Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK
LIFE& MAKE A DIFFERENCE
TO EVERY LIFE
We want to hear from you! We recommend that
before you make an application, please contact Simone Drake,
Operational/Clinical Manager via email simonedrake@nhs.net
for an informal chat and clear overview of the role.
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 resilient leader who is keen to work towards band 7 within 6-12 months, depending on
competencies. Wanting to shape the future of the job
force within mental health, looking to give back to staff your experience and
knowledge, then come and be part of the new leadership team that are excited to
develop and build the service to provide recovery and independence for the
service users. To provide strong leadership, champion dignity,
equality, diversity, choice and respect. As practice lead you will supervise,
coach and develop a team of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals
listening to staffs individual needs and concerns, and maintain a high level of
direct clinical contact.
Main duties of the job
This
is a varied role as Practice Lead, you will also have the opportunity to
provide specialist clinical input, as well as offering supervision and
consultation to others. You will also represent the team at a variety of
clinical and operational and service development meetings and forums, and have
the opportunity to participate in, and lead on aspects of service development.
Some experience of service and project management, (or willingness to develop
these skills), is desirable.
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
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.
Provision of case load supervision for
Band 5 mental health practitioners and line management.
To contribute to professional
development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment.
Be responsible for the management of caseloads.
Carry out reviews of caseloads and support the process of recovery.
The post-holder will take part in the
clinical audit of the CMHS/MAIS. This will include annual 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.
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.
To participate in the shift lead and
provide appropriate supervision.
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, high risk behaviors 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.
Participate in all activities aimed at
keeping professional skills updated and contribute to dissemination of that
knowledge and experience to all staff and students within your area of
responsibility.
Act upon referrals from secondary mental
health services, other primary care workers consultants and other statutory
bodies by providing triage, assessment, implementation and development of
programs of care to individuals, groups and families, who are difficult to
engage in mental health services.
Implement and participate in the
formulation of all policy and procedures within the area of responsibility in
consultation with relevant others.
Plan, with teaching establishments, a
realistic learning experience for students and for postgraduate students and be
responsible for the quality of the program.
Participate in and support training programs
designed for all staff groups.
Monitor standards of practice within the
team, ensuring areas of deficit are addressed through audit.
Co-ordinate the collation of evidence
within the team in support of standards for better health improving quality.
Independently assess, implement and
develop programs of care.
Prioritise and re-assign team workload
and develop caseload management system.
Supervision and support.
Assist the Team Manager in the
Investigation of complaints made regarding the service.
Identify staff training needs.
Make judgements in regard to the quality
of the service.
Actively support the team through change
in organisation and service delivery
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Provision of case load supervision for
Band 5 mental health practitioners and line management.
To contribute to professional
development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment.
Be responsible for the management of caseloads.
Carry out reviews of caseloads and support the process of recovery.
The post-holder will take part in the
clinical audit of the CMHS/MAIS. This will include annual 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.
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.
To participate in the shift lead and
provide appropriate supervision.
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, high risk behaviors 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.
Participate in all activities aimed at
keeping professional skills updated and contribute to dissemination of that
knowledge and experience to all staff and students within your area of
responsibility.
Act upon referrals from secondary mental
health services, other primary care workers consultants and other statutory
bodies by providing triage, assessment, implementation and development of
programs of care to individuals, groups and families, who are difficult to
engage in mental health services.
Implement and participate in the
formulation of all policy and procedures within the area of responsibility in
consultation with relevant others.
Plan, with teaching establishments, a
realistic learning experience for students and for postgraduate students and be
responsible for the quality of the program.
Participate in and support training programs
designed for all staff groups.
Monitor standards of practice within the
team, ensuring areas of deficit are addressed through audit.
Co-ordinate the collation of evidence
within the team in support of standards for better health improving quality.
Independently assess, implement and
develop programs of care.
Prioritise and re-assign team workload
and develop caseload management system.
Supervision and support.
Assist the Team Manager in the
Investigation of complaints made regarding the service.
Identify staff training needs.
Make judgements in regard to the quality
of the service.
Actively support the team through change
in organisation and service delivery
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence based practice
- CMHF/PCF and record keeping
- NSF & MHA and NICE guidelines
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and be an able educator
- Evidence of life-long learning (academically and Professionally)
Desirable
- Able to draw upon a range of skills to support and deliver change within a MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC for RMN/ LD Nurse
- Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
- Social Work Degree HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate Specialist Knowledge and/or experience in Community Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Recovery
- CBT
- Solution Focus Therapy
- Management/coaching qualification
Skills
Essential
- Skilled and experienced clinician, particularly in assessment management of risk and crisis intervention
- Good communication skills (verbal and written skills)
- Empathic outlook on health care delivery which respects clients dignity and human rights
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Calm and adaptable
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to work autonomously and part of MDT
- Recognise and manage stress in self and others
- Ability to commute around the locality
- Creative, enthusiastic and self motivated
- Ability to manage change
- Willingness to participate in service development
- Ability to work flexibly to support the Manager in developing a healthy team culture, and driving forward team improvements and change at all times.
Desirable
- Specialist clinical skills i.e. CBT training, Psycho-social interventions
- Staff appraisal skills
- Understanding of Continuing Health Care
- Knowledge and skills in medication management relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and significant post-registration mental health experience.
- Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
- Relevant experience in community mental health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a community mental health practitioner.
Desirable
- Caseload management
- Experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence based practice
- CMHF/PCF and record keeping
- NSF & MHA and NICE guidelines
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and be an able educator
- Evidence of life-long learning (academically and Professionally)
Desirable
- Able to draw upon a range of skills to support and deliver change within a MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC for RMN/ LD Nurse
- Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
- Social Work Degree HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate Specialist Knowledge and/or experience in Community Mental Health setting
Desirable
- Recovery
- CBT
- Solution Focus Therapy
- Management/coaching qualification
Skills
Essential
- Skilled and experienced clinician, particularly in assessment management of risk and crisis intervention
- Good communication skills (verbal and written skills)
- Empathic outlook on health care delivery which respects clients dignity and human rights
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Calm and adaptable
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to work autonomously and part of MDT
- Recognise and manage stress in self and others
- Ability to commute around the locality
- Creative, enthusiastic and self motivated
- Ability to manage change
- Willingness to participate in service development
- Ability to work flexibly to support the Manager in developing a healthy team culture, and driving forward team improvements and change at all times.
Desirable
- Specialist clinical skills i.e. CBT training, Psycho-social interventions
- Staff appraisal skills
- Understanding of Continuing Health Care
- Knowledge and skills in medication management relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and significant post-registration mental health experience.
- Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
- Relevant experience in community mental health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a community mental health practitioner.
Desirable
- Caseload management
- Experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues
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).
