Community Mental Health Nurse

Job summary Are you a Mental Health nurse looking for a newrole?
Livewell Southwest, one of the most exciting organisations in Health& Social Care, is seeking enthusiastic practitioners to join our dynamic multi-disciplinaryCommunity Mental Health Service.
(CMHS) You will be joining the CMHS at anexciting point of change influencing how Community Mental Health Care isdelivered leading local services in providing outstanding care in the communityfor clients.
Main duties of the job The Core Team will work closely with other services to provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex presentations.
You will be able to provide specialist clinical input and use a range of approaches to work with complexity, and to supervise and support junior team members of multi-disciplinary mental health professionals.All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.Job Share(s) Considered"please notethat this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Workerroute, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regardsto 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 About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall.
Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration.
We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place.
Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships.
Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities.
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities Thepost-holder is responsible to the Manager of the Community Mental HealthService (CMHS) for the assessment of needs, development, implementation andevaluation of care for patients with a diagnosis of a severe and enduringmental health diagnosis.Thepractitioner is responsible for assessment of needs, development,implementation and evaluation of care, within the Personalised Care Framework.Thepost holder may be required to supervise junior staff within the CMHS.Accountability:Thepost holder is accountable to the Community Services Manager through the Line Managementsystem within the CMHS.Pay & Conditions:Thepost holder must have completed training as a first level registered nurse inmental health with a currently valid registration with the Nursing andMidwifery Council.Salarywill be Band 5.KeyTasks and Responsibilities of the Post:Thepost holder will assess all new referrals as appropriate, at home or in aclinic setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.Thepost holder will provide nursing care and other interventions as appropriate inthe right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy.Thepost holder will arrange for a defined group of practice patients to accessother parts of Adult Mental Health Services and work closely with all otherclinical professionals Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist,Social Worker etc.Thepost holder will act as a Key Worker for a defined group of patients andorganise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework.Thepost-holder will take part in clinical audits of the CMHS.
Thepost holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence andgood practice and in accordance with NICE guidance, and Livewell Southwestpolicy and procedures.Thepost holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordancewith the NMC professional code of conduct.Staff Management: Thepost holder may be responsible for supervising some junior staff within theCMHS.
Liaison andAdministration: Thepost holder will maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne,Home Treatment Team, Social Care, Primary Care services, MAIS, and thevoluntary sector.
Thepost holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient andstaff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMCguidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including Data Protection Act andthe Mental Health Act.
The post holder will be aware of NMC and LivewellSouthwest guidelines on record keeping, confidentiality, Mental Health Act andData Protection Act.
Professional Developmentand Education: Thepost holder will be required to keep up-to-date this will include Mandatorytraining, developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice, and NMCRevalidation.
Thepost holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placementsand training programmes for nurses.
Thepost holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regularline management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of LivewellSouthwest.
The post holderwill participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewedat this time.Please see attached full job despcrtion and person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/Dip HE - NMC Registration Desirable Supervisor and or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth or willingness to complete this training.
Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
Demonstrable experience of formulating and implementing care plans and risk assessment/management plans Multi-disciplinary working and autonomous working Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings Experience within a community Mental Health setting Skills Essential Ability to travel across Plymouth Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including: Assessment skills Communication and liaison skills Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills Team working skills Self-management ability Prioritising workload/resources Administration skills Interpersonal skills Computer skills Risk assessment management Crisis management Lone working Ability to plan/implement a package of care in the community for patients with mental health problems Ability to manage a caseload ensuring record keeping meets the standards of Livewell Southwest.
Responsible and self-motivated Able to manage own stress Flexible and reliable Empathic Desirable Ability to recognise and support stress in others A working knowledge of services and care pathways within Primary, secondary and third sector and statutory agencies Mentorship or equivalent Supervisor and or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth Group Interaction Skills Specific Therapeutic interventions Positive risk management Full driving license Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission Knowledge Essential Applies knowledge of PCF and Key working Knowledge and understanding of a range of mental health presentations and their treatment including NICE guidelines and the ability to apply evidence-based practice Administration and storage of medicines and side effects Relevant legislation including Mental Health Act, Capacity Act, Human rights act, DOLS Confidentiality Desirable Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Interest and awareness of national and local services developments Staff appraisal skills