Job summary

30 hours per week.

Do you have a passion for offering quality care and assessments to children with mental health needs? Then, this is the job for you. Come and join a passionate and friendly team providing mental health services to children with or presenting with possible neuro diversity across the city of Plymouth. The team supports the wider CAMHS service offering specialist assessment, intervention and support to children and young people that may have, a learning disability, ADHD, autism, Tics or Tourette's and are struggling with mental health difficulties. The team are dedicated to providing a positive and supportive working environment, with an open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people who have or are suspected of having a Neuro developmental Disorder ( ADHD, Learning disability, Autism, Tics or Tourettes).The post holder will provide a holistic assessment for children and young people, which will involve close liaison with the multi-agency network; including schools and social care. The post holder will join a Multi-disciplinary Team and will work closely with other teams within the CAMHS service. They will hold a case load of complex need relating to the young persons neurodiversity or ongoing neurodiverse assessment and has co-morbidity of mental health needs. They will assess and risk manage cases and provided clinical lead to non-registered staff for delegated tasks. The post holder will provide specialist clinical practice into the team for children and young people with neuro-developmental disorders, delivering intervention within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post holder will work across other teams within CAMHS.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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 summary

About the Trust:

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Livewell Southwest CIC is a recognised provider of integrated health and social care services operating across South Hams, West Devon, Plymouth, and Cornwall. Whilst not a formal part of the NHS, Livewell Southwest CIC is a not-for-profit organisation which works alongside colleagues from local NHS hospitals and services to deliver expert care. Award-winning services are diverse and include community nursing, services for people with learning disabilities, physiotherapy, community mental health services, social work, wellbeing and health improvement services, services for children and young people and community pharmacies.

Main duties of the job

What you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.
• Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.
• Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team providing high quality, person-centred care coordination and wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions for people experiencing severe mental health difficulties. The post holder supports service users, families and carers through collaborative care planning, risk assessment, recovery-focused interventions and ongoing monitoring to improve wellbeing, independence and recovery outcomes

The post holder works across a variety of settings including office, telephone, video consultation and community environments. They manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, working collaboratively with families, carers, health and social care professionals, primary care services and third sector organisations.

The role operates under the supervision of appropriately qualified professionals and contributes to multidisciplinary care planning, service evaluation, clinical governance and the delivery of evidence-based wellbeing interventions. The post holder is expected to work autonomously within agreed protocols while seeking support and guidance when required.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate & manage a caseload of service users, acting as care coordinator where appropriate, to support recovery & monitor progress through multidisciplinary interventions.

Undertake comprehensive assessments, gather information from service users, carers and relevant records, & contribute to the formulation of care & treatment plans.

Develop collaborative, strengths-based & outcome-focused care plans with service users, families & carers.

Deliver evidence-based psychologically informed wellbeing interventions including behavioural activation, graded exposure, problem-solving, sleep improvement, emotional management, confidence building and medication support.

Undertake & contribute to complex risk assessments & risk management planning in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Monitor service users' wellbeing, identify changes in presentation, & escalate concerns appropriately.

Promote dignity, respect, choice & social inclusion, ensuring services are responsive to individual needs & preferences.

Develop collaborative relapse prevention plans & manage endings & discharge processes safely and effectively.

Liaise with health, social care, primary care & third sector partners to ensure continuity & coordination of care.

Maintain accurate and timely records & contribute to service reporting, audits, evaluation & quality improvement activities.

Report incidents, complaints, risks & service issues in line with organisational policies and governance requirements.

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 summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for two outstanding Specialty Doctors to join the medical team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors in our Community Mental Health Service (CMHS).

Main duties of the job

You will be forward thinking and able to manage your caseload expertly by ensuring regular assessment and reviews alongside primary care colleagues. You will be encouraged to work closely with the Consultant and Operational Staff to ensure smooth functioning of the service but also to ensure a high standard quality of care for those patients on your caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop psychotherapeutic skills and there are extended opportunities for experience in training in family interventions and CBT.

About us

LSW employs a number of SAS Doctors and wishes to provide a working environment that recognises their diversity, commitment and contribution to not just patient care, but also to the multidisciplinary team. In order to deliver on this aspiration, LSW has formally adopted the recommendations of the Charter for Staff and Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors that was first published in 2014 as a joint production by the BMA, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, HEE and NHS Employers. As a SAS Doctor at LSW, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the weekly teaching of junior doctors, in monthly peer group meetings, and the Specialty Doctor Committee. With a highly experienced and empathetic Medical Staffing Department, we also have a track record of supporting our SAS doctors to gain CESR accreditation.

We want your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment. As a social enterprise, we have the flexibility to do things differently. You can help tailor this post to your skills and interests - please contact Dr Fiona Kinnarney (Medical Lead) or Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager at [email protected] to explore this post in more detail.

It is planned that interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.

Job summary

22.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Pathway for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or Paediatric Nurse) to join our multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will contribute to a range of assessments and interventions for children and young people with eating disorders and their families. The role will include direct clinical work with children and young people whose primary diagnosis is an eating disorder and who require intensive support to minimise deterioration and improve their physical and mental health outcomes.

The successful candidate will work as part of the CAMHS Eating Disorder multidisciplinary pathway and will receive clinical supervision and line management from senior practitioners within the service.

Plymouth CAMHS works within the i THRIVE model of care, working closely with partner agencies to improve health and social outcomes for children, young people and families across Plymouth.

This role supports the wider CAMHS commitment to collaborative working, improving access to evidence based mental health services and reducing health inequalities across the city.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment and evidence based interventions for children and young people with eating disorders, working with their families and carers as part of the CAMHS Eating Disorder multidisciplinary team.

To take a key role in eating disorder assessments, care planning and coordination, including assessment and management of the physical health risks associated with eating disorders.

To manage a defined caseload, using clinical judgement to plan, deliver and review care in collaboration with children, young people, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.

To work closely with other professionals involved in the young persons care, including Psychiatry, Paediatrics, General Practice and Dietetics.

To provide specialist mental health assessment, formulation and interventions, drawing on knowledge of child development, child and adolescent mental health and eating disorders.

To work in accordance with current guidance for the recognition and management of medical emergencies in eating disorders, including MEED.

To support parents, carers and families as an integral part of assessment and treatment.

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 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 summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for two outstanding Specialty Doctors to join the medical team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors in our Community Mental Health Service (CMHS).

Main duties of the job

You will be forward thinking and able to manage your caseload expertly by ensuring regular assessment and reviews alongside primary care colleagues. You will be encouraged to work closely with the Consultant and Operational Staff to ensure smooth functioning of the service but also to ensure a high standard quality of care for those patients on your caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop psychotherapeutic skills and there are extended opportunities for experience in training in family interventions and CBT.

About us

LSW employs a number of SAS Doctors and wishes to provide a working environment that recognises their diversity, commitment and contribution to not just patient care, but also to the multidisciplinary team. In order to deliver on this aspiration, LSW has formally adopted the recommendations of the Charter for Staff and Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors that was first published in 2014 as a joint production by the BMA, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, HEE and NHS Employers. As a SAS Doctor at LSW, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the weekly teaching of junior doctors, in monthly peer group meetings, and the Specialty Doctor Committee. With a highly experienced and empathetic Medical Staffing Department, we also have a track record of supporting our SAS doctors to gain CESR accreditation.

We want your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment. As a social enterprise, we have the flexibility to do things differently. You can help tailor this post to your skills and interests - please contact Dr Fiona Kinnarney (Medical Lead) or Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager at [email protected] to explore this post in more detail.

It is planned that interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

Harford Ward is offering an exciting job opportunity for the role of Senior HealthCare Assistant. The Healthcare Assistant post is an integral part of the Multi Disciplinary Team on the Ward that provides both physical, social and psychological care to the patients that are admitted to Harford Ward. We are looking for the right person with an aspiration to provide compassionate care and support to people admitted to the Unit who are acutely mentally unwell and in crisis. This post is a rewarding role with career development opportunities for the successful individual.

The Glenbourne Unit is an acute mental health inpatient service provided by Livewell Southwest. The Unit consist of one female 19 bedded acute ward which is Bridford Ward and a male 19 bedded acute ward which is Harford Ward. We are currently rated outstanding by the CQC with the ward providing a wide range of support and treatment available to those experiencing deteriorating mental health; to support and enable their recovery. The Unit is an integral element of our Acute Care Pathway with links with the citywide Home Treatment Team and Community Mental Health Services.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursing Assistant is to assist the trained nurse in delivering physical, social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness, admitted to the Unit.

The post holder will be required to work both within Glenbourne and with clients in the community. This will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using our electronic patients notes.

The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurse and both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.

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 Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

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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 summary

37.5 hours per week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join ourDischarge to Assess Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting timely hospital discharges and enabling patients to regain independence within their own homes or community settings.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessments and interventions, ensuring safe and effective transitions of care from acute services. The team supports patients both in their own homes and in care home environments, working in line with the Governments Discharge to Assess model and promoting a Home First approach.

This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to make contact for an informal discussion prior to submitting an application.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service by using advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients who have complex presentations with physical, psychological and cognitive conditions. The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take an active role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the service, undertaking evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams clinical practice. They may lead on the implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols. This job may include supervising and managing staff.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-PTA-1664

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management.

To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, including providing leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover for staff who are absent and deputising in the team leads absence.

Deputising in the absence of the Registered manager/Team Lead can include operational/leadership duties such as supporting triage, waiting list management, attending meetings and delegation of work to Physiotherapy/support staff.

To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Physiotherapy and admin staff where applicable.

To regularly supervise and line manage both workload and caseload of Physiotherapist/support staff, undertaking and recording line management meetings and appraisals, supporting the attainment of competencies, knowledge and achieving objectives set out in their personal development plan.

To take responsibility and assist the team lead with the recruitment process of Physiotherapy and support staff e.g. taking part in interview panels, induction process and engaging with preceptorship programmes.

To support Physiotherapy/support staff and other Livewell SW health and social care professionals, to develop their knowledge, experience, providing advice, guidance, and signposting where appropriate.

To regularly provide learning opportunities to Physiotherapy/support staff and colleagues. This includes facilitating and providing instruction, training to supporting their development, attainment of skills, and ability to reflect on professional and ethical issues.

To attend student educator training and regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on practice placement, in line with Livewell SWs Placement Guidance for Non-Medical Undergraduate Learners and Students policy.

To support colleagues as a practice supervisor or supporting those completing the Preceptorship programme, including acting as a Preceptor in line with Livewell SWs Preceptorship Guidance document.

To participate in providing instruction, learning opportunities, experience and training to health and social care staff and students, including those from other Livewell services, professional disciplines and colleges as agreed with Team Lead.

To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both service users and formal/informal carers.

To educate service users and both formal/informal carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits that affect patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure, and workplace.

To support team lead with complaint management and responses, assisting with addressing and resolving complaints.

5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources.

On the rare occasion you may handle patient valuables as part of a home visit or community assessment, that you follow Livewell SWs policy Cash & Cheque Handling Procedures, section 6 Patient Money, section 7 Patient Travel.

To assess, prescribe and authorise both general and specialist aids and adaptive equipment in line with the organisations and the Community Equipment Services policy and procedures.

On occasions make recommendations for/work with trusted assessor for minor adaptations to increase / enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.

Where required may need to assess seating and positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories when accredited referring on to the wheelchair services as required for assessment of complex and specialist mobility and seating needs.

If appropriate following specialist training or working with colleagues who have undergone specialist training, recognise when there is a need to assess for splintingand positioning to prevent, treat and manage deformity and improve function for the upper limb, fabricating splints which may be complex in nature.

To ensure all equipment and relevant clinical stock is accounted for, maintained, used effectively and efficiently with risk assessments and appropriate training completed.

To ensure new or replacement equipment is not used by self or staff until it has been commissioned in accordance with Livewell SW policy. Defective equipment is reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Livewell SW procedures.

To utilise Livewell SW resources responsibly, following policy and guidance around the security, useability, decontamination, and maintenance of assessment equipment utilised in the clinical setting.

Authorise spend on services within operational and financial limits as designated by role and banding.

To take responsibility for ensuring solutions are at all times cost effective and to work within financial delegated limits.

To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation/guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf (e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc)

To assess the need for short/long term care placements or care packages for service users where required; factoring in the use of equipment, techniques or compensatory methods that safely meet the service users care needs whilst aiming to preserve health and social care budgets wherever possible.

To maintain high professional standards and conduct at all times, complying with the standards of practice in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and all of HCPC standards and regulations.

To follow Livewell uniform policy at all times, and to present in a professional manner.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.

To comply with the Lone Working Policy and procedures, utilising safety devices and/or apps, and always informing the department of your whereabouts during work hours.

To manage often competing clinical and non-clinical demands, prioritising the day-to day management of own caseload and that of the team, delegating activities as appropriate.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, independently organising, planning, and diarising a designated caseload to meet service priorities, readjusting plans as situations change and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, applying logical professional rationale that is based upon evidence based / person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To ensure use of risk assessment in all areas of your work are undertaken and comply with Livewell SW Health and Safety policies and Lone Working Policy.

To maintain up to date, accurate and complete records of all activity and clinical input (all formats of service user contacts, MDT care plans, assessments, reports), ensuring confidentiality at all times, complying with Livewell SW Health & Corporate Records policy and HCPC requirements for thorough and sufficient records.

To provide written communication to outside agencies and charitable bodies to support the need for services and equipment on discharge from the service.

To be responsible for the timely discharge of people from your caseload.

To utilise and complete applicable outcome measures in your service and offer service user feedback mechanisms when facilitating the discharge of service users from Livewell SW services.

To actively engage in caseload supervision with line manager, taking responsibility for ensuring own personal and professional development and statutory training demonstrating the ability to apply increasingly complex skills / knowledge as defined by identified competencies.

To submit completed travel expenses in line with Livewell SWs Travel and Subsistence Expense Claims policy.

To ensure all leave is requested in line with Livewell SW policy.

To report accidents, incidents, complaints, or faulty equipment in line with Livewell SW policy and procedures.

Responsibility for people who use our services.

To ensure the service user is aware of the role and philosophy of Physiotherapy and

components of the Physiotherapeutic process, utilising all means necessary toenable individuals to understand the nature and purpose of proposed actions orintervention, including explaining any possible risks involved.

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management. To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, including providing leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover for staff who are absent and deputising in the team leads absence. Deputising in the absence of the Registered manager/Team Lead can include operational/leadership duties such as supporting triage, waiting list management, attending meetings and delegation of work to Physiotherapy/support staff. To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available. To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Physiotherapy and admin staff where applicable. To regularly supervise and line manage both workload and caseload of Physiotherapist/support staff, undertaking and recording line management meetings and appraisals, supporting the attainment of competencies, knowledge and achieving objectives set out in their personal development plan. To take responsibility and assist the team lead with the recruitment process of Physiotherapy and support staff e.g. taking part in interview panels, induction process and engaging with preceptorship programmes. To support Physiotherapy/support staff and other Livewell SW health and social care professionals, to develop their knowledge, experience, providing advice, guidance, and signposting where appropriate.To regularly provide learning opportunities to Physiotherapy/support staff and colleagues. This includes facilitating and providing instruction, training to supporting their development, attainment of skills, and ability to reflect on professional and ethical issues.To attend student educator training and regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on practice placement, in line with Livewell SWs Placement Guidance for Non-Medical Undergraduate Learners and Students policy. To support colleagues as a practice supervisor or supporting those completing the Preceptorship programme, including acting as a Preceptor in line with Livewell SWs Preceptorship Guidance document. To participate in providing instruction, learning opportunities, experience and training to health and social care staff and students, including those from other Livewell services, professional disciplines and colleges as agreed with Team Lead. To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both service users and formal/informal carers. To educate service users and both formal/informal carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits that affect patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure, and workplace. To support team lead with complaint management and responses, assisting with addressing and resolving complaints. 5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources. On the rare occasion you may handle patient valuables as part of a home visit or community assessment, that you follow Livewell SWs policy Cash & Cheque Handling Procedures, section 6 Patient Money, section 7 Patient Travel. To assess, prescribe and authorise both general and specialist aids and adaptive equipment in line with the organisations and the Community Equipment Services policy and procedures. On occasions make recommendations for/work with trusted assessor for minor adaptations to increase / enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. Where required may need to assess seating and positioning needs and treat as appropriate including assessment for and prescription of standard wheelchairs and accessories when accredited referring on to the wheelchair services as required for assessment of complex and specialist mobility and seating needs. If appropriate following specialist training or working with colleagues who have undergone specialist training, recognise when there is a need to assess for splintingand positioning to prevent, treat and manage deformity and improve function for the upper limb, fabricating splints which may be complex in nature. To ensure all equipment and relevant clinical stock is accounted for, maintained, used effectively and efficiently with risk assessments and appropriate training completed. To ensure new or replacement equipment is not used by self or staff until it has been commissioned in accordance with Livewell SW policy. Defective equipment is reported and made safe without delay in accordance with Livewell SW procedures. To utilise Livewell SW resources responsibly, following policy and guidance around the security, useability, decontamination, and maintenance of assessment equipment utilised in the clinical setting. Authorise spend on services within operational and financial limits as designated by role and banding. To take responsibility for ensuring solutions are at all times cost effective and to work within financial delegated limits. To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation/guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf (e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc) To assess the need for short/long term care placements or care packages for service users where required; factoring in the use of equipment, techniques or compensatory methods that safely meet the service users care needs whilst aiming to preserve health and social care budgets wherever possible. To maintain high professional standards and conduct at all times, complying with the standards of practice in line with Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and all of HCPC standards and regulations. To follow Livewell uniform policy at all times, and to present in a professional manner. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. To comply with the Lone Working Policy and procedures, utilising safety devices and/or apps, and always informing the department of your whereabouts during work hours. To manage often competing clinical and non-clinical demands, prioritising the day-to day management of own caseload and that of the team, delegating activities as appropriate.To work as an autonomous practitioner, independently organising, planning, and diarising a designated caseload to meet service priorities, readjusting plans as situations change and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, applying logical professional rationale that is based upon evidence based / person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To ensure use of risk assessment in all areas of your work are undertaken and comply with Livewell SW Health and Safety policies and Lone Working Policy. To maintain up to date, accurate and complete records of all activity and clinical input (all formats of service user contacts, MDT care plans, assessments, reports), ensuring confidentiality at all times, complying with Livewell SW Health & Corporate Records policy and HCPC requirements for thorough and sufficient records. To provide written communication to outside agencies and charitable bodies to support the need for services and equipment on discharge from the service. To be responsible for the timely discharge of people from your caseload. To utilise and complete applicable outcome measures in your service and offer service user feedback mechanisms when facilitating the discharge of service users from Livewell SW services. To actively engage in caseload supervision with line manager, taking responsibility for ensuring own personal and professional development and statutory training demonstrating the ability to apply increasingly complex skills / knowledge as defined by identified competencies. To submit completed travel expenses in line with Livewell SWs Travel and Subsistence Expense Claims policy. To ensure all leave is requested in line with Livewell SW policy. To report accidents, incidents, complaints, or faulty equipment in line with Livewell SW policy and procedures.Responsibility for people who use our services. To ensure the service user is aware of the role and philosophy of Physiotherapy andcomponents of the Physiotherapeutic process, utilising all means necessary toenable individuals to understand the nature and purpose of proposed actions orintervention, including explaining any possible risks involved.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate clinical
• experience working in the
• profession
• Experience of working in
• inpatient, outpatient and
• community settings
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• workload
• An understanding of Clinical
• Governance and its implications
• for services including
• experience of quality issues and
• participation in service
• development, research and
• audit
• Supervisory and appraisal experience
• Experience of group work

Desirable

• Experience of
• waiting list
• management
• Experience of
• working with staff
• from other
• agencies
• Experience of
• audit projects

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
• Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language
• Can demonstrate substantial relevant experience within the NHS, including experience as a Physiotherapist in a post providing a range of experience e.g. orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculo-skeletal conditions
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Desirable

• Post graduate training in subjects relevant to role
• Masters degree ECDL or equivalent
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
• Clinical educator qualification and experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of rehabilitation,
• neurological and medical conditions relevant to post.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistants/technical instructors/support workers
• Competent IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters (if applicable to post)
• Ability to maintain effective judgement and reasoning skills under pressure
• Knowledge of wide range of legislation relevant to clinical area e.g NSFs, clinical guidelines, Care Act

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding
• health and social care provision
• Project or people management experience
• Experience of teaching and presenting

Skills

Essential

• Skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients, colleagues and other partners
• Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and as part of a wider multidisciplinary service
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• Negotiation skills
• Service development and quality
• improvement skills
• Good time management
• Good organizational skills
• Evidence of good multidisciplinary working
• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise performance
• Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
• Ability to work under pressure

Person Specification Experience Essential Postgraduate clinical experience working in the profession Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings Ability to organise and prioritise workload An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services including experience of quality issues and participation in service development, research and audit Supervisory and appraisal experience Experience of group work Desirable Experience of waiting list management Experience of working with staff from other agencies Experience of audit projects Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy HCPC Registration Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language Can demonstrate substantial relevant experience within the NHS, including experience as a Physiotherapist in a post providing a range of experience e.g. orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculo-skeletal conditions Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport. Desirable Post graduate training in subjects relevant to role Masters degree ECDL or equivalent Membership of relevant Special Interest Group Clinical educator qualification and experience Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of a broad range of rehabilitation, neurological and medical conditions relevant to post. Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team Experience of supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistants/technical instructors/support workers Competent IT skills Presentation skills Ability to contribute to weekend/evening working rosters (if applicable to post) Ability to maintain effective judgement and reasoning skills under pressure Knowledge of wide range of legislation relevant to clinical area e.g NSFs, clinical guidelines, Care Act Desirable Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and social care provision Project or people management experience Experience of teaching and presenting Skills Essential Skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients, colleagues and other partners Able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and as part of a wider multidisciplinary service Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills Ability to use initiative and work independently Negotiation skills Service development and quality improvement skills Good time management Good organizational skills Evidence of good multidisciplinary working Leadership and management skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise performance Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information Ability to work under pressure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

We want to hear from you! We recommend that before you make an application, please contact Demi Angouras, Practice Lead via email for an informal chat and clear overview of the role [email protected]

Exciting opportunity to join, the Mental Health Assessment & Intervention Service (MAIS). The service was set to provide high quality care for people experiencing mental health problems in Plymouth & has proved a success across the city. The service offer evidence-based treatment pathways for individuals that do not meet Community Mental Health Team, & require more intervention then is available in the community.

We are seeking to recruit a flexible Mental Health Support worker to join the team. This post will offer a challenging & exciting opportunity to gain experience of working across Livewell's Community Mental Health Service, developing relationships with Primary Care, partner agencies & secondary mental health services. You will co facilitate evidence-based recovery focussed interventions within groups & 1-1.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

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

Main duties of the job

Working within a multidisciplinary service of Consultants, Psychologist, Nurses, OTs, Social workers, Support workers, Peer Support Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners working to provide outstanding specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based intervention for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex emotional needs. Providing high quality of care, achieve the services key performance indicators, create a positive learning environment for all and maintain a culture of psychological safety.

Main duties of the job

Delivering interventions 1-1 and within a group setting that are evidence based and recovery focused.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone and face to face within the boundaries of confidentiality.

Verbal and written information sharing, within the Team or the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with the Livewell Southwest policies, including the Data Protection Act (1998).

The post holder demonstrates a positive attitude to mental health attending to patients with respect and courtesy.

The post holder will ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement early if a high number of applications are submitted.

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 summary

Up to 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking for suitably qualified practitioners with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure. Experience of working with adults of working age and older people is desirable but not essential. Liaison Psychiatry in Derriford provides a 24hr, 7 days a week provision and successful applicants will be expected to work various shift patterns on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

The specialist function of the team is to provide bio-psychosocial assessments for individuals aged 18 years and above within the Derriford Hospital footprint, either attending via the Emergency Department or being an in-patient within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health difficulties eg. psychiatric crisis or an organic presentation such as a dementia /delirium.

Following assessment, patients may be signposted to services in their local area (be that Plymouth, Cornwall, Devon or further afield). The Team work with hospital staff to develop plans of care for those who may be staying in hospital for a little longer.

It's a challenging and rewarding service to work in, and we need the best quality of candidates to help us grow our service further.

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses (RMN and RGN), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers who have relevant experience (NMC/HCPC registrations required). Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria in order to be considered.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10509

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Based within Derriford Hospital the Liaison Psychiatry service provides a mental health service to all wards and departments within the hospital where a person who has mental health need is receiving care.

As a member of the Liaison Psychiatry Team you will be expected to assess patients who are referred from the Emergency Department and ward areas within the acute general hospital.

The specialist function of the team is to provide bio-psychosocial assessments for individuals aged 18 yrs. and above within the Derriford Hospital footprint, either attending via the Emergency Department or being an in-patient within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health difficulties eg. psychiatric crisis or an organic presentation such as a dementia /delirium

You will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of, often complex, presenting problems. This can include being the decision maker in terms of discharge of patients experiencing mental health needs. You will be required at times to make clear autonomous decisions, based on analysis of complex presenting problems and clinical judgement.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills in terms of use of verbal, electronic and written formats.

You will be required to engage with patients who can be challenging and /or acutely distressed.

You will have Freedom to Act as a lone worker. Some autonomous working is expected. The Liaison Psychiatry Service sustains Core 24 compliance The operational hours of this service, is currently 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, with different shift patterns to cover the service delivery. Post holders will be expected to participate in the shift patterns over a 7 day period including weekends and bank holidays. In conjunction with other team members screen all referrals received by the team. Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments incorporating assessment of mental state of patients referred to the service. Utilise a range of highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are seen. Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations and challenging behaviours .Advise ward nursing, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams within the general hospital. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the promotion of care delivery and strategic objectives and taking responsibility/lead for specific areas of working e.g. liaison with police, drugs and alcohol, Safeguarding.Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Work collaboratively with social care teams, discharge planning teams, onward care teams, community liaison teams and community mental health teams in devising appropriate discharge plans. Deliver care that is evidenced based and reflecting current best practice. Be accountable for own practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional practice or HCPC relevant codes of practice. Demonstrate sound understanding of the ethical and legal issues in caring for all older adults attending the hospital. This will include Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (2005) issues as required. Raise awareness of mental health needs of older people in acute general hospital setting through discussion and collaborative working with staff of all levels and disciplines. Raise awareness of the mental health needs of the general population within the acute general hospital. Provide support and advice for carers and families of people with mental health needs within the general hospital setting whenever possible. The Liaison Service is committed to the implementation of the Triangle of Care as fully as possible. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the development of the Liaison Psychiatry Service. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers.

Work positively and sensitively with challenging and hostile behaviours to enable therapeutic and productive outcome.

Have highly developed interpersonal skills, self awareness and empathy to engage with others and provide an effective outcome.

Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve in complex situations where agreement is required, or communicate clear decision making and rationale when agreement cannot be reached.

Provide comprehensive information based on assessment to inform the care, treatment or discharge planning process of patients within the acute general hospital.

Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the Liaison Psychiatry Team and across other statutory and non-statutory organisations.

Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so

Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and Trust record keeping policies including CPA.

Comply with Local and National policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

Liaise with existing community MH teams regarding the status and progress of patients who are under their care in the acute general hospital setting. Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication to take account of others needs. Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others. Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email, clinical systems used by the team. Represent the team by attendance at meetings as delegated by Team Manager. Act as a role model in providing a service for people with mental health problems for all staff within the acute general hospital.

Job description Job responsibilities Based within Derriford Hospital the Liaison Psychiatry service provides a mental health service to all wards and departments within the hospital where a person who has mental health need is receiving care.As a member of the Liaison Psychiatry Team you will be expected to assess patients who are referred from the Emergency Department and ward areas within the acute general hospital.The specialist function of the team is to provide bio-psychosocial assessments for individuals aged 18 yrs. and above within the Derriford Hospital footprint, either attending via the Emergency Department or being an in-patient within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health difficulties eg. psychiatric crisis or an organic presentation such as a dementia /deliriumYou will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of, often complex, presenting problems. This can include being the decision maker in terms of discharge of patients experiencing mental health needs. You will be required at times to make clear autonomous decisions, based on analysis of complex presenting problems and clinical judgement.You will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills in terms of use of verbal, electronic and written formats.You will be required to engage with patients who can be challenging and /or acutely distressed.You will have Freedom to Act as a lone worker. Some autonomous working is expected. The Liaison Psychiatry Service sustains Core 24 compliance The operational hours of this service, is currently 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, with different shift patterns to cover the service delivery. Post holders will be expected to participate in the shift patterns over a 7 day period including weekends and bank holidays. In conjunction with other team members screen all referrals received by the team. Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments incorporating assessment of mental state of patients referred to the service. Utilise a range of highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are seen. Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations and challenging behaviours .Advise ward nursing, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams within the general hospital. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the promotion of care delivery and strategic objectives and taking responsibility/lead for specific areas of working e.g. liaison with police, drugs and alcohol, Safeguarding.Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Work collaboratively with social care teams, discharge planning teams, onward care teams, community liaison teams and community mental health teams in devising appropriate discharge plans. Deliver care that is evidenced based and reflecting current best practice. Be accountable for own practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional practice or HCPC relevant codes of practice. Demonstrate sound understanding of the ethical and legal issues in caring for all older adults attending the hospital. This will include Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (2005) issues as required. Raise awareness of mental health needs of older people in acute general hospital setting through discussion and collaborative working with staff of all levels and disciplines. Raise awareness of the mental health needs of the general population within the acute general hospital. Provide support and advice for carers and families of people with mental health needs within the general hospital setting whenever possible. The Liaison Service is committed to the implementation of the Triangle of Care as fully as possible. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the development of the Liaison Psychiatry Service. Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families and carers.Work positively and sensitively with challenging and hostile behaviours to enable therapeutic and productive outcome.Have highly developed interpersonal skills, self awareness and empathy to engage with others and provide an effective outcome.Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve in complex situations where agreement is required, or communicate clear decision making and rationale when agreement cannot be reached.Provide comprehensive information based on assessment to inform the care, treatment or discharge planning process of patients within the acute general hospital.Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the Liaison Psychiatry Team and across other statutory and non-statutory organisations.Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do soKeep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and Trust record keeping policies including CPA.Comply with Local and National policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.Liaise with existing community MH teams regarding the status and progress of patients who are under their care in the acute general hospital setting. Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication to take account of others needs. Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others. Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email, clinical systems used by the team. Represent the team by attendance at meetings as delegated by Team Manager. Act as a role model in providing a service for people with mental health problems for all staff within the acute general hospital.

Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner with ability to work unsupervised. Facilitative and Influencing skills. Flexible and adaptable. Tact, diplomacy and self-confident. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and Recent experience as a Band 5 Nurse or AHP equivalent either working with older adults or within dementia/complex care environments or with functional mental health issues. Ability to demonstrate transferable skills. Either experience of working with older adults with Depression and older adults with dementia. Or experience of working with adults with functional mental health problems. Suitable Candidates will show a clear willingness to develop skills in the areas of both functional mental health problems and older peoples/complex care mental health needs.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting. Evidence of developing and contributing to service development. Experience of change in health care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered General Nurse or Allied Health Professional such as Physiotherapist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (on relevant register e.g. NMC or HCPC). Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues. Leadership qualifications. Teaching Qualification. Non Medical Prescribing.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current practice with emphasis on Liaison Psychiatry. Evidence of post registration development. Understanding about how a persons physical health can affect their mental state. Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health. Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services in an acute general hospital. Understanding of services and their role in the provision of mental health care in the community. General understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the assessment process for this. Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures. Time management. Ability to manage environmental stress. Ability to work in a changing team. Articulate with a high level of communication skills. Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress. Ability to sustain high levels of concentration. Motivated and committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care. Ability to function as an autonomous practitioner. IT skills.

Desirable

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills. Problem solving skills. Solution focussed therapy skills. Physical healthcare skills. Motivational interviewing skills. DBT skills. Cognitive assessment skills. Experience of working in both acute mental health and in complex care and dementia care.

Person Specification Disposition Essential Autonomous practitioner with ability to work unsupervised. Facilitative and Influencing skills. Flexible and adaptable. Tact, diplomacy and self-confident. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand. Experience Essential Relevant and Recent experience as a Band 5 Nurse or AHP equivalent either working with older adults or within dementia/complex care environments or with functional mental health issues. Ability to demonstrate transferable skills. Either experience of working with older adults with Depression and older adults with dementia. Or experience of working with adults with functional mental health problems. Suitable Candidates will show a clear willingness to develop skills in the areas of both functional mental health problems and older peoples/complex care mental health needs. Desirable Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting. Evidence of developing and contributing to service development. Experience of change in health care. Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered General Nurse or Allied Health Professional such as Physiotherapist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (on relevant register e.g. NMC or HCPC). Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues. Leadership qualifications. Teaching Qualification. Non Medical Prescribing. Knowledge & Skills Essential Up to date knowledge of current practice with emphasis on Liaison Psychiatry. Evidence of post registration development. Understanding about how a persons physical health can affect their mental state. Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health. Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services in an acute general hospital. Understanding of services and their role in the provision of mental health care in the community. General understanding of Continuing Healthcare and the assessment process for this. Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policies and Procedures. Time management. Ability to manage environmental stress. Ability to work in a changing team. Articulate with a high level of communication skills. Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress. Ability to sustain high levels of concentration. Motivated and committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care. Ability to function as an autonomous practitioner. IT skills. Desirable Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills. Problem solving skills. Solution focussed therapy skills. Physical healthcare skills. Motivational interviewing skills. DBT skills. Cognitive assessment skills. Experience of working in both acute mental health and in complex care and dementia care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

37.5 hours per week. Do you have an interest in occupational therapy and how engaging in occupation can increase wellbeing and provide structure and activity to a service user's day?

Are you interested in activities such as sports, arts, music and skills of daily living, and how you can support others to engage in these interests to improve their lives?

Are you a positive, solution focused and creative person who would like to work with individuals who have often not had the opportunity to explore different activities in a supportive and nurturing environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive person to join our award winning team at Lee Mill working alongside our Occupational Therapists to provide individual tailored care and group activities to our patient group at Lee Mill.

Lee Mill is a secure recovery unit looking after adult males from Plymouth and the surrounding areas. The OT department comprises of two Occupational Therapists and two technical instructors who provide a timetable of therapeutic activities and occupation to our patient group. Activities include sailing, walking, catering, relaxation, support with education, budgeting etc. alongside any special interests or skills that the team possesses.

If you would like to spend your work life supporting others to engage in meaningful occupation, please call Lee Mill and speak to Chelsea McNabb (lead OT) or Sarah Murray (unit manager) for more information.

Main duties of the job

To use specialist technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, inpatient based therapeutic activity programme as part of the occupational therapy service provision to adults with a mental illness, Learning Disabilities and related issues.

To provide self-directed, individual activities for specified patients both on and off the unit, working within risk management guidelines, as this may include working alone in the unit for periods of time.

To be responsible for planning and implementing specialist activities and other appropriate interventions; both individual and group activities and treatments in accordance with identified needs, as sole or co-facilitator at Lee Mill or in the community. This may include developing additional, specialist therapeutic interventions and opportunities in line with service needs as directed by Senior OT.

Participate in the team which responds to any untoward incidents and undertake associated training.

To work closely with OTs and Nurses in the unit to ensure restrictions and escort arrangements are communicated and understood in order to comply with the agreed management of individual patients on the unit.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

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 summary

36 hours per week

Job Purpose

An experienced and specialised physiotherapist who will plan, co-ordinate, deliver, develop, and evaluate their physiotherapy service on a day-to-day basis.

The post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of a quality physiotherapy service with the guidance from the Team Lead, whilst working as a member of the MDT.

To provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives or other non-professional contacts.

To be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.

To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision.

To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.

Job Scope

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service by using advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients who have complex presentations with physical, psychological and cognitive conditions.

The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

This job may include supervising and managing staff.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, including providing leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover for staff who are absent and deputising in the team leads absence.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Physiotherapy and admin staff where applicable.

To regularly supervise and line manage both workload and caseload of Physiotherapist/support staff, undertaking and recording line management meetings and appraisals, supporting the attainment of competencies, knowledge and achieving objectives set out in their personal development plan.

To support Physiotherapy/support staff and other Livewell SW health and social care professionals, to develop their knowledge, experience, providing advice, guidance, and signposting where appropriate.

To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both service users and formal/informal carers.

To plan, organise and lead when delegated, both formal and informal treatments and health education groups for both service users and formal/informal carers.

To educate service users and both formal/informal carers regarding the impact of cognitive, perceptual, and physical deficits that affect patient safety and independence in the hospital and home, leisure, and workplace.

Role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

We may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

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 summary

Children, Young People and Families Service (CYPFS)

Band 5, 37.5 hours (5 days) or 22.5 (3 days) per week. Fixed Term.

The CYP Speech & Language Service has an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our busy community teams to support the delivery of speech and language interventions across the city of Plymouth.

We are looking for Band 5 therapists who will be able to work with a mixed paediatric caseload with children with speech and language needs in community clinics, early years settings and mainstream schools.

We provide a service based on the Care Aims philosophy which means you can deliver direct therapy that is matched to the childs individual needs. The service is committed to CPD, research and audit and a mentor system, clinical supervision and annual appraisal are in place.

The post holder may be required to work anywhere in the city as directed by the service team leaders, so flexibility is essential.

Main duties of the job

To provide an independently managed speech and language service to a mixed paediatric caseload with speech language and communication needs (SLCN) with support from senior colleagues.

To collect, identify and interpret complex case related information, undertake a range of formal and informal assessment, propose differential diagnosis based on evidence and prioritise and decide on appropriate treatment/management of CYP speech language and communication needs matched to the client/family need. To provide training and communication advice in schools, nurseries and other locations for implementation by teacher assistants and other professionals.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

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.

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 summary

37.5 hours per week.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within LWSW provides specialist mental health services for children, young people and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join CAMHS as the Band 7 Clinical Pathway Manager for the Plymouth CAMHS Acute Care Pathway (PCAP). The post holder will provide day-to-day operational and clinical leadership, working collaboratively with the Service Manager, clinical leads, multidisciplinary teams and other CAMHS managers.

The post holder will provide operational and clinical oversight across PCAP, supporting care in line with the i-THRIVE framework, promoting timely access, evidence-based interventions and responsive support for children, young people and families.

A key focus will be the continued transformation of PCAP, strengthening community-based assessment, treatment and intensive support, improving access and flow, and supporting care in the most appropriate setting. The role will also lead the continued development of the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team (HTT) function and a responsive community-based urgent and crisis care offer.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and resilient clinician and manager who can provide calm and confident leadership, support staff, maintain high standards of care and drive continuous improvement.

Role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

Lead the day to day operational and clinical management of PCAP with the Service Manager and clinical leads ensuring safe effective accessible responsive and cost efficient services. Undertake agreed specialist autonomous clinical practice alongside management duties. Chair and contribute to multidisciplinary business pathway and service meetings including the Senior CAMHS Business Meeting. Lead PCAP transformation development and integration including community and intensive support and the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team in line with national and local guidance. Work with CAMHS leaders and teams to review pathway models delivery and improvement. Manage referrals caseloads pathway flow review discharge access waiting times demand capacity activity outcomes evaluation and performance. Use workforce and resources effectively to provide care in the most appropriate setting. Provide line management appraisal and performance support promoting wellbeing reflective practice learning and improvement. Lead clinical governance audit patient safety risk assessment escalation complaints records data and compliance. Identify training needs and support evidence based care consultation and training. Maintain effective relationships with children young people families and partner services. Ensure robust clinical performance and business information supports service planning and contract negotiations. Participate in operational on call and CAMHS duty manager rotas.

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 summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery. Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare p

Main duties of the job

The Speech and Language Therapist at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington provides care for individuals with complex mental health needs. They lead therapeutic sessions and individual interventions to enhance communication skills, using their expertise to assess and manage cases. The role involves developing and evaluating interventions, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Support for career development, provided within a modern, therapeutic environment, seeks to ensure meaningful recovery for service users. The hospital emphasizes person-centred care, supported in partnership with various NHS Trusts and care providers.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, with over 8,000 employees, provides care across various health services, including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Neurological, and others, across England and Wales. Part of the global Ramsay Health Care, Elysium offers opportunities for professional growth and movement within its network of over 80 services. Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium aligns with the Disability Confident employer framework. The organization promotes a supportive work environment, focusing on the welfare of service users and the professional development of its healthcare staff, enhanced through collaborative initiatives with NHS Trusts.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559992742

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery.

Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey.

You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, alongside access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Manage a designated caseload, planning and evaluating interventions to support positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate specialist skills in managing complex cases, including those involving cultural and linguistic differences.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies for effective caseload management.
• Lead therapeutic group sessions and provide individual interventions where required.
• Undertake audits and contribute to service development and research initiatives.
• Provide specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and mental health-related communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care.

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be based at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 101 bed hospital providing specialist care for men and women with mental health conditions.

Opened in 2017, Wellesley Hospital works in partnership with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cygnet Health Care, and Livewell Southwest, helping to provide outstanding care and positive outcomes for service users.

The hospital offers a modern, therapeutic environment designed to support recovery, wellbeing, and independence, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• HCPC registration
• Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia
• Experience of working with families
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £42,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with mental health experience, looking for an opportunity where you'll be supported to develop your skills and achieve your career goals? If so, join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, and become part of a team dedicated to helping people achieve meaningful recovery. Wellesley Hospital is a purpose-built 101-bed hospital providing care and treatment for men and women with complex mental health needs. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting service users to develop and enhance their communication skills. You will lead therapeutic group sessions, build strong one-to-one relationships, encourage engagement, and empower individuals on their recovery journey. You will manage a designated caseload, using your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to complete assessments, develop and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual care plans. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from support from a regional network of healthcare professionals, alongside access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will: Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for service users with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Manage a designated caseload, planning and evaluating interventions to support positive outcomes. Demonstrate specialist skills in managing complex cases, including those involving cultural and linguistic differences. Develop and implement appropriate strategies for effective caseload management. Lead therapeutic group sessions and provide individual interventions where required. Undertake audits and contribute to service development and research initiatives. Provide specialist knowledge in areas such as acquired communication disorders, swallowing disorders, and mental health-related communication needs. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused care. Where you will be working Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF You will be based at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose-built 101 bed hospital providing specialist care for men and women with mental health conditions. Opened in 2017, Wellesley Hospital works in partnership with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cygnet Health Care, and Livewell Southwest, helping to provide outstanding care and positive outcomes for service users. The hospital offers a modern, therapeutic environment designed to support recovery, wellbeing, and independence, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred care. To be successful in this role, you'll need: HCPC registration Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia Experience of working with families Evidence of continuing Professional Development What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £42,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration, Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, Experience of working with families, Evidence of continuing Professional Development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration, Experience of managing a caseload involving assessment and treatment of dysphagia, Experience of working with families, Evidence of continuing Professional Development

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.

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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Wellington

TA21 9FF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

Make a real difference where it matters most helping people stay safely at home during times of urgent care. Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting challenge in Urgent Care? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy making a tangible difference to people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you. The Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) is an innovative multidisciplinary team providing urgent, person-centred care to people experiencing illness in their own homes, seven days a week. Our mission is simple: prevent avoidable hospital admissions and deliver outstanding care where people want to be most at home. Working within our highly respected team, you'll be at the forefront of urgent community care, using your OT expertise to support patients during periods of acute illness. We embrace shared learning, integrated working and positive risk-taking, ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place. An OT is a highly valued profession within CCRT, and you'll have the opportunity to work alongside trusted health and social care colleagues while developing advanced skills in urgent care, frailty assessment, clinical reasoning and holistic assessment. You'll also collaborate closely with our Acute Response Practitioners, broadening your physical assessment skills and enhancing your confidence in managing complex presentations.

Our service provides 7 day working from 08:00 to 20:00.

Main duties of the job

• The opportunity to work autonomously with a diverse and complex caseload of acutely unwell patients in the community
• Advanced experience in urgent and crisis response care.
• Exposure to holistic assessment and management of frailty and long-term conditions.
• Strong multidisciplinary working with experienced health and social care professionals.
• Ongoing training, competency development and access to professional courses
• Supportive leadership

As an OT within CCRT, you will manage your own caseload of complex patients, providing timely assessment and intervention to help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. You will work both independently and as part of a large multidisciplinary team, delivering responsive, person-centred care in people's homes

Whether you are looking to build your expertise in holistic urgent care assessment, develop advanced frailty skills, or make the transition from an acute hospital setting to community practice, this role offers an exceptional platform for professional growth. If you are an OT who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering outstanding care, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

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 summary

30 hours per week.

Do you have a passion for offering quality care and assessments to children with mental health needs? Then, this is the job for you. Come and join a passionate and friendly team providing mental health services to children with or presenting with possible neuro diversity across the city of Plymouth. The team supports the wider CAMHS service offering specialist assessment, intervention and support to children and young people that may have, a learning disability, ADHD, autism, Tics or Tourette's and are struggling with mental health difficulties. The team are dedicated to providing a positive and supportive working environment, with an open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people who have or are suspected of having a Neuro developmental Disorder ( ADHD, Learning disability, Autism, Tics or Tourettes).The post holder will provide a holistic assessment for children and young people, which will involve close liaison with the multi-agency network; including schools and social care. The post holder will join a Multi-disciplinary Team and will work closely with other teams within the CAMHS service. They will hold a case load of complex need relating to the young persons neurodiversity or ongoing neurodiverse assessment and has co-morbidity of mental health needs. They will assess and risk manage cases and provided clinical lead to non-registered staff for delegated tasks. The post holder will provide specialist clinical practice into the team for children and young people with neuro-developmental disorders, delivering intervention within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post holder will work across other teams within CAMHS.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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 summary

37.5 hours per week.

Make a real difference where it matters most helping people stay safely at home during times of urgent care. Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting challenge in Urgent Care? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy making a tangible difference to people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you. The Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) is a dynamic, innovative multidisciplinary team providing urgent, person-centred care to people experiencing illness in their own homes, seven days a week. Our mission is simple: prevent avoidable hospital admissions and deliver outstanding care where people want to be most at home. Working within our highly respected team, you'll be at the forefront of urgent community care, using your OT expertise to support patients during periods of acute illness. We embrace shared learning, integrated working and positive risk-taking, ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place. An OT is a highly valued profession within CCRT, and you'll have the opportunity to work alongside trusted health and social care colleagues while developing advanced skills in urgent care, frailty assessment, clinical reasoning and holistic assessment. You'll also collaborate closely with our Acute Response Practitioners, broadening your physical assessment skills and enhancing your confidence in managing complex presentations.

Our service provides 7 day working from 08:00 to 20:00.

Main duties of the job

• The opportunity to work autonomously with a diverse and complex caseload of acutely unwell patients in the community
• Advanced experience in urgent and crisis response care.
• Exposure to holistic assessment and management of frailty and long-term conditions.
• Strong multidisciplinary working with experienced health and social care professionals.
• Ongoing training, competency development and access to professional courses
• Supportive leadership

As an OT within CCRT, you will manage your own caseload of complex patients, providing timely assessment and intervention to help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. You will work both independently and as part of a large multidisciplinary team, delivering responsive, person-centred care in people's homes

Whether you are looking to build your expertise in holistic urgent care assessment, develop advanced frailty skills, or make the transition from an acute hospital setting to community practice, this role offers an exceptional platform for professional growth. If you are an OT who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering outstanding care, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

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 summary

The post is for 21 hours a week on a fixed term contract until September 30th 2027.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative psychologist who is passionate about working with people with learning disabilities.

The CLDT is a Mon-Fri 9-5 service covering the whole city of Plymouth. You will join a supportive team of psychologists within a psychologically minded co-located MDT with commitments to CPD and supervision, opportunities to develop your skills and improve outcomes for service users.

The post holder will be confident and able to provide formulation, assessment and intervention (at a 1:1 and systemic level) to understand and address a wide range of presenting issues for people with learning disabilities, their families, and the systems around them. They will show or develop skill in undertaking complex assessments including capacity, risk and neuropsychological assessments, and will also have an understanding of trauma informed working. They will apply or develop compassionate leadership skills to support the CLDT team and providers.

Main duties of the job

Our cohesive team of Psychologists provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service to service users aged 18+ with a Learning Disability. The person will be responsible for formulation, assessment & intervention with their own caseload of clients with a variety of complex issues including mental ill-health, risky & distressed behaviours, trauma history impacting on personality, autism spectrum disorders & neurological problems including dementia. This includes families & paid carers in a wide range of independent sector provision. There will be opportunities to contribute to groups & innovative clinical interventions, as part of a full MDT. You will be encouraged to focus on professional development & research in relation to people with learning disabilities, including co-produced research. You will contribute to teaching & clinical supervision at the CLDT & at the university of Plymouth.

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 summary

37.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity to work within MAIS service as an a experienced Mental Health Practitioner within Adult Mental Health Services. You will work within a registered-led multi-disciplinary Service delivering mental health assessments and interventions 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.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Job Share(s) Considered

"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"

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 mental health symptoms and complex presentations. You will deliver care in line with agreed principles and policies.

You will be responsible for 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.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10438

Job locations

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The role works across multi-disciplinary teams who proactively provide a range of evidence-based interventions, including therapies and recovery orientated support for those with presenting mental health symptoms and presentation with complexity within the community.

This role links directly to Community Mental Health Services.

The service is made of up various mental health professionals who work with people to support recovery. Offering various therapeutic interventions to support individuals.

This role exists to make sure people receive the right support at the right time by coordinating care, strengthening communication between teams, and keeping a clear focus on safety and continuity. The post holder will work closely with partner agencies, families, and other professionals to ensure plans are joined up and responsive to changing needs.

SCOPE AND RANGE

The services are dedicated to enhancing the quality of mental health care and improving outcomes for adults with mental health needs in Plymouth. They work collaboratively with colleagues across relevant departments, developing tailored plans and delivering holistic bio psychosocial assessments and support to identify each patients mental health needs and any risks they may pose to themselves or others.

The teams work in close collaboration with other services including the CMHT, Personality Disorders and Complex Emotional Needs Service, Adult Social Care and voluntary sector.

The role includes a high level of autonomous working, with the post holder carrying out high-quality skilled mental health assessments and providing risk formulation and care plans for patients using the service. This will be in close collaboration with family, friends and carers.

Care is generally provided in peoples homes and in other community settings. The post holder will work across various Livewell and community sites.

The post holder will provide support and supervision to junior staff such as preceptor nurses, community support workers and peer support workers within the team.

The post will include flexible working patterns over the 7-day week to incorporate cover for a 24/7 service, including nights on-call if required.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of often complex presenting difficulties; this can include being the decision maker in terms of the onward care plan for patients experiencing crisis mental health needs.

Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patients referred to the service.

Utilise a range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical/ home setting in which they are seen

Ability to match patient need with available skills and resources.

Work closely with peer support workers and volunteers to enhance patient experience.

Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams referring to the teams. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues.

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach responding to individuals.

To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carers

To provide skilled telephone-based support to help avoid further escalation of an issue

To offer an mental health assessments and appointments in a location most convenient/appropriate for the patient; this may be in their home, telephone or in a clinical setting.

To provide MH assessment to patients to identify presenting symptoms and concerns.

Identify the most appropriate intervention required for patient, with an emphasis on positive risk management, and refer, as necessary.

Following assessments provide high quality assessment reports/letters to the relevant professionals. Monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of the same standards.

Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others.

Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email and clinical systems used by the team.

Possess a good working knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and use this in relation to advising and planning care, independently or with other professionals.

The post holder will provide assessment and interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs.

Be able to make clinical decision.

Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients.

Formulate care plans, implement, and evaluate them alongside patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained.

To work within their professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BCAP) only.

Responsibility for People Management

Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff.

Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.

Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop.

Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff.

Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally.

Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff.

The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team.

Provide line management for junior staff.

The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy.

The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff.

Support the Team Practice Leads in the effective running of the team and monitoring of standards through effective clinical supervision of junior staff.

To take a clinical lead in absence of managers/ Practice leads.

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

To comply with Livewell Southwest financial policies and procedures.

Exercise a duty of care in relation to use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.

To maintain equipment as issued to them by Livewell Southwest for the job role - Lone working devise, mobile phone and IT equipment.

The post holder would be responsible for the safe storage and stock control levels of medication if required (NMC registered).

The post holder would be expected to be an authorised signatory for the ordering and authorisation of medication if required (NMC registered).

Responsibility for administration

Maintain all records used by the team securely in line with the organisations policy and local practice.

The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge, and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW mandatory training.

Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.

To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation, and delegation skills.

Regularly take a lead in clinical meetings ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views.

Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands.

Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff.

Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so.

Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and organisational record keeping policies.

Comply with local and national policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.

Responsibility for people who use our services

Advise referrers/family/patients, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.

Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with up-to-date guidance and Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations.

Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.

To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carers

Refer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Assist people to complete self-referrals when this is in their best interests.

Involve carers and families of people with mental health needs, providing support and advice as needed.

Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance.

Promote RECOVERY

Provide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines.

Demonstrate the ability to analyse often large amounts of complex information from a range of other services, assimilate these and their relevance to a persons mental health needs.

Formulate a clinical opinion including an assessment of risk and advise on an appropriate care plan.

Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. Including maintaining the safety of patients, staff, and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations.

Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion.

Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to medical staff.

For full details of this role, please see the attached Job description and personnel Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSEThe role works across multi-disciplinary teams who proactively provide a range of evidence-based interventions, including therapies and recovery orientated support for those with presenting mental health symptoms and presentation with complexity within the community.This role links directly to Community Mental Health Services.The service is made of up various mental health professionals who work with people to support recovery. Offering various therapeutic interventions to support individuals.This role exists to make sure people receive the right support at the right time by coordinating care, strengthening communication between teams, and keeping a clear focus on safety and continuity. The post holder will work closely with partner agencies, families, and other professionals to ensure plans are joined up and responsive to changing needs.SCOPE AND RANGEThe services are dedicated to enhancing the quality of mental health care and improving outcomes for adults with mental health needs in Plymouth. They work collaboratively with colleagues across relevant departments, developing tailored plans and delivering holistic bio psychosocial assessments and support to identify each patients mental health needs and any risks they may pose to themselves or others.The teams work in close collaboration with other services including the CMHT, Personality Disorders and Complex Emotional Needs Service, Adult Social Care and voluntary sector.The role includes a high level of autonomous working, with the post holder carrying out high-quality skilled mental health assessments and providing risk formulation and care plans for patients using the service. This will be in close collaboration with family, friends and carers.Care is generally provided in peoples homes and in other community settings. The post holder will work across various Livewell and community sites.The post holder will provide support and supervision to junior staff such as preceptor nurses, community support workers and peer support workers within the team.The post will include flexible working patterns over the 7-day week to incorporate cover for a 24/7 service, including nights on-call if required.MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESThe post holder will be expected to be able to make clear clinical decisions based on the analysis of often complex presenting difficulties; this can include being the decision maker in terms of the onward care plan for patients experiencing crisis mental health needs.Undertake holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patients referred to the service.Utilise a range of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical/ home setting in which they are seenAbility to match patient need with available skills and resources.Work closely with peer support workers and volunteers to enhance patient experience.Provide a consultation-liaison service to clinicians and clinical teams referring to the teams. This will include giving specialist advice on care, treatment and patients management issues.To be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach responding to individuals.To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carersTo provide skilled telephone-based support to help avoid further escalation of an issueTo offer an mental health assessments and appointments in a location most convenient/appropriate for the patient; this may be in their home, telephone or in a clinical setting.To provide MH assessment to patients to identify presenting symptoms and concerns.Identify the most appropriate intervention required for patient, with an emphasis on positive risk management, and refer, as necessary.Following assessments provide high quality assessment reports/letters to the relevant professionals. Monitor reports by junior staff to ensure they are of the same standards.Maintain high standards of integrity when communicating with patients and others.Demonstrate ability to use IT systems effectively including email and clinical systems used by the team.Possess a good working knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and use this in relation to advising and planning care, independently or with other professionals.The post holder will provide assessment and interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs.Be able to make clinical decision.Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients.Formulate care plans, implement, and evaluate them alongside patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained.To work within their professional registration (NMC, HCPC, BCAP) only.Responsibility for People ManagementProvide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff.Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop.Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff.Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally.Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff.The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team.Provide line management for junior staff.The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy.The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff.Support the Team Practice Leads in the effective running of the team and monitoring of standards through effective clinical supervision of junior staff.To take a clinical lead in absence of managers/ Practice leads.Responsibility for financial and/or physical resourcesTo comply with Livewell Southwest financial policies and procedures.Exercise a duty of care in relation to use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.To maintain equipment as issued to them by Livewell Southwest for the job role - Lone working devise, mobile phone and IT equipment.The post holder would be responsible for the safe storage and stock control levels of medication if required (NMC registered).The post holder would be expected to be an authorised signatory for the ordering and authorisation of medication if required (NMC registered).Responsibility for administrationMaintain all records used by the team securely in line with the organisations policy and local practice.The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge, and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW mandatory training.Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery.To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation, and delegation skills.Regularly take a lead in clinical meetings ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views.Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands.Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff.Maintain confidentiality of the patients as per policy whilst sharing information when appropriate to do so.Keep accurate and contemporaneous electronic/written patient records and comply with professional and organisational record keeping policies.Comply with local and national policies in relation to confidentiality and information sharing protocols.Responsibility for people who use our servicesAdvise referrers/family/patients, medical and other professional staff on the management of patients and contribute to care planning to meet identified needs.Conduct risk assessments on all patients presenting to the service in line with up-to-date guidance and Livewell Southwest policy. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations.Evaluate effectiveness of care interventions with all disciplines of staff, adjusting care plans where necessary.To provide skilled telephone advice to referrers, patients, and carersRefer and signpost people to appropriate mental health services as required both within and outside of the organisations area. Assist people to complete self-referrals when this is in their best interests.Involve carers and families of people with mental health needs, providing support and advice as needed.Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance.Promote RECOVERYProvide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines.Demonstrate the ability to analyse often large amounts of complex information from a range of other services, assimilate these and their relevance to a persons mental health needs.Formulate a clinical opinion including an assessment of risk and advise on an appropriate care plan.Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. Including maintaining the safety of patients, staff, and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations.Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion.Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to medical staff.For full details of this role, please see the attached Job description and personnel Specification.

Person Specification

Additional requirements And behavioural attributes

Essential

• To participate in on- call structure. Ability to work flexible hours.
• Able to work alone and unsupervised following induction period
• Reflective, curious and creative in approach to patient care
• Responsible and self-motivated, tact, diplomacy and self-confident.
• Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to learn new skills and develop role.
• Display values of being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity.
• Committed to developing and improving mental health services.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Specific skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Risk assessment and formulation skills, including safety planning.
• Robust and positive approach towards risk assessment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand.
• Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need. Working effectively with patients who may have a variety of communication difficulties.
• Triaging referrals based on clinical urgency.
• Ability to manage environmental stress.
• Ability to work in a changing team.
• Articulate with a high level of communication skills.
• Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress.
• Ability to sustain high levels of concentration.

Desirable

• Staff appraisal skills
• Committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care.
• Physical healthcare skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience of working with people with complex mental ill health within the community, including those who may abuse drugs and/or alcohol
• Significant experience as a Key Worker/ or Home Treatment/Crisis worker
• Experience of working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers
• Previous experience of working at a level relevant to the role, post registration experience in acute mental health.
• Completing complex mental health assessments in a variety of different settings in the community and signposting to relevant services
• Relapse prevention and Recovery Principles
• Experience of working with people in high levels of distress
• Extensive post-qualifying experience of practicing low intensity CBT interventions with people with a range of mental health problems in a community mental health setting

Desirable

• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and teaching to students and other health professionals
• Experience of working in an acute inpatient unit
• Experience of working with older adults
• Experience of working with people with an offending background
• Experience of conducting basic physical health screening
• Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting.
• Evidence of developing and contributing to service development.
• Experience of change in health care.
• Collaborative working with peer support organisations
• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
• Experience working with a psychologist or MH professional
• Experience of managing or supervising junior staff.
• Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health presentation.

Qualifications

Essential

• One of the following:
• RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing NMC Registration
• RGN/Dip HE/BSc Registered Nurse NMC Registration
• Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration
• Social Work Degree HCPC Registration
• Paramedic Science Degree/BSc/Dip HE HCPC Registration Registered

Desirable

• Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues.
• Clinical Supervision training
• Evidence of completion of statutory and mandatory training
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
• Non-medical prescriber or willingness to work towards this where appropriate.
• Leadership qualifications.
• (Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental health nurse, psychological wellbeing practitioner)

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of post registration development.
• Clinical Risk Assessment.
• Safeguarding Adults and Children
• Clinical Governance
• Care program approach & person-centered framework
• Psychological models of care and treatment
• Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005).
• Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services
• Understanding of the provision of mental health care and recovery services in the community.
• Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health.

Desirable

• CBT skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Solution focused therapy skills.
• Physical healthcare skills.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• DBT skills.
• Cognitive assessment skills.
• Microsoft Outlook.
• Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills
• SystmOne, Care First or other electronic records system also eCPA

Person Specification Additional requirements And behavioural attributes Essential To participate in on- call structure. Ability to work flexible hours. Able to work alone and unsupervised following induction period Reflective, curious and creative in approach to patient care Responsible and self-motivated, tact, diplomacy and self-confident. Able to manage difficult and distressing situations effectively. Flexible and adaptable, ability to learn new skills and develop role. Display values of being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity. Committed to developing and improving mental health services. Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport. Specific skills Essential IT skills Ability to prioritise workload Risk assessment and formulation skills, including safety planning. Robust and positive approach towards risk assessment Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to prioritise and reprioritise work to meet clinical demand. Ability to identify and refer on for unmet need. Working effectively with patients who may have a variety of communication difficulties. Triaging referrals based on clinical urgency. Ability to manage environmental stress. Ability to work in a changing team. Articulate with a high level of communication skills. Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress. Ability to sustain high levels of concentration. Desirable Staff appraisal skills Committed to developing new ideas and improving patient care. Physical healthcare skills Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience of working with people with complex mental ill health within the community, including those who may abuse drugs and/or alcohol Significant experience as a Key Worker/ or Home Treatment/Crisis worker Experience of working collaboratively with patients and their families/carers Previous experience of working at a level relevant to the role, post registration experience in acute mental health. Completing complex mental health assessments in a variety of different settings in the community and signposting to relevant services Relapse prevention and Recovery Principles Experience of working with people in high levels of distress Extensive post-qualifying experience of practicing low intensity CBT interventions with people with a range of mental health problems in a community mental health setting Desirable Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and teaching to students and other health professionals Experience of working in an acute inpatient unit Experience of working with older adults Experience of working with people with an offending background Experience of conducting basic physical health screening Previous experience of working in a community mental health setting. Evidence of developing and contributing to service development. Experience of change in health care. Collaborative working with peer support organisations Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis. Experience working with a psychologist or MH professional Experience of managing or supervising junior staff. Managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health presentation. Qualifications Essential One of the following: RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing NMC Registration RGN/Dip HE/BSc Registered Nurse NMC Registration Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration Social Work Degree HCPC Registration Paramedic Science Degree/BSc/Dip HE HCPC Registration Registered Desirable Post qualification experience/training in mental health and related issues. Clinical Supervision training Evidence of completion of statutory and mandatory training Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience. Non-medical prescriber or willingness to work towards this where appropriate. Leadership qualifications. (Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental health nurse, psychological wellbeing practitioner) Knowledge Essential Evidence of post registration development. Clinical Risk Assessment. Safeguarding Adults and Children Clinical Governance Care program approach & person-centered framework Psychological models of care and treatment Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). Understanding of National guidelines and initiatives related to provision of mental health services Understanding of the provision of mental health care and recovery services in the community. Specialist knowledge of mental disorders and their impact on physical health. Desirable CBT skills. Problem solving skills. Solution focused therapy skills. Physical healthcare skills. Motivational interviewing skills. DBT skills. Cognitive assessment skills. Microsoft Outlook. Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills SystmOne, Care First or other electronic records system also eCPA

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)