
Capacity Acts. The post holder will be aware of NMC/HPC 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 practice 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 the keyworker for an
allocated group of patients and organise care in accordance with the Personalised
Care Framework.
The post-holder will take part in the clinical audit of
the team. This will include annual Peer Reviews and Infection Control 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.
Staff
Management:
The post holder may be responsible for supervising some
junior staff within the team.
Liaison
and Administration:
The post holder should maintain close links with
in-patient services at Glenbourne, Home Treatment Team, First Response Service,
Social Care, Plymouth Dementia Pathway, Dual Diagnosis Services, Primary Care,
Counselling Services, Liaison Services at Derriford and Mount Gould hospital.
Other services might also be applicable from time to time e.g. the Forensic and
Asylum Seekers teams.
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 or HPC guidelines, and Livewell Southwest
policies including Data Protection Act and the Mental Health & Mental
Capacity Acts. The post holder will be aware of NMC/HPC 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 practice 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration (or impending registration for Preceptors)
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act.
- Confidentiality.
- Applies knowledge of CPA and Care Co-ordination as amended by the Personalised Care Framework
- 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
- MCA/DOLS.
Desirable
- Breakaway.
- Networking with other agencies.
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
- System one/computer patient records.
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.
- 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.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration (or impending registration for Preceptors)
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act.
- Confidentiality.
- Applies knowledge of CPA and Care Co-ordination as amended by the Personalised Care Framework
- 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
- MCA/DOLS.
Desirable
- Breakaway.
- Networking with other agencies.
- Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
- System one/computer patient records.
- Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.
- 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.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel across Plymouth. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as per the Equality Act.
- 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.
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).
