Job summary
22.5 hours per week.
The Complex Needs Team is a mental health team that
support people with co-occurring mental health & substance use issues. The
team provide assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of
care for patients from a specified group of patients who have a diagnosis of a
severe and enduring mental health condition with co-occurring substance use
issues. In addition to complex needs, high risk behaviours' and difficulties
with engaging with services.
The service provides a Plymouth city wide service. The
Mental Health Practitioner role provide a holistic assessment, evidenced based
interventions and assertive support for people with co-occurring mental health
& substance use issues.
The post holder will work alongside the other
services within the Plymouth Alliance that support clients that experience
multi disadvantage and live complex lives within the community. The aim of the
work the Complex Needs Team undertake is to promote recovery from dependent
substance use and improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals,
linking them in with community activities and wider support networks.
The role
will work across the Plymouth Alliance in a variety of settings, in homeless
provisions, community setting and alongside VCSE partners. There is an
expectation that staff may be required to work in other parts of the
organisation/complex lives system on request according to service need and as
part of personal development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry a
caseload of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
To provide of line management
& caseload supervision to Band 5 & below.
To contribute to professional
development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment.
The post holder will act as a
Care-Coordinator for a defined group of patients and organise care in
accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
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, HPC,
Social Work England 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.
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.
All 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 carry a
caseload of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
To provide of line management
& caseload supervision to Band 5 & below.
To contribute to professional
development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment.
The post holder will act as a
Care-Coordinator for a defined group of patients and organise care in
accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
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, HPC,
Social Work England 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 behaviours alongside dynamic
risk assessments and effective management of risk.
Work collaboratively with Adult
Social Care to identify and implement any eligible Care Act 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.
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.
Prioritise and re-assign team
workload and develop caseload management system.
Assist the Team Manager in
the Investigation of complaints made regarding the service.
Actively support the team
through change in organisation and service delivery.
The post holder will attend and lead community
drop in clinics in the homeless provisions across the city.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry a
caseload of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
To provide of line management
& caseload supervision to Band 5 & below.
To contribute to professional
development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment.
The post holder will act as a
Care-Coordinator for a defined group of patients and organise care in
accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.
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, HPC,
Social Work England 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 behaviours alongside dynamic
risk assessments and effective management of risk.
Work collaboratively with Adult
Social Care to identify and implement any eligible Care Act 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.
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.
Prioritise and re-assign team
workload and develop caseload management system.
Assist the Team Manager in
the Investigation of complaints made regarding the service.
Actively support the team
through change in organisation and service delivery.
The post holder will attend and lead community
drop in clinics in the homeless provisions across the city.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Skilled and experienced clinician, specifically in assessment, management of risk & crisis intervention.
- Good communication skills, including verbal and written skills.
- Empathic outlook on health care delivery which respects clients dignity and human rights.
- Good interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.
- Supervisory skills.
- Calm and adaptable, with the ability to work flexibly when required.
- Have the ability to work autonomously and part of a MDT.
- Recognise and manage stress in self and others.
- Have the ability to commute around the locality.
- To work creatively, be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Have a strong ability to manage change & support both patients and professionals with transitions.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in service development.
- Have the ability to dynamically to support the Team Manager in developing a healthy team culture, and driving forward team improvements and change at all times.
Desirable
- Specialist clinical skills e.g: CBT training, Psycho-social Interventions, DBT Skills.
- Staff appraisal skills.
- Knowledge and skills in medication management relevant to the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- - GCSE Grade A to C in English & Maths.
- - Must hold a relevant Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in:
- - Nursing
- - Social Work
- - Occupational Therapy
- and a professional registration with one of the following:
- - NMC - HCPC - Social Work England
Desirable
- Further professional development in;
- - Recovery CBT
- - Solution Focus Therapy
- - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- - Motivational Interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant & Substantial post-registration Mental Health experience.
- Relevant experience of working with adults who use substances in problematic & harmful ways.
- Relevant experience in a Community Mental Health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a Community Mental Health Practitioner.
Desirable
- Care co-ordination experience.
- Case load management, and managing a complexity of mental health and substance use risk.
- Experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Skilled and experienced clinician, specifically in assessment, management of risk & crisis intervention.
- Good communication skills, including verbal and written skills.
- Empathic outlook on health care delivery which respects clients dignity and human rights.
- Good interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.
- Supervisory skills.
- Calm and adaptable, with the ability to work flexibly when required.
- Have the ability to work autonomously and part of a MDT.
- Recognise and manage stress in self and others.
- Have the ability to commute around the locality.
- To work creatively, be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Have a strong ability to manage change & support both patients and professionals with transitions.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in service development.
- Have the ability to dynamically to support the Team Manager in developing a healthy team culture, and driving forward team improvements and change at all times.
Desirable
- Specialist clinical skills e.g: CBT training, Psycho-social Interventions, DBT Skills.
- Staff appraisal skills.
- Knowledge and skills in medication management relevant to the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- - GCSE Grade A to C in English & Maths.
- - Must hold a relevant Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in:
- - Nursing
- - Social Work
- - Occupational Therapy
- and a professional registration with one of the following:
- - NMC - HCPC - Social Work England
Desirable
- Further professional development in;
- - Recovery CBT
- - Solution Focus Therapy
- - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- - Motivational Interviewing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant & Substantial post-registration Mental Health experience.
- Relevant experience of working with adults who use substances in problematic & harmful ways.
- Relevant experience in a Community Mental Health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a Community Mental Health Practitioner.
Desirable
- Care co-ordination experience.
- Case load management, and managing a complexity of mental health and substance use risk.
- 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).
