We are looking to recruit into our mental health services from nursing students currently studying Mental Health, Child or Learning Disability degree programmes to work as Band 5 Registrants. Students from Occupational Therapy degree programmes are also eligible to apply where considering a mental health practitioner role.
If you are currently on (or recently completed) one of the above programmes & are committed, compassionate & dynamic with excellent organisational & interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, motivated & thrive on innovation we welcome your application. Upon successful interview, you will be offered a post within one of our inpatient or community mental health services. Preferred areas of practice will be discussed at interview & allocated in line with our workforce vacancies & requirements.
As band 5 registrants, successful candidates will work within the NMC scope of practice and will include core clinical duties & management of patient care using evidence based principles in line with national and organisational policy & guidelines.
Interviews will be held in around March 2025 and the exact date of the interview will be confirmed following the application closing date.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for those who will be obtaining their degree and achieving NMC/HCPC registration within the next 6 to 12 months. In post, you will be supported in practice following our quality assessed preceptorship programme. There is the option to work as a band 3 within your allocated team/service whilst waiting for NMC/HCPC PIN number, converting to band 5 once PIN confirmed. A band 5 registrant is responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable. To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role, to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients and service users are met. Work always within the guidelines of the NMC code and organisational policies. Support and supervision of students and junior staff. All Livewell Southwest 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 providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other. We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well. Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer: Protected CPD time for registered staff Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training A Robust Preceptorship A bespoke induction programme Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation. Job responsibilities
Provide holistic, evidence-based/best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational policies/procedures and individual care plans. Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments for all situations associated with the safety and care of self and others. Actively participate in multi-disciplinary reviews, referrals, discharge planning, and case conferences to support or manage patient care. Maintain accurate, confidential records through IT based systems, which must be maintained in line with policy and Government directives. Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities. Awareness of organisational, professional and national developments within healthcare. Follow and comply with all policies, Patient Group Directives, standards and Quality Assurance initiatives. Be conversant with the vulnerable adult and child protection policy. Always maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient. Be responsible for own time management caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. Participate in all aspects of clinical governance, audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment. Actively participate in line management and annual appraisal with senior and junior members of staff. In the absence of Senior Nurse, safely delegate care whilst being aware of work pressures; offer support to colleagues. Act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Preserve confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. Work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. Person Specification
Experience
Completion of NMC approved Degree programme Placement experience in a variety of settings Life experience in wide range of settings Skills
Communication & interpersonal skills Ability to use initiative, problem-solve and work autonomously Good time management Leadership Skills Ability to assess holistically using evidence-based practice Medication Administration Supervision of Junior Staff Responsible and self-motivated Flexible to the needs of the service To understand and demonstrate Person-centred care. Able to work alongside other LiveWell Southwest services, Voluntary and Statutory Agencies to deliver a holistic package of care. Ability to travel across Plymouth/other areas Ability to support learning Ability to undertake breakaway/physical intervention Advanced knowledge and competence with specialised skills required in everyday nursing Effective communication and interactive skills including verbal, written and IT Core understanding and knowledge/awareness in specialist skills required in Nursing Adaptability within changing healthcare environments Ability to drive (Community staff) Knowledge
Policies and procedures Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general Audit NICE guidance relevant to field of practice Networking with other agencies Ethical issues in relation to care Other relevant courses/knowledge base relevant to the post Qualifications
Nursing Degree; Mental Health, Child or Learning Disability Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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This post is suitable for those who will be obtaining their degree and achieving NMC/HCPC registration within the next 6 to 12 months. In post, you will be supported in practice following our quality assessed preceptorship programme. There is the option to work as a band 3 within your allocated team/service whilst waiting for NMC/HCPC PIN number, converting to band 5 once PIN confirmed. A band 5 registrant is responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable. To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role, to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients and service users are met. Work always within the guidelines of the NMC code and organisational policies. Support and supervision of students and junior staff. All Livewell Southwest 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 providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other. We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well. Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer: Protected CPD time for registered staff Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training A Robust Preceptorship A bespoke induction programme Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation. Job responsibilities
Provide holistic, evidence-based/best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational policies/procedures and individual care plans. Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments for all situations associated with the safety and care of self and others. Actively participate in multi-disciplinary reviews, referrals, discharge planning, and case conferences to support or manage patient care. Maintain accurate, confidential records through IT based systems, which must be maintained in line with policy and Government directives. Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities. Awareness of organisational, professional and national developments within healthcare. Follow and comply with all policies, Patient Group Directives, standards and Quality Assurance initiatives. Be conversant with the vulnerable adult and child protection policy. Always maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient. Be responsible for own time management caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. Participate in all aspects of clinical governance, audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment. Actively participate in line management and annual appraisal with senior and junior members of staff. In the absence of Senior Nurse, safely delegate care whilst being aware of work pressures; offer support to colleagues. Act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Preserve confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. Work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. Person Specification
Experience
Completion of NMC approved Degree programme Placement experience in a variety of settings Life experience in wide range of settings Skills
Communication & interpersonal skills Ability to use initiative, problem-solve and work autonomously Good time management Leadership Skills Ability to assess holistically using evidence-based practice Medication Administration Supervision of Junior Staff Responsible and self-motivated Flexible to the needs of the service To understand and demonstrate Person-centred care. Able to work alongside other LiveWell Southwest services, Voluntary and Statutory Agencies to deliver a holistic package of care. Ability to travel across Plymouth/other areas Ability to support learning Ability to undertake breakaway/physical intervention Advanced knowledge and competence with specialised skills required in everyday nursing Effective communication and interactive skills including verbal, written and IT Core understanding and knowledge/awareness in specialist skills required in Nursing Adaptability within changing healthcare environments Ability to drive (Community staff) Knowledge
Policies and procedures Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general Audit NICE guidance relevant to field of practice Networking with other agencies Ethical issues in relation to care Other relevant courses/knowledge base relevant to the post Qualifications
Nursing Degree; Mental Health, Child or Learning Disability Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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