Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and forward-thinking Physiotherapist to join our West Community Therapy Team on a full-time fixed-term basis.

We're looking for someone with a broad range of clinical skills to deliver holistic, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team. You'll play an important role in helping people maximise their independence and continue living well within their own neighbourhoods.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with experience across a range of clinical areas, including musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory, orthopaedics, and frailty and reablement. You'll be confident working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, including Occupational Therapists, Adult Social Workers, Social Care Prescribers, District Nurses and Support Staff. This role would suit either a newly qualified Physiotherapist with relevant community experience or an experienced Band 5 looking to develop their skills in a community setting.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills, contribute new ideas to a welcoming service undergoing transformation, and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 23-11-2026, with interviews being held in person on 03-12-2026.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement early.

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

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with a wide range of health conditions within community settings. This will include working with individuals presenting with musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, orthopaedic and frailty-related conditions.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes to support recovery, rehabilitation and independence. The role requires effective clinical reasoning, risk assessment and decision-making, adapting interventions to meet the needs of individuals in their own homes and community environments.

Working as part of an integrated neighbourhood team, you will contribute to joint assessments and coordinated interventions, ensuring seamless care and effective communication between services.

The post offers opportunities to further develop your clinical skills while contributing to service improvement and transformation. You will be supported by experienced clinicians and will have access to regular supervision, in-service training and continuing professional development opportunities.

The role requires frequent travel between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations across Plymouth. The post holder will therefore need to travel independently and be able to transport equipment required to deliver patient care.

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

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.

Join Our Community Learning Disability Team in Plymouth!

Are you a dedicated Community Nurse passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? We invite you to join our supportive team in Plymouth!

Who We Are

Our Community Learning Disability Team is committed to improving the quality of life and independence of individuals with learning disabilities. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives, and we strive to provide exceptional care in a friendly, collaborative environment.

The role includes working with individuals to understand their health needs and to plan appropriately for these. The role will cover holistic care which includes both physical and mental health aspects. Case management and coordination of support, assessing and reviewing the needs in a person centred approach. Liaising with other agencies and providers to ensure reasonable adjustments are in place.

Main duties of the job

The Community Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities. They may have either or both physical and mental health care needs. This will include relationships with Primary and Secondary health care, as well as private and voluntary care agencies.

To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality outcome focused service in a person-centred approach.

This is a generic community care role providing support and cover across Plymouth city localities.

To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality service to the population.

There is responsibility for participating in reviewing a persons eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding and is responsible for making consistent and well-informed professional decisions about the determination of CHC funding, ensuring that the national framework is applied, and they adhere to all local policies and procedures.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10474-2

Job locations

Westbourne Unit

Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Participating in the undertaking of health needs reviews and holistic health assessments to identify needs and plan care accordingly.

To identify, plan and manage risk of an individuals care needs, relating to physical health, behavioural and/or mental health.

To be responsible for assessing, planning and making recommendations for future care in partnership with patient, carer and multi-professional agencies including case conferences for reviewing the packages of care and care co-coordinating as appropriate.

To liaise with Primary and Secondary care agencies to ensure better health outcomes for individuals.

To ensure consideration of Mental Capacity in Best Interest decision making.

To maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with members of the multi-disciplinary team, the independent sector homes and all stakeholder agencies and organisations to ensure that the individual care needs can be met.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary team specialist assessments.

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, planning, prioritising and organising workload according to the needs of the service.

To provide any relevant information and explanation to clients and carers at a level commensurate with their ability to understand using total communication.

To provide evidence-based advice and guidance to care staff on the management of health needs to patients and signpost to other services.

To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstration high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To undertake health promotion/education whenever possible to all adults with a Learning Disability and also to contribute to planned health promotion activities.

To work with all other agencies with regards to the Safeguarding process.

Managerial Responsibilities

To be responsible for coordinating reviews as per guidelines.

Prioritise caseload to meet competing demands

To be aware of and abide by the Livewell SouthWest policies, standards and Clinical Governance initiatives.

Present confidentiality and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.

Involvement in continual audit and review of services to determine quality.

Maintain safe record-keeping and confidential practice, in line with Livewell SouthWest and professional guidance and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.

To ensure electronic record keeping policy is adhered to.

Professional Responsibilities

To maintain a high professional standard of conduct at all times in accordance with NMC/ professional bodies code of professional conduct. Maintain an active status on NMC/ professional bodies register.

To maintain own re-validation portfolio.

Assume responsibility for own professional development and personal knowledge. Undertake and contribute to research where appropriate.

Monitor own performance against agreed objectives through the process of appraisal and personal development plans and professional body regulations.

Maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and mandatory training and service training.

Plan and participate in the supervision and provision of experience for all nurse learners and other personnel as appropriate.

Participate in regular line management, caseload management and clinical supervision.

To deliver appropriate training and subsequent support to other staff, students and outside agencies when required.

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will be required to work within the MDT function of the CLDT and may need to be part of wider MDT groups relating to client need.

The post holder will liaise between other health, social and educational services in assessing, planning and reviewing client care needs/service provision.

The post holder will also work with other voluntary and secondary care providers.

6. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Travelling across city to many locations for assessments daily activity

Use of keyboard for assessments daily activity

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS

The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

7.1 Risk Management

In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.

7.2 Health and Safety at Work

You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.

You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation.

You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).

7.3 Infection Control

Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).

7.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults

All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

7.5 Research

For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects.

7.6 Sustainability and climate change

All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation. In particular this may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices, consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction.

7.7 Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff appointed.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical ResponsibilitiesParticipating in the undertaking of health needs reviews and holistic health assessments to identify needs and plan care accordingly.To identify, plan and manage risk of an individuals care needs, relating to physical health, behavioural and/or mental health.To be responsible for assessing, planning and making recommendations for future care in partnership with patient, carer and multi-professional agencies including case conferences for reviewing the packages of care and care co-coordinating as appropriate. To liaise with Primary and Secondary care agencies to ensure better health outcomes for individuals.To ensure consideration of Mental Capacity in Best Interest decision making. To maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with members of the multi-disciplinary team, the independent sector homes and all stakeholder agencies and organisations to ensure that the individual care needs can be met.To contribute to multi-disciplinary team specialist assessments.Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, planning, prioritising and organising workload according to the needs of the service.To provide any relevant information and explanation to clients and carers at a level commensurate with their ability to understand using total communication.To provide evidence-based advice and guidance to care staff on the management of health needs to patients and signpost to other services.To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstration high standards of practice and professional conduct.To undertake health promotion/education whenever possible to all adults with a Learning Disability and also to contribute to planned health promotion activities.To work with all other agencies with regards to the Safeguarding process.Managerial ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for coordinating reviews as per guidelines.Prioritise caseload to meet competing demands To be aware of and abide by the Livewell SouthWest policies, standards and Clinical Governance initiatives.Present confidentiality and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.Involvement in continual audit and review of services to determine quality.Maintain safe record-keeping and confidential practice, in line with Livewell SouthWest and professional guidance and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.To ensure electronic record keeping policy is adhered to.Professional ResponsibilitiesTo maintain a high professional standard of conduct at all times in accordance with NMC/ professional bodies code of professional conduct. Maintain an active status on NMC/ professional bodies register.To maintain own re-validation portfolio.Assume responsibility for own professional development and personal knowledge. Undertake and contribute to research where appropriate.Monitor own performance against agreed objectives through the process of appraisal and personal development plans and professional body regulations.Maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and mandatory training and service training.Plan and participate in the supervision and provision of experience for all nurse learners and other personnel as appropriate.Participate in regular line management, caseload management and clinical supervision.To deliver appropriate training and subsequent support to other staff, students and outside agencies when required.5. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPSThe post holder will be required to work within the MDT function of the CLDT and may need to be part of wider MDT groups relating to client need.The post holder will liaise between other health, social and educational services in assessing, planning and reviewing client care needs/service provision.The post holder will also work with other voluntary and secondary care providers.6. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOBTravelling across city to many locations for assessments daily activityUse of keyboard for assessments daily activity7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTSThe post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.7.1 Risk ManagementIn accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.7.2 Health and Safety at WorkYou must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation. You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).7.3 Infection ControlLivewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).7.4 Safeguarding Children and AdultsAll employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.7.5 ResearchFor clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects.7.6 Sustainability and climate changeAll staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation. In particular this may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices, consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction. 7.7 OtherThis Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply. Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff appointed.

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to present relevant information in a concise format.
• Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style
• Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals.

Desirable

• Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Mentorship Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning.

Experience

Essential

• Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues.

Desirable

• Experience working in primary /community health settings.
• Experience in mentoring students.
• Working across organisational boundaries.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care.
• Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues
• Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review.
• Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care.
• Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability.

Desirable

• Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care.
• Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery.

Person Specification Specific Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines. Good presentation skills Excellent organisational skills Able to present relevant information in a concise format. Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals. Desirable Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Mentorship Certificate Additional Requirements Essential Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport. Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning. Experience Essential Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments. Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues. Desirable Experience working in primary /community health settings. Experience in mentoring students. Working across organisational boundaries. Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care. Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments. Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review. Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care. Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability. Desirable Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care. Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care. Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery.

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

Westbourne Unit

Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Westbourne Unit

Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a developing team of passionate and committed practitioners within Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (PASS), as a Higher Level Assistant Psychologist.

PASS consists of a diagnostic service for Adults (PASSAT) and a post diagnostic advice and signposting service (PASS). This post sits predominantly within the diagnostic branch. However, we work together closely, sharing opportunities and skills to learn from each other and best meet the needs of the people we meet.

This post will provide experience of the Autism assessment pathway for adults without a learning disability, within a multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to deliver or be part of standardised and non-standardised assessments such as developmental histories, support calls, clinical interviews and ADOS, as well as formulation and MDT discussions and onwards referrals.

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.

Interviews will be held in person on Friday 20th November 2026

Main duties of the job

You will be working directly with individuals who are accessing the service for an Autism assessment.

You will provide telephone and email contact with individuals to identify barriers to assessment and reasonable adjustments to support their participation.

You will assist the Autism Practitioners and Psychologists in gathering assessment information, including detailed observations.

You will undertake needs based assessments that will support the development of formulation and contribute to broader clinical planning.

You will complete clinical admin to support the assessment process.

You will apply Psychological theory and the DSM V to inform formulations, differential diagnosis and MDT discussions.

You will facilitate psycho-educational workshops, with your colleagues or participation partners.

You may undertake audit and evaluation, providing data that helps the team identifying key areas for service improvement.

You may complete file reviews, applying psychological theory and the DSM V, to help inform diagnostic decisions.

This is an assessment focused service. We do not provide interventions.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

B9832-2026-SP-1157

Job locations

Westbourne

Scott Business Park

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To support the qualified psychologists and wider MDT working within the Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (PASS) through undertaking psychologically informed Autism assessment work and related activities with people with varying and complex presentations.

To undertake brief advice, signposting or consultation appointments, individually or in groups, and with families and professionals.

To proactively work with the MDT and service users to support the development of psychologically informed formulations utilising the DSMV diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Condition and communicate how this informs future support andonward referrals.

To support research projects, service evaluations and clinical audits as required.

SCOPE AND RANGE

PASS is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing and Social Work.

The assessment team (PASSAT) and post diagnostic advice and signposting (PASS). This post relates predominantly to PASSAT who provide MDT assessments for over 18s who may be Autistic, using the DSM V diagnostic criteria via received referrals come from GPs and other health professionals.

The team work with complex presentations that require skills in risk assessment and working with individuals and other teams to identify and remove barriers to accessing assessment and appropriate onward support.

The post holder will provide clinically supervised elements within the Autism assessment pathway as part of the MDT. This may include direct assessment with individuals, gathering collateral information from family, as well as risk assessments, file reviews, SBARs or other clinically indicated work to support effective and timely assessment. They will also contribute to written reports and formulation and clinical record keeping.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

To work sensitively and respectfully with clients who are possibly Autistic and may have co occurring conditions relating to mental or physical health, other neurodevelopmental conditions or challenging life experiences. To engage with them, identifying barriers and support, in order to deliver the assessment work.

Manage workload and clinical demands with support and clinical supervision from a designated practitioner psychologist.

Carry out and contribute to standardised and non-standardised, evidence-based bio psychosocial assessments as part of the Autism assessment pathway. Including some aspects of assessment under indirect supervision.

Develop psychologically informed formulations collaboratively with service users and MDT.

Complete collaborative, formulation based risk assessments and respond to risk information in line with organisational guidelines.

Establish service user strengths, needs and goals and appropriately signpost and refer to onward services as part of Autism assessments and post diagnostic 1:1 or group sessions.

To work within organisational guidelines to provide input into assessment and formulation of complex problems including: evidence of Autism, the long-term effects of childhood trauma, and other complex bio-psychosocial presentations.

Delivers group sessions, workshops and training to service users and colleagues, and provides advice within competence

To utilise appropriate theory and DSM V diagnostic criteria and apply it to clinical situations in order to integrate assessment data and begin to develop formulations and diagnostic decisions.

To be able to communicate, by talking and writing, psychological formulations and plans to the client, family members, carers and professional colleagues as appropriate. Including within MDT meetings

To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.

To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team.

Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of effective outcomes. This will include conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.

Communicate effectively with service users, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a manner that is sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centred.

Use IT systems effectively.

Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in accordance with Trust policy.

To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.

To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team.

Works within defined departmental and organisational policies and professional guidelines.

Plans and prioritises own workload independently, adjusting priorities in response to service demands.

Exercises judgement when gathering and analysing clinical and psychological information.

Works autonomously within agreed service protocols, seeking advice from a Practitioner Psychologist when situations fall outside established parameters.

Makes decisions regarding the collection and presentation of assessment information.

Human Resources

To receive regular clinical supervision and line management from an appropriately qualified clinician.

Required to demonstrate own duties to new staff.

Support teaching input on a variety of training courses and workshops to PASS and other Livewell staff.

Research and Development

Participates in service evaluation, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Collects, analyses and presents data to support service developments.

To conduct statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel and prepare data tables, graphs, etc as needed.

To assist with the dissemination of the results to service users, carers, service managers, other professionals and academic audiences.

Contributes to the development of patient information resources and service materials.

Information Technology

To maintain clinical records within the computerised patient information system (System one clinical records).

Uses electronic patient record systems and contributes to service audits and data reporting.

To be competent at word processing and the use of Office software, particularly e-mail.

Responsible for the accurate collection, recording and storage of sensitive patient information.

Uses electronic patient record systems and contributes to service audits and data reporting.

To conduct literature searches on electronic data-bases.

To be able to use Excel & SPSS to aid in the management of data used for research purposes.

Professional development

To undertake Continuing Professional Development in line with that recommended by the Heath & Care Professions Council and the BPS.

To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post-holders areas of expertise.

The post-holder will be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will:

Communicate with people, their families, carers and friends, in the process of autism assessments and group work where atmosphere may be highly emotive.

The post holder will interpret words, observe and record verbal and non-verbal communication in accordance with DSM5 diagnostic criteria.

Provide support to MDT colleagues

With appropriate support, collaborate with other Livewell Southwest teams and practitioners, providing training, workshops and advice within scope of competence.

Represent the team at appropriate events and meetings as agreed with Clinical Psychologist/Operational Lead

Contributes to the delivery of general clinical services through collaboration with professional staff of other disciplines.

Liaises and works in partnership with other health service providers in the relevant areas and works with statutory and voluntary agencies in the community where appropriate dependent on the needs of service users.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Frequent combination of sitting, standing, walking in a restricted position. Light physical effort for short periods/sits in constrained position for client sessions

MENTAL EFFORT

Frequent concentration.

Work pattern of predictable/occasional prolonged concentration.

Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration for client sessions.

Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when reviewing referral information, clinical records and assessment documentation.

Interprets and analyses complex information from multiple sources to support clinical assessment and formulation

Produces detailed reports and summaries requiring a high degree of accuracy.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

Regular exposure to distressing information relating to mental health, trauma, neurodevelopmental difficulties, safeguarding concerns and risk.

Supports individuals and families who may be experiencing significant emotional distress while awaiting assessment, during assessment or as part of onward support.

Requires resilience when managing emotionally demanding conversations and clinical information. Occasional contact with clients with forensic histories.

Responsibility of Physical Resources

Responsible for the safe use of office equipment and assessment materials.

Maintains and manages stock of clinical resources used within the service.

Uses specialist software and IT systems to support assessment and service delivery.

Working Conditions

Occasional unpleasant conditions, including exposure to hazards such as verbal abuse, hostility, risk of physical aggression

For full Job Description, see attached document.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo support the qualified psychologists and wider MDT working within the Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (PASS) through undertaking psychologically informed Autism assessment work and related activities with people with varying and complex presentations.To undertake brief advice, signposting or consultation appointments, individually or in groups, and with families and professionals.To proactively work with the MDT and service users to support the development of psychologically informed formulations utilising the DSMV diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Condition and communicate how this informs future support andonward referrals.To support research projects, service evaluations and clinical audits as required.SCOPE AND RANGEPASS is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing and Social Work.The assessment team (PASSAT) and post diagnostic advice and signposting (PASS). This post relates predominantly to PASSAT who provide MDT assessments for over 18s who may be Autistic, using the DSM V diagnostic criteria via received referrals come from GPs and other health professionals.The team work with complex presentations that require skills in risk assessment and working with individuals and other teams to identify and remove barriers to accessing assessment and appropriate onward support.The post holder will provide clinically supervised elements within the Autism assessment pathway as part of the MDT. This may include direct assessment with individuals, gathering collateral information from family, as well as risk assessments, file reviews, SBARs or other clinically indicated work to support effective and timely assessment. They will also contribute to written reports and formulation and clinical record keeping.MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESClinical To work sensitively and respectfully with clients who are possibly Autistic and may have co occurring conditions relating to mental or physical health, other neurodevelopmental conditions or challenging life experiences. To engage with them, identifying barriers and support, in order to deliver the assessment work. Manage workload and clinical demands with support and clinical supervision from a designated practitioner psychologist. Carry out and contribute to standardised and non-standardised, evidence-based bio psychosocial assessments as part of the Autism assessment pathway. Including some aspects of assessment under indirect supervision. Develop psychologically informed formulations collaboratively with service users and MDT. Complete collaborative, formulation based risk assessments and respond to risk information in line with organisational guidelines. Establish service user strengths, needs and goals and appropriately signpost and refer to onward services as part of Autism assessments and post diagnostic 1:1 or group sessions. To work within organisational guidelines to provide input into assessment and formulation of complex problems including: evidence of Autism, the long-term effects of childhood trauma, and other complex bio-psychosocial presentations. Delivers group sessions, workshops and training to service users and colleagues, and provides advice within competence To utilise appropriate theory and DSM V diagnostic criteria and apply it to clinical situations in order to integrate assessment data and begin to develop formulations and diagnostic decisions. To be able to communicate, by talking and writing, psychological formulations and plans to the client, family members, carers and professional colleagues as appropriate. Including within MDT meetings To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer. To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team. Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of effective outcomes. This will include conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys.Communicate effectively with service users, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a manner that is sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centred. Use IT systems effectively. Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in accordance with Trust policy. To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer. To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team. Works within defined departmental and organisational policies and professional guidelines. Plans and prioritises own workload independently, adjusting priorities in response to service demands. Exercises judgement when gathering and analysing clinical and psychological information. Works autonomously within agreed service protocols, seeking advice from a Practitioner Psychologist when situations fall outside established parameters. Makes decisions regarding the collection and presentation of assessment information.Human Resources To receive regular clinical supervision and line management from an appropriately qualified clinician. Required to demonstrate own duties to new staff. Support teaching input on a variety of training courses and workshops to PASS and other Livewell staff.Research and Development Participates in service evaluation, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives. Collects, analyses and presents data to support service developments. To conduct statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel and prepare data tables, graphs, etc as needed. To assist with the dissemination of the results to service users, carers, service managers, other professionals and academic audiences. Contributes to the development of patient information resources and service materials.Information Technology To maintain clinical records within the computerised patient information system (System one clinical records). Uses electronic patient record systems and contributes to service audits and data reporting. To be competent at word processing and the use of Office software, particularly e-mail. Responsible for the accurate collection, recording and storage of sensitive patient information. Uses electronic patient record systems and contributes to service audits and data reporting. To conduct literature searches on electronic data-bases.To be able to use Excel & SPSS to aid in the management of data used for research purposes. Professional development To undertake Continuing Professional Development in line with that recommended by the Heath & Care Professions Council and the BPS. To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post-holders areas of expertise.The post-holder will be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPSThe post holder will: Communicate with people, their families, carers and friends, in the process of autism assessments and group work where atmosphere may be highly emotive. The post holder will interpret words, observe and record verbal and non-verbal communication in accordance with DSM5 diagnostic criteria. Provide support to MDT colleagues With appropriate support, collaborate with other Livewell Southwest teams and practitioners, providing training, workshops and advice within scope of competence. Represent the team at appropriate events and meetings as agreed with Clinical Psychologist/Operational Lead Contributes to the delivery of general clinical services through collaboration with professional staff of other disciplines. Liaises and works in partnership with other health service providers in the relevant areas and works with statutory and voluntary agencies in the community where appropriate dependent on the needs of service users.PHYSICAL EFFORT Frequent combination of sitting, standing, walking in a restricted position. Light physical effort for short periods/sits in constrained position for client sessionsMENTAL EFFORT Frequent concentration. Work pattern of predictable/occasional prolonged concentration. Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration for client sessions. Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when reviewing referral information, clinical records and assessment documentation. Interprets and analyses complex information from multiple sources to support clinical assessment and formulation Produces detailed reports and summaries requiring a high degree of accuracy.EMOTIONAL EFFORT Regular exposure to distressing information relating to mental health, trauma, neurodevelopmental difficulties, safeguarding concerns and risk. Supports individuals and families who may be experiencing significant emotional distress while awaiting assessment, during assessment or as part of onward support. Requires resilience when managing emotionally demanding conversations and clinical information. Occasional contact with clients with forensic histories. Responsibility of Physical Resources Responsible for the safe use of office equipment and assessment materials. Maintains and manages stock of clinical resources used within the service. Uses specialist software and IT systems to support assessment and service delivery.Working Conditions Occasional unpleasant conditions, including exposure to hazards such as verbal abuse, hostility, risk of physical aggressionFor full Job Description, see attached document.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of psychological theory, and understanding of mental health difficulties and neurodiversity.
• Knowledge of issues relating to the diagnosis and post diagnostic support for autistic people.
• Knowledge of research and audit methodologies.
• Evidence of continued professional development in the field of Psychology .

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant and current research around Autism
• Knowledge of autism assessment methodology
• Knowledge of the roles of own and other professions within Autism
• assessment and community focused work

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduated to degree level in psychology at 2:1 or above, with evidence of CPD.
• Evidence of additional academic learning
• Eligible for graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Further training, experience or qualification relating to Autism Spectrum Condition or other neurodiversity.

Additional requirements

Essential

• The applicant must be comfortable working in
• non-health -based settings such as wellbeing
• hubs, community cafes etc.
• Able to work across the Livewell footprint

Specific Skills

Essential

• Organisation and time management skills, including the ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands, being capable of using
• initiative and organising work to agreed goals.
• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills, including being able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or
• contentious information in a potentially highly emotive atmosphere.
• Ability to integrate complex data; make evaluations; produce psychological formulations and contribute to decisions and report writing
• Ability to use supervision, knowing when to ask for additional support, identifying when there is need for advice and using
• supervision at agreed intervals.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and resilience when exposed to sensitive, upsetting, or challenging information.
• Ability to work as a member of a clinical team and to work collaboratively, flexibly and supportively.

Desirable

• Motivational interviewing
• ADOS assessment and scoring
• Neuro-developmental History interviews
• App and webpage editing and building

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an assistant psychologist role within a health or social care setting, private sector or VCSO.
• Experience of using clinical supervision / reflective practice in the workplace.
• Experience of applying theoretical models in practice.
• Experience of working with autistic people and/OR individuals with neurological, chronic physical or mental health conditions, other
• neurodiversity learning disabilities etc;
• And/OR life experience of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties or chronic health difficulties. This may include personal experience, or carer role.
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Has experience in undertaking elements of autism assessments .
• Can demonstrate through experience a commitment to supporting autistic people.
• Experience of research and audit in real world settings.
• Experience of cognitive assessment and administration of these in
• practice.
• Experience of community mental health settings, inpatient settings and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSOs).
• Experience of providing teaching, training or supervision.
• Experience of facilitating or co facilitating groups and delivering
• training.
• Experience of collaborative, formulation based risk assessment
• and management

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of psychological theory, and understanding of mental health difficulties and neurodiversity. Knowledge of issues relating to the diagnosis and post diagnostic support for autistic people. Knowledge of research and audit methodologies. Evidence of continued professional development in the field of Psychology . Desirable Knowledge of relevant and current research around Autism Knowledge of autism assessment methodology Knowledge of the roles of own and other professions within Autism assessment and community focused work Qualifications Essential Graduated to degree level in psychology at 2:1 or above, with evidence of CPD. Evidence of additional academic learning Eligible for graduate membership of the BPS Desirable Further training, experience or qualification relating to Autism Spectrum Condition or other neurodiversity. Additional requirements Essential The applicant must be comfortable working in non-health -based settings such as wellbeing hubs, community cafes etc. Able to work across the Livewell footprint Specific Skills Essential Organisation and time management skills, including the ability to be flexible and cope with multiple demands, being capable of using initiative and organising work to agreed goals. Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills, including being able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information in a potentially highly emotive atmosphere. Ability to integrate complex data; make evaluations; produce psychological formulations and contribute to decisions and report writing Ability to use supervision, knowing when to ask for additional support, identifying when there is need for advice and using supervision at agreed intervals. Ability to maintain professionalism and resilience when exposed to sensitive, upsetting, or challenging information. Ability to work as a member of a clinical team and to work collaboratively, flexibly and supportively. Desirable Motivational interviewing ADOS assessment and scoring Neuro-developmental History interviews App and webpage editing and building Experience Essential Previous experience in an assistant psychologist role within a health or social care setting, private sector or VCSO. Experience of using clinical supervision / reflective practice in the workplace. Experience of applying theoretical models in practice. Experience of working with autistic people and/OR individuals with neurological, chronic physical or mental health conditions, other neurodiversity learning disabilities etc; And/OR life experience of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties or chronic health difficulties. This may include personal experience, or carer role. Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Has experience in undertaking elements of autism assessments . Can demonstrate through experience a commitment to supporting autistic people. Experience of research and audit in real world settings. Experience of cognitive assessment and administration of these in practice. Experience of community mental health settings, inpatient settings and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSOs). Experience of providing teaching, training or supervision. Experience of facilitating or co facilitating groups and delivering training. Experience of collaborative, formulation based risk assessment and management

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Westbourne

Scott Business Park

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Westbourne

Scott Business Park

Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

We are excited to be recruiting 2 x permanent Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our diverse Community Therapy Teams within the North and West Neighbourhoods at Livewell Southwest.

Community Therapy is an evolving service that supports people to return home from hospital, maximise their independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals. We also provide ongoing assessment, rehabilitation, and management for people living in their own homes and residential care settings.

As an integrated health and social care team, we work alongside a wide range of professionals to support people throughout their adult lives. Our focus is on helping individuals achieve and maintain their optimum level of independence, wellbeing, and participation in the activities that matter most to them.

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable, and motivated Occupational Therapists who are passionate about person-centred care. You will be a collaborative team player, eager to contribute new ideas and help shape the continued development of our proactive and growing service.

If you're looking to develop your skills, bring fresh ideas, and help shape the future of community therapy, we'd love to hear from you. In return, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives every day.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients including those with complex presentation using treatment techniques to promote normal movement, motor relearning, cognitive therapy, compensatory techniques and daily living skills.

To use standardised and non-standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical, psychosocial and social functioning.

To assess for and prescribe adaptive equipment from the core catalogue, complete special orders to increase / enable or compensate for independent function.

To assess for major and minor adaptations, including disabled facilities grant applications.

To carry out assessment and compile supporting evidence to enable change in individuals housing arrangements (e.g. Devon Home Choice).

To assess postural and seating needs.

Complex manual handling risk assessment and provision of equipment for use in the community setting.

To have a working knowledge of legislation including The Care Act, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act, Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and how these relate to the Occupational Therapy role.

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

Fixed Term - 12 Months

22.5 hours per week.

At the Glenbourne Unit we are actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses, including Preceptor Nurses, who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission. Bridford Ward is a 19 bedded Female Acute Ward and Harford Ward is a 19 bedded Male Acute Ward.

Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK.

The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect.

Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and safe wards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in.

We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our 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.

Main duties of the job

The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward.

The postholder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students.

The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies.

You will need to have a passion for working with people with mental health needs and possess excellent communication skills as you will be alongside other professionals, families and carers.

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.

Job Share(s) Considered

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

Permanent 37.5 hours per week. We also have part time vacancies available. At the Glenbourne Unit we are actively recruiting motivated and professional Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses, including Preceptor Nurses, who are looking to work in our Outstanding rated Male and Female Acute Ward as awarded by the Care Quality Commission. Bridford Ward is a 19 bedded Female Acute Ward and Harford Ward is a 19 bedded Male Acute Ward.

Here at the Glenbourne we received an overall rating of outstanding, and we are one of only a few units of its kind to achieve this rating within the UK.

The unit was praised in particular for the compassionate care provided by staff, noting the 2015 mental health inpatient survey that rated nurses at the Glenbourne unit the highest in the country for treating patients with dignity and respect.

Our environment and organisation is supportive and driven to deliver quality, evidence based patient care, we have a clear focus on Quality Improvement and safe wards and strive to achieve a caring recovery focused environment and a supportive environment to develop in.

We are looking for clinically skilled, compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to providing care of the highest quality to some of the most vulnerable individuals known to our 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.

Main duties of the job

The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will be designated to take charge regularly of the ward.

The postholder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students.

The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies.

You will need to have a passion for working with people with mental health needs and possess excellent communication skills as you will be alongside other professionals, families and carers.

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.

Job Share(s) Considered

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

24 hours per week.

To support all aspects of therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the role setting. Facilitate a wide variety of therapeutic interventions and activities depending on service needs (this may include, one to one, group or joint working with colleagues). Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation in community-based support and social inclusion services.

Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation in community-based support and social inclusion services. You may be required to undertake 7 day working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in your contract of employment.

The post holder will work with patients referred to the service who may have a wide range of acute/chronic conditions. To support the running of the department including admin responsibilities and infection control measures.

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.

Main duties of the job

To provide a continuing element of the overall therapy programme/treatment plan to clients within the setting. This may include clients with additional physical health needs, physical disability, behaviors that challenge and learning disabilities.

The post holder will be involved with monitoring the patients progress, making some treatment decisions while assessing and re-assessing the patients progress.

The post holder will observe general behavior, functional ability, and response of patients and record the information liaising with the senior therapist/worker.

To use knowledge and skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological and physiological wellbeing. Encouraging self-management techniques were able.

Deliver, collect and instruct in the use of equipment for patients as part of their treatment plan.

Be responsible for material stock and maintenance stock levels as required. Order equipment from the Community Equipment Service.

To support and encourage patients, their relatives and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining maximal functional independence.

To be responsible for contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements if required within your team.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mental health practitioner to join the Asylum Seeker & Refugee Mental Health Team, working as part of a MDT in a specialist service. Secondments opportunities will be considered. The Asylum Seeker and Refugee Mental Health Team are a specialist team who have the experience, knowledge and expertise to work with the above issues. Alongside trained Clinicians there are volunteers some of whom have been service users and have experienced the asylum process. This enables the team to deliver culturally sensitive health care that is relevant to the clients that the team is supporting. The team offers a holistic approach towards care in line with Freedom from Torture recommendations who state that Treating a torture victim requires a holistic approach that responds to their physical, emotional and practical needs.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing a service to asylum seekers and refugees with complex mental health needs and related issues.

To liaise with colleagues in other health services to ensure fair access to other statutory and non-statutory health providers. To manage a caseload of asylum seekers and refugees with complex needs using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To be responsible for implementing interventions, individually or as a group. This may include developing additional, specialist intervention skills and developing opportunities in line with patients needs. To provide professional guidance, for staff and students as appropriate. To have a sound working knowledge of, and be able to implement evidence based practice within this service area. To be pro-active in supporting service developments in keeping with the changing needs of the client group and the overall multi-professional and organisation aims. To act as service representative in ASR related forums and meetings. To provide specialist education and training in order to disperse knowledge.

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.

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

Proposed Interview Date 16.12.2026

Permanent - Up to 34.5 hours. per week.

An opportunity to further develop your competency & career.

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a for Band 3 Community HCA (Clinical Support Worker) within the DN Treatment Clinics/ Lower Limb Service (LLS) working across Livewell Southwest Clinics. The LLS has been successful in becoming a National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) Implementation Site 1st tranche for the NWCSP Lower Limb Recommendations. The service has also recently been shortlisted for a HSJ award.

You will need to demonstrate a strong interest/experience in Tissue Viability & lower limb management in order to provide specialist care, in all aspects of lower limb health & skin care. Working clinically under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Nurse Associates. Effective communication & teamwork are key. Health promotion/patient education is an essential part of this role, as is collaboration with other allied healthcare professionals as Marjon University's Sports Therapists deliver our Wellbeing programme.

The DN Treatment Clinics provide care to non-housebound patients that is unavailable at their GP surgeries: , urinary catheter management, nephrostomy care & Topical Negative Pressure Therapy wound dressings.

Daily duties require periods of prolonged bandaging & the work is physically demanding. You will be required to work in a variety of treatment clinic settings across the Livewell footprint,

Main duties of the job

As a member of the DN Treatment Clinics/Wellbeing Lower Limb Service you may be required to work independently during your working day.

The post holder will demonstrate a history of interest in lower limb management and Tissue Viability.

The post holder is supported by the Community Team Manager and Specialist Service Lead and is responsible for supporting and collecting information for the holistic assessment and management of Lower Limb disease. To be highly skilled in compression bandage application techniques and wound management. Underpinning aetiology and management of patients with leg ulcers. The post holder will be required to make contemporaneous recommendations for the management of lower limb conditions and implementation of an appropriate care plans, know when to escalate to a senior member of the team. Demonstrating the principles of wound healing and management, the aim of which is to enable patients to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life.

Please note that 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 if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to 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, . 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.

To provide specialist professional and technical leadership in fire safety across Livewell Southwest, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, statutory requirements and healthcare fire safety guidance. The post holder will support the Corporate Risk and Compliance Team and Fire Safety Manager in delivering effective fire safety management arrangements across a diverse multi-site estate.

The role is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on all aspects of fire safety to managers and staff, promoting a safe environment for patients, service users, staff, contractors and visitors. The post holder will lead on fire safety assurance activities, undertake audits and risk assessments, identify and prioritise fire safety improvements, and support the development and implementation of robust fire safety systems and controls.

The post holder will deliver fire safety training, contribute to the management of fire-related risks, and provide specialist advice on fire precautions, fire detection and alarm systems, firefighting equipment, evacuation procedures and emergency planning. They will ensure the organisation remains compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, Health Technical Memoranda (HTM 05 series), Firecode guidance and other relevant legislation and standards, supporting the continuous improvement of fire safety performance across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

Lead on the development, implementation and assurance of fire safety management across the organisation, providing expert advice on fire safety legislation, NHS guidance and regulatory compliance. Develop and maintain fire safety policies, procedures and risk management arrangements, ensuring effective implementation across all services and locations.

Manage fire risk assessments, inspections, audits, investigations and associated action plans, working closely with operational teams, Estates, enforcing authorities and the Authorising Engineer (Fire) to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Maintain oversight of fire safety systems and infrastructure, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment and evacuation systems.

Promote a positive fire safety culture through effective stakeholder engagement, training and communication programmes, supporting services in developing evacuation procedures and emergency response arrangements. Monitor changes in legislation and guidance, provide specialist reports and assurance to management and committees, and support capital planning, business continuity, emergency preparedness and organisational resilience through the effective management of fire safety risks.

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

37.5 hours per week

(6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, 8am-4pm)

Providing a site assistant service for Mount Gould Hospital. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, tidiness and general appearance within all LSW premises. Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by Facilities Management Team within all LSW premises. This post operates 7 days per week including bank holidays on a rotational shift pattern. Must be able to work alone and on own initiative as well as part of a team.

The post holder must be able to drive and hold a full driving licence.

Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.

Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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.

Job Share(s) Considered

Main duties of the job

This role provides a portering service to Mount Gould Hospital. Duties will include moving and handling of heavy equipment, waste disposable, floor maintenance, internal postal delivery service and a cleaning service. You may be required to work in other locations to meet service needs. You may be required to change your shift pattern to meet service needs.

This post is worked over a 6 weeks rotational pattern as below:

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

6am-2pm 6am-2pm 6am-2pm 6am-2pm 6am-2pm DO DO

DO DO 8am-4pm 2pm-10pm 2pm-10pm 2pm-10pm2pm-10pm

8am-4pm DO DO 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm

8am-4pm 8am-4pm 8am-4pm DO 10pm-6am 10pm-6am 10pm-6am

10pm-6am 10pm-6am 10pm-6am 10pm-6am DO DO DO

2pm-10pm 2pm-10pm 2pm-10pm DO DO 6am-2pm 6am-2pm

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where compassion, collaboration and recovery are at the heart of what we do.

At Greenfields you will be supported to develop your clinical skills and professional practice while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. We value the contribution of every team member and encourage a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about mental health nursing, committed to trauma-informed and person-centred practice, and want to help people move towards greater independence and recovery, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join us at Greenfields Unit and be part of a team that is committed to making a lasting difference to the people we support.

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, holistic care within our inpatient environment.

You will:

Complete comprehensive assessments and develop, implement and review individualised care plans using Personalised Care Framework.

Promote recovery, independence, choice and positive risk-taking.

Undertake risk assessment and management, responding confidently to changing clinical needs and crisis situations.

Work collaboratively with patients, carers, families and our multidisciplinary team.

Make effective use of therapeutic interventions and resources available within the inpatient setting.

Support physical health and wellbeing alongside mental health recovery.

Work proactively with community teams and external agencies to promote continuity of care and seamless transitions from inpatient to community services.

Contribute to a positive, therapeutic and recovery-oriented unit environment.

Support and develop junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and experience as part of a supportive team.

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

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

29 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as a band 3 Medical Secretary/Administrator. Are you an experienced, highly flexible medical secretary or an enthusiastic administrator who enjoys working in a fast paced progressive environment, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a willingness to learn and our preferred candidate will be the medical secretary for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Psychiatry pathway which is a team which sits within the CAMHS service. The post holder will also be required to support other teams within CAMHS with various duties dependant on service demand. The applicant must be able to manage a pressured environment and a requirement to work autonomously.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent customer care skills, communication and organisational skills and good time management with ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications or substantial previous experience are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

To deliver an effective and competent level of secretarial and administrative support and consistently deliver a client focussed service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

To be responsible for providing daily secretarial and administrative support in the allocated service area ensuring business priorities are met for example: maintaining records, minute taking, data inputting and reception duties.

Typing of confidential reports/letters; which may be supplied via hard copy and/or dictation, (which may contain distressing information) as requested to meet service needs.

Working proactively to support team. Ability to work on own and proactively as part of a team

To provide the day-to-day supervision and line management of junior staff where appropriate.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will need to be flexible to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by their line manager.

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2026-AC-2010-2

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is secretary to the Consultant and is a demanding role. The emphasis is to provide an efficient and high quality secretarial service to the Consultant and speciality doctors, to liaise and communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, colleagues within the multidisciplinary team and external colleagues, other departments and directorates within Livewell Southwest and all agencies/organisations that interface with the Consultant's area of clinical responsibility, including clinical governance issues.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will need to be flexible and carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by their line manager.

Scope and Range- the medical secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to consultants and speciality doctors within the CAMHS Psychiatry Team. This role involves coordinating and managing secretarial duties within the Psychiatry Team. The postholder will have a specific service to support and are expected to be flexible and support the other services during staff absences and periods of increased demand, ensuring continuity across the department. You will need excellent organisational skills, good communication skills, a flexible approach , good time management and the ability to prioritise work and manage stress well.

Main Duties/Responsibilities- To provide an efficient audio/copy typing and word processing service as required. This includes the typing of letters and reports in an accurate and high-quality manner, adhering to the organisations turnaround time for clinic letters following appointments.

To work with the team in implementing all admin procedures including the typing letters, reports, training packages, emails, minutes and agendas as requested. This requires advanced keyboard skills, speed and accuracy within required timescales and constant use of a VDU daily.

Liaise with our referral co-ordinator to ensure referrals out to other services as requested by the doctors are processed in a timely manner, as well as any referrals in received.

To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.

To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/insurance records.

To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.

To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.

In liaison with the team responsible, maintain adequate supplies of office stationery in order to perform your secretarial duties.

Process incoming and outgoing mail, distributing to correct doctor in a timely manner.

Be responsible for all of the consultants incoming mail and e-mails, whilst using discretion to deal appropriately with any mail that does not require the consultants perusal.

Provide an efficient and accurate secretarial service to the consultant and to ensure the consultant's diary of appointments is updated and confirmed with them regularly. Use discretion to make changes to the consultants diary and communicate the changes whenever necessary.

To maintain, always, the highest level of confidentiality in respect of information concerning the Livewell Southwest or any of its staff or patients.

Record and monitor the consultants attendance/absence in own diary. Apply to the appropriate parties for approval of leave and obtain consultant cover. Arrange changes to the Consultant Duty Rota as necessary and again notify all parties of such changes.

Provide secretarial support for the junior doctors working with the consultants following outpatients clinics.

Liaise with the team and other medical secretaries to cross cover for annual leave and other leave as required, in line with the secretarial standard.

Liaise with GPs, patients, carers and other professionals on a daily basis via email, telephone calls or letters.

Book patients in for clinical appointments, send appointment letters, following the appointment outcome the appointment and booking the next appointment within timeframe stated by the doctor.

Be the first point of contact on the telephone for patients and healthcare professionals including following data protection protocols for confirming callers details. Use tact, diplomacy and maintaining confidentiality when talking to patients.

Take telephone messages and pass to correct secretary/team member as appropriate.

Maintain outpatients appointments and implement changes as necessary on own initiative to ensure that the lists run effectively and efficiently.

Review the consultants caseload and waiting lists regularly.

To coordinate and produce agendas and minutes for high level and confidential meetings, transcribing and distributing as necessary.

The post holder will liaise with patients, carers, families and other professionals and agencies to organise various meetings. Due to the urgency, some of these meetings are arranged at short-notice, requiring re-organisation of diaries to ensure service user needs are met.

To attend and participate in admin team meetings, as well as the wider service meetings.

Accurately recording large amounts of information relating to staff contact with patients onto Livewell Southwest database (SystmOne) daily.

The post holder will identify new ways of working and make changes to own work, when agreed, to improve service.

Ensure that all complaints, compliments, concerns, comments, and suggestions are appropriately recorded, and where possible resolved within level of role or escalated appropriately.

The post holder will be able to provide non-clinical advice and information with regards to appointments and visitors to the unit.

The post holder will undertake surveys/audits as required including staff surveys.

Respond to all communication via telephone calls, email, and written queries on behalf of the service area including call handling where appropriate.

Manage appointments, meetings, and events on behalf of the service, making bookings where necessary and ensuring all equipment and documentation is available.

Ensure that the corporate support function complies with all Livewell policies and procedures including Data Protection, confidentiality, Health and Safety, security and safeguarding.

Assist in the training of newly appointed secretarial/administrative staff and supporting them during their assimilation.

Be proactive and contribute ideas for improvement in the way the service is delivered.

Able to work on own initiative, prioritising work within defined policies and procedures to set timescales.

Supporting with all administrative tasks around FP10s, including monthly audits, ensuring signatory log is kept up to date when staff changes occur and scanning and saving the FP10into SystmOne

Distributing and logging FP10s

Monitoring the FP10 stock monthly and arranging collection of new FP10 pad from Mount Gould Hospital as and when required.

Communications and Relationships-The post holder will be in regular contact with nursing and other clinical staff, service users and carers, other appropriate bodies as needed, general practice, members of the public and all stakeholders

To maintain confidentiality regarding information gained during the course of work.

To be responsible for the work area and ensure and maintain a safe environment in line with Livewell Southwest policies and protocols.

Ensure that the consultants' caseload details are kept up-to-date

Deal with patients and service users of all ages and requirements over all forms of communication, being mindful of the communication challenges from service users and adapting accordingly.

Working with other admin staff within the wider teams.

Working with the Service Support Manager and other department managers regarding queries that require escalation.

To build positive working relationships with the immediate medical secretary team, wider administration/reception team, management, doctors and internal and external stakeholders as required.

Physical Effort -The job requires sitting working at a desk for periods at a time and moving patient notes to secure storage lockers which can be a number of files at once.

Mental Effort- Will use VDU for high proportion of time. The flexible nature of the job may require post holder to move within the team or within the wider organisational setting as required and undertake similar duties.

Emotional Effort -Exposure to unpleasant conditions is rare/occasional. May be exposed to verbal aggression from patients.

The post holder will provide and receive confidential, complex and sensitive information, orally, inwriting or electronically, within the boundaries of confidentiality. At times the information can be distressing

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is secretary to the Consultant and is a demanding role. The emphasis is to provide an efficient and high quality secretarial service to the Consultant and speciality doctors, to liaise and communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, colleagues within the multidisciplinary team and external colleagues, other departments and directorates within Livewell Southwest and all agencies/organisations that interface with the Consultant's area of clinical responsibility, including clinical governance issues.The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will need to be flexible and carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by their line manager.Scope and Range- the medical secretary provides comprehensive administrative support to consultants and speciality doctors within the CAMHS Psychiatry Team. This role involves coordinating and managing secretarial duties within the Psychiatry Team. The postholder will have a specific service to support and are expected to be flexible and support the other services during staff absences and periods of increased demand, ensuring continuity across the department. You will need excellent organisational skills, good communication skills, a flexible approach , good time management and the ability to prioritise work and manage stress well.Main Duties/Responsibilities- To provide an efficient audio/copy typing and word processing service as required. This includes the typing of letters and reports in an accurate and high-quality manner, adhering to the organisations turnaround time for clinic letters following appointments.To work with the team in implementing all admin procedures including the typing letters, reports, training packages, emails, minutes and agendas as requested. This requires advanced keyboard skills, speed and accuracy within required timescales and constant use of a VDU daily.Liaise with our referral co-ordinator to ensure referrals out to other services as requested by the doctors are processed in a timely manner, as well as any referrals in received.To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/insurance records.To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries.To maintain the computer clinic system in an accurate and secure manner.In liaison with the team responsible, maintain adequate supplies of office stationery in order to perform your secretarial duties.Process incoming and outgoing mail, distributing to correct doctor in a timely manner.Be responsible for all of the consultants incoming mail and e-mails, whilst using discretion to deal appropriately with any mail that does not require the consultants perusal.Provide an efficient and accurate secretarial service to the consultant and to ensure the consultant's diary of appointments is updated and confirmed with them regularly. Use discretion to make changes to the consultants diary and communicate the changes whenever necessary.To maintain, always, the highest level of confidentiality in respect of information concerning the Livewell Southwest or any of its staff or patients.Record and monitor the consultants attendance/absence in own diary. Apply to the appropriate parties for approval of leave and obtain consultant cover. Arrange changes to the Consultant Duty Rota as necessary and again notify all parties of such changes.Provide secretarial support for the junior doctors working with the consultants following outpatients clinics.Liaise with the team and other medical secretaries to cross cover for annual leave and other leave as required, in line with the secretarial standard.Liaise with GPs, patients, carers and other professionals on a daily basis via email, telephone calls or letters.Book patients in for clinical appointments, send appointment letters, following the appointment outcome the appointment and booking the next appointment within timeframe stated by the doctor.Be the first point of contact on the telephone for patients and healthcare professionals including following data protection protocols for confirming callers details. Use tact, diplomacy and maintaining confidentiality when talking to patients.Take telephone messages and pass to correct secretary/team member as appropriate.Maintain outpatients appointments and implement changes as necessary on own initiative to ensure that the lists run effectively and efficiently.Review the consultants caseload and waiting lists regularly.To coordinate and produce agendas and minutes for high level and confidential meetings, transcribing and distributing as necessary.The post holder will liaise with patients, carers, families and other professionals and agencies to organise various meetings. Due to the urgency, some of these meetings are arranged at short-notice, requiring re-organisation of diaries to ensure service user needs are met.To attend and participate in admin team meetings, as well as the wider service meetings.Accurately recording large amounts of information relating to staff contact with patients onto Livewell Southwest database (SystmOne) daily.The post holder will identify new ways of working and make changes to own work, when agreed, to improve service.Ensure that all complaints, compliments, concerns, comments, and suggestions are appropriately recorded, and where possible resolved within level of role or escalated appropriately.The post holder will be able to provide non-clinical advice and information with regards to appointments and visitors to the unit.The post holder will undertake surveys/audits as required including staff surveys.Respond to all communication via telephone calls, email, and written queries on behalf of the service area including call handling where appropriate.Manage appointments, meetings, and events on behalf of the service, making bookings where necessary and ensuring all equipment and documentation is available.Ensure that the corporate support function complies with all Livewell policies and procedures including Data Protection, confidentiality, Health and Safety, security and safeguarding.Assist in the training of newly appointed secretarial/administrative staff and supporting them during their assimilation.Be proactive and contribute ideas for improvement in the way the service is delivered.Able to work on own initiative, prioritising work within defined policies and procedures to set timescales.Supporting with all administrative tasks around FP10s, including monthly audits, ensuring signatory log is kept up to date when staff changes occur and scanning and saving the FP10into SystmOneDistributing and logging FP10sMonitoring the FP10 stock monthly and arranging collection of new FP10 pad from Mount Gould Hospital as and when required.Communications and Relationships-The post holder will be in regular contact with nursing and other clinical staff, service users and carers, other appropriate bodies as needed, general practice, members of the public and all stakeholdersTo maintain confidentiality regarding information gained during the course of work.To be responsible for the work area and ensure and maintain a safe environment in line with Livewell Southwest policies and protocols.Ensure that the consultants' caseload details are kept up-to-dateDeal with patients and service users of all ages and requirements over all forms of communication, being mindful of the communication challenges from service users and adapting accordingly.Working with other admin staff within the wider teams.Working with the Service Support Manager and other department managers regarding queries that require escalation.To build positive working relationships with the immediate medical secretary team, wider administration/reception team, management, doctors and internal and external stakeholders as required.Physical Effort -The job requires sitting working at a desk for periods at a time and moving patient notes to secure storage lockers which can be a number of files at once.Mental Effort- Will use VDU for high proportion of time. The flexible nature of the job may require post holder to move within the team or within the wider organisational setting as required and undertake similar duties.Emotional Effort -Exposure to unpleasant conditions is rare/occasional. May be exposed to verbal aggression from patients.The post holder will provide and receive confidential, complex and sensitive information, orally, inwriting or electronically, within the boundaries of confidentiality. At times the information can be distressing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualifications or significant equivalent previous experience and knowledge
• RSA II typing or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent previous experience and knowledge

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systems.
• Experience of supervising other staff members

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Understanding of Data Protection legislation
• Understanding of healthcare services and national requirements in inpatient and outpatient booking systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Understanding of confidentiality & data protection act
• Able to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues/staff

Desirable

• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Understanding of Data Protection legislation
• Understanding of healthcare services and national requirements in inpatient and outpatient booking systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills - writing, typing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a good level (face to face and over the telephone)
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to use initiative organising own workload to set deadlines within the scope of role
• Organised, efficient and accurate
• Flexible and adaptable willing to learn new skills
• Able to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively
• Able to apply tact and sensitivity to establish trust and support

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to NVQ 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualifications or significant equivalent previous experience and knowledge RSA II typing or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent previous experience and knowledge Desirable NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent Knowledge of SystmOne. Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systems. Experience of supervising other staff members Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne. Understanding of Data Protection legislation Understanding of healthcare services and national requirements in inpatient and outpatient booking systems. Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel Understanding of confidentiality & data protection act Able to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues/staff Desirable Knowledge of SystmOne. Understanding of Data Protection legislation Understanding of healthcare services and national requirements in inpatient and outpatient booking systems Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills - writing, typing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a good level (face to face and over the telephone) Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to use initiative organising own workload to set deadlines within the scope of role Organised, efficient and accurate Flexible and adaptable willing to learn new skills Able to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively Able to apply tact and sensitivity to establish trust and support

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information 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).

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

30 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.

Job Share(s) Considered

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.

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.

Job Share(s) Considered

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.

Livewell South West has nursing assistant posts which provide enhanced care to individuals who require 1:1 support.

The role of the OOA prevention Nursing Assistant is to assist the trained nurses in delivering physical, social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness, admitted to a Livewell South West (LWSW) MH unit. The primary function of this role is to support patients during their acute illness to prevent them being sent out of area. The aim is to support individuals to receive the best care close to home. You will need to have experience in working within Mental Health and providing 1:1 care to individuals with complex needs, including eating disorders, dementia and acute mental illness.

Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

We are highly committed to supporting our staff by providing regular support, supervision and encouraging relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be based within the Glenbourne unit on one of the acute wards but would be expected to move across services a short notice. The post holder is required to be flexible in the shift patterns as the service requirements can vary depending on patient need. These could vary in length and would include nights to provide a responsive 24/7 service. These would be as directed by service need including but not exhaustive (7-3pm, 9-5, 12-8pm, 8-8 and nights).

The post holder will be required to work within all of the Mental health wards of LWSW. 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 the CPA process on electronic patients notes under the supervision of the registered nurse

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.

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

Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner

Join our CAMHS Crisis and Liaison Team at Livewell Southwest as a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner and play a vital role in supporting children and young people at some of their most vulnerable moments. This is a rewarding role working across both community crisis responses and acute hospital settings, where you will deliver timely assessments, manage risk, and provide compassionate, trauma-informed care. We are looking for motivated, resilient practitioners who can think clearly under pressure, communicate effectively with families and partner agencies, and remain focused on safety and positive outcomes. In return, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values staff wellbeing, encourages professional development, and is committed to delivering high-quality, responsive care across Plymouth.

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 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. This role is primarily office-based, and staff are expected to be present at the team base unless otherwise agreed by their line manager in line with service needs.

Main duties of the job

You will assess and support children and young people experiencing mental health crisis in both community and hospital settings, helping them stay safe and stabilise during periods of acute distress. The role involves working closely with families, hospitals, and partner agencies to plan care, manage risk, and ensure timely decisions are made. You will be part of a fast-paced, supportive team, responding to urgent situations, contributing to safeguarding processes, and helping young people move safely through care when they need it most.

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.

Are you currently a Band 5 practitioner (social worker/OT/nurse) or newly qualified looking for an innovative role, whilst also maintaining a good work/life balance, with no weekend working or on-call work required? Look no further! Come and work with a hard-working passionate service CMHT

This is no ordinary role. The pace is fast. Lots of variety. Where challenges lead to growth.

Are you a passionate practitioner who is keen to work within the community, want to be part of the workforce shaping the future within the local community. A key worker for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care for patients who have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition. In addition to complex needs, high risk behaviours and difficulties with engaging with services. The service provides a Plymouth city wide service.

Innovation and creativity are central to continue the transformation of Livewell's Community Mental Health Services. Building and maintaining relationships working collaboratively with internal services improving relationships for seamless pathways of care, always providing personal centered care. Completing therapeutic interventions working within a trauma informed service to support independence and recovery for individuals within their community. Supporting service users, their carers and the wider network.

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

Main duties of the job

Providing provision of case load supervision for Band 3 mental health practitioners and line management. Carry out reviews of caseloads and support the process of recovery.

To contribute to professional development, appraisal, performance review and recruitment.

The post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance with any NICE guidance.

The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC or HPC professional code of conduct.

To promote positive risk to allow clients independence and autonomy of choice.

To liaise with other community resources and facilitate use of mainstream resources.

To maintain a caseload of clients with a significant degree of mental health complexity.

Practice within the legal and ethical framework set out by mental health related legislation to ensure that service users interests and well-being are at the fore.

Liaise, advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers, relatives and fellow health, social care professionals who are involved in the delivery of services.

Engage in support and care plans for those who have complex needs, and risk assess and manage these effectively with the MDT.

Work collaboratively with adult social care.

Please note that we 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.