Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse with a passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities?
We are pleased to offer a Band 5 to Band 6 Development Opportunity for a motivated nurse to join our specialist service supporting people with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.
This development post is designed to support your transition from Band 5 to Band 6 through a structured programme of professional development, clinical supervision, and mentorship. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, holistic care and promoting recovery, independence, and improved quality of life for individuals with a range of learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.
The role will provide you with opportunities to enhance your skills in care coordination, positive behavioural support, risk assessment and management, and collaborative working with families and other agencies. You will be supported to build the leadership and clinical competencies required for a Band 6 role, with regular progress reviews and tailored learning objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is committed to making a difference and developing their career in a supportive, specialist environment. On successful completion of the development programme and achievement of required competencies, you will progress to a substantive Band 6 position.
Main duties of the job
The Community Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities. They may have either or both physical and mental health care needs. This will include relationships with Primary and Secondary health care, as well as private and voluntary care agencies.
To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high quality outcome focused service in a person centered approach.
This is a generic community care role providing support and cover across Plymouth city localities.
To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high quality service to the population.
There is responsibility for participating in reviewing a persons eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding and is responsible for making consistent and well-informed professional decisions about the determination of CHC funding, ensuring that the national framework is applied and they adhere to all local policies and procedures.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
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.
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
***** for full details regarding the Community Nurse (Mental Health) development post band 5 - band 6, please see the attached job description and personal specification for Band 5 and Band 6 *****
Job description
Job responsibilities
***** for full details regarding the Community Nurse (Mental Health) development post band 5 - band 6, please see the attached job description and personal specification for Band 5 and Band 6 *****
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5:
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Mentorship Certificate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Band 5:
- Ability to travel across Plymouth.
- Full Driving License.
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. We will consider reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act for those with a disability who are successful for the post.
- Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning.
Knowledge
Essential
- Band 5:
- Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care.
- Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments.
- Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues
- Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review.
- Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care.
- Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care
- Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery.
Experience
Essential
- Band 5:
- Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments
- Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Experience working in primary /community health settings
- Experience in mentoring students.
- Working across organisational boundaries.
Skills
Essential
- Band 5:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to present relevant information in a concise format.
- Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style
- Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5:
- Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Mentorship Certificate
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Band 5:
- Ability to travel across Plymouth.
- Full Driving License.
- The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. We will consider reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act for those with a disability who are successful for the post.
- Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning.
Knowledge
Essential
- Band 5:
- Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care.
- Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments.
- Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues
- Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review.
- Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care.
- Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care
- Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery.
Experience
Essential
- Band 5:
- Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments
- Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Experience working in primary /community health settings
- Experience in mentoring students.
- Working across organisational boundaries.
Skills
Essential
- Band 5:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to present relevant information in a concise format.
- Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style
- Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals.
Desirable
- Band 5:
- Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication.
Additional information
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).
