We are seeking to recruit an experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to work as part of the new multi-disciplinary Core Community Mental Health Service delivering specialist mental health interventions.
You will be joining the Community Mental Health Services at an exciting time influencing how Community Mental Health Care will be delivered and leading local services in providing outstanding care in the community for Service Users.
As a Community Mental Health Practitioner you will have the opportunity to provide a range of evidence based, recovery focussed interventions on both an individual and group basis to service users and their carers. Additionally you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with and provide consultation to the wider support networks.
"please note that 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
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
Main duties of the job
You will, as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies, work collaboratively with service users with a significant degree of mental health complexity, their carers and other agencies, enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles. You will manage a defined caseload, working closely with other statutory and non statutory agencies to provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments (both individual and group work based) for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex presentations through. You will deliver care in line with agreed principles and policies. You will act as shift lead on a rota basis, coordinating the service delivery, prioritising workload and providing clinical advice to junior staff. You will also be able to offer consultation to other services and contribute to multi agency forum, you will contribute to the training of others. You will participate in, and chair, Risk Management and Professionals meetings. You will have access to support and supervision from an experienced multi- disciplinary team. You will contribute to the development of training programmes for junior staff and the local induction programme and mentor students. You will lead on investigations for complaints, SIRI;s and grievances. 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 responsibilities
The post holder will act as a Key workerfor a defined group of patients and organise care in accordance with thePersonalised Care Framework. Provision of case load supervision forBand 5 mental health practitioners and line management. To contribute to professionaldevelopment, 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 theclinical audit of the CMHS/MAIS. This will include annual audits. The post holder will ensure that theirclinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance withany NICE guidance. The post holder will be individuallyaccountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC or HPC professionalcode of conduct. To promote positive risk to allowclients independence and autonomy of choice. To liaise with other community resourcesand facilitate use of mainstream resources. To maintain a caseload of clients with asignificant degree of mental health complexity. To participate in the shift lead andprovide appropriate supervision. Practice within the legal and ethicalframework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that serviceusers interests and well-being are at the fore. Liaise, advise, develop and maintaingood 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 forthose who have complex needs, high risk behaviors and risk assess and managethese effectively with the MDT. Work collaboratively with adult socialcare to identify and implement any adult social care needs. Participate in all activities aimed atkeeping professional skills updated and contribute to dissemination of thatknowledge and experience to all staff and students within your area ofresponsibility. Act upon referrals from secondary mentalhealth services, other primary care workers consultants and other statutorybodies by providing triage, assessment, implementation and development ofprograms of care to individuals, groups and families, who are difficult toengage in mental health services. Implement and participate in theformulation of all policy and procedures within the area of responsibility inconsultation with relevant others. Plan, with teaching establishments, arealistic learning experience for students and for postgraduate students and beresponsible for the quality of the program. Participate in and support training programsdesigned for all staff groups. Monitor standards of practice within theteam, ensuring areas of deficit are addressed through audit. Co-ordinate the collation of evidencewithin the team in support of standards for better health improving quality. Independently assess, implement anddevelop programs of care. Prioritise and re-assign team workloadand develop caseload management system. Supervision and support. Assist the Team Manager in theInvestigation of complaints made regarding the service. Identify staff training needs. Make judgements in regard to the qualityof the service. Actively support the team through changein organisation and service delivery The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant. Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Experience
Significant and relevant post-registration mental health experience Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness. Minimum 12-months experience in community mental health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a community mental health practitioner. Experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues Knowledge
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 Able to draw upon a range of skills to support and deliver change within a MDT. Qualifications
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 Recovery CBT Solution Focus Therapy Management/coaching qualification. Skills
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 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 and dynamically to support the Manager in developing a healthy team culture, and driving forward team improvements and change at all times. Specialist clinical skills i.e. CBT training , Psychosocial interventions. Staff appraisal skills Understanding of Continuing Health Care Knowledge and Skills in Medication management relevant to the post 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. Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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You will, as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies, work collaboratively with service users with a significant degree of mental health complexity, their carers and other agencies, enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles. You will manage a defined caseload, working closely with other statutory and non statutory agencies to provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments (both individual and group work based) for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex presentations through. You will deliver care in line with agreed principles and policies. You will act as shift lead on a rota basis, coordinating the service delivery, prioritising workload and providing clinical advice to junior staff. You will also be able to offer consultation to other services and contribute to multi agency forum, you will contribute to the training of others. You will participate in, and chair, Risk Management and Professionals meetings. You will have access to support and supervision from an experienced multi- disciplinary team. You will contribute to the development of training programmes for junior staff and the local induction programme and mentor students. You will lead on investigations for complaints, SIRI;s and grievances. 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 responsibilities
The post holder will act as a Key workerfor a defined group of patients and organise care in accordance with thePersonalised Care Framework. Provision of case load supervision forBand 5 mental health practitioners and line management. To contribute to professionaldevelopment, 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 theclinical audit of the CMHS/MAIS. This will include annual audits. The post holder will ensure that theirclinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance withany NICE guidance. The post holder will be individuallyaccountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC or HPC professionalcode of conduct. To promote positive risk to allowclients independence and autonomy of choice. To liaise with other community resourcesand facilitate use of mainstream resources. To maintain a caseload of clients with asignificant degree of mental health complexity. To participate in the shift lead andprovide appropriate supervision. Practice within the legal and ethicalframework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that serviceusers interests and well-being are at the fore. Liaise, advise, develop and maintaingood 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 forthose who have complex needs, high risk behaviors and risk assess and managethese effectively with the MDT. Work collaboratively with adult socialcare to identify and implement any adult social care needs. Participate in all activities aimed atkeeping professional skills updated and contribute to dissemination of thatknowledge and experience to all staff and students within your area ofresponsibility. Act upon referrals from secondary mentalhealth services, other primary care workers consultants and other statutorybodies by providing triage, assessment, implementation and development ofprograms of care to individuals, groups and families, who are difficult toengage in mental health services. Implement and participate in theformulation of all policy and procedures within the area of responsibility inconsultation with relevant others. Plan, with teaching establishments, arealistic learning experience for students and for postgraduate students and beresponsible for the quality of the program. Participate in and support training programsdesigned for all staff groups. Monitor standards of practice within theteam, ensuring areas of deficit are addressed through audit. Co-ordinate the collation of evidencewithin the team in support of standards for better health improving quality. Independently assess, implement anddevelop programs of care. Prioritise and re-assign team workloadand develop caseload management system. Supervision and support. Assist the Team Manager in theInvestigation of complaints made regarding the service. Identify staff training needs. Make judgements in regard to the qualityof the service. Actively support the team through changein organisation and service delivery The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant. Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Experience
Significant and relevant post-registration mental health experience Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness. Minimum 12-months experience in community mental health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a community mental health practitioner. Experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues Knowledge
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 Able to draw upon a range of skills to support and deliver change within a MDT. Qualifications
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 Recovery CBT Solution Focus Therapy Management/coaching qualification. Skills
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 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 and dynamically to support the Manager in developing a healthy team culture, and driving forward team improvements and change at all times. Specialist clinical skills i.e. CBT training , Psychosocial interventions. Staff appraisal skills Understanding of Continuing Health Care Knowledge and Skills in Medication management relevant to the post 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. Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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