Job summary

Why might this job interest you?

Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions

Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests

Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations

Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve but not be limited to you performing the above.

Main duties of the job

What youll need

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

About us

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job summary

Join an innovative rehabilitation service in one of the UK's most beautiful coastal locations

Livewell Southwest is seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine to join our expanding Rehabilitation Medicine team in Plymouth.

This substantive consultant post is primarily focused on leading and developing our community neuro-rehabilitation service, working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering specialist rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions across Plymouth and surrounding area. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to specialist services including community neuro-rehab clinics, spasticity management, intrathecal baclofen services, spinal rehab and service development initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an integrated rehabilitation network spanning community, inpatient and specialist services across Plymouth, supported through close partnership working between Livewell Southwest and University Hospitals Plymouth.

An Innovative Rotational Consultant Opportunity

For candidates seeking a broader rehabilitation medicine experience, this post can also form part of our new and innovative rotational consultant programme.

The rotational model offers substantive employment whilst providing the opportunity to rotate annually across three specialist rehab services:

• Community Neuro-Rehab
• Inpatient Neurological Rehab (Level 2a Specialist Rehabilitation Unit)
• Stroke Rehab Medicine

Main duties of the job

Consultants participating in the programme will rotate between these services on a 12-month basis, allowing them to broaden their clinical expertise, develop specialist interests and work alongside a range of multidisciplinary teams across the rehab pathway. This unique model has been designed to support professional development whilst strengthening integrated rehabilitation services across Plymouth.

Candidates may apply either:

• For the substantive Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Consultant role; or
• To join the rotational consultant programme incorporating all three rehabilitation medicine services. Lead and shape a developing Community Neuro-Rehabilitation service.

Why choose to work with us

• Work alongside experienced rehabilitation medicine consultants and specialist multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in specialist services including spasticity management, intrathecal baclofen and spinal rehab
• Opportunities for undergraduate teaching and research collaboration with the University of Plymouth
• Strong commitment to consultant development, CPD and service innovation
• Live and work in Plymouth, surrounded by the stunning coastlines of Devon and Cornwall

Find out more

We welcome informal discussions from prospective candidates who would like to explore either the standalone community role or the rotational opportunity

For further information, please contact:

Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager on [email protected]

Interviews will take place on Friday 27 November 2026

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, etc. Our induction 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

Why might this job interest you?

Being a mental health nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

What you can add

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
• Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

About us

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job summary

22.5 hours per week.

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

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

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

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

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

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

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.

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

37.5 hours per week - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tavistock community nursing team as a full-time, Community Sister/Charge Nurse on a fixed term or secondment basis. We welcome applications from experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 nurses passionate about leading a team of community nurses.

You will work closely with the Team Manager and collaborate with various internal and external services, including PCN and health & social care colleagues across primary & secondary care.

As an autonomous practitioner, you'll assess and treat patients with complex health & social care needs, manage a clinical caseload, and ensure holistic, evidence-based care to maintain patients at home. Responsibilities include thorough patient assessment, recognising deterioration, appropriate escalation and treatment planning.

Additionally, the managerial aspect of the role will require strong leadership skills to effectively manage, support, and develop the nursing team. You will embed excellent management practices to foster a positive, motivated, and adaptable work environment, driving change and maintaining team cohesion.

This role suits experienced nurses looking to expand their clinical and managerial expertise, who are committed to creating a supportive & dynamic culture.

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

Main duties of the job

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November.

The post holder will:

- Be responsible for the assessment of care needs & the development, implementation & evaluation of care through effective caseload management.

- Required to supervise junior staff & be able to teach qualified/unqualified staff, including students.

- Will be expected to be involved in the management & leadership of the service.

- Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing in all its forums, attending meetings & MDT discussions for patients and service delivery.

- Be responsible for designated staff and hold line management and appraisal responsibilities.

- To promote a collaborative approach to team culture & patient care within the team providing support to junior staff.

- To assist the Team Manager in the identification & maintenance of standards of care delivered and escalate accordingly.

- To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice.

- Actively participate in clinical governance & quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, eRoster management, incident and risk reporting and/or clinical policy development.

This role will be required be to cover an 08:30 to 17:00 service, 7 days a week.

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

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.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

B9832-2026-PTA-1664

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.2 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibility for people who use our services.

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

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

Includes a Recruitment & Retention payment (£3,277) & On call after probationary period.

The Livewell Southwest Estates team provide both planned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth and the surrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Estates team to ensure that buildings are compliant with all current legislation and are kept in good condition to enhance the patient and staff experience.

Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and with limited direct supervision as circumstances require. Required to foster good working relationship with customers, service users, managers and staff at all levels and at all times.

Main duties of the job

To undertake maintenance and installation work for mechanical services and equipment. The post holder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres, clinics and administration buildings.

Including Heating systems, Plumbing, Building management systems, motors, engineering plant, equipment and processes.

To serve as part of the maintenance team to deliver high quality care through effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all healthcare building services.

To comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek to apply best working practice at all times.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

Includes a Recruitment & Retention payment (£3,277) & On call after probationary period.

The Livewell Southwest Estates team provide both planned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth and the surrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Estates team to ensure that buildings are compliant with all current legislation and are kept in good condition to enhance the patient and staff experience.

Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and with limited direct supervision as circumstances require. Required to foster good working relationship with customers, service users, managers and staff at all levels and at all times.

Main duties of the job

To undertake maintenance and installation work for mechanical and electrical services and equipment. The post holder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of a range of electro-mechanical equipment within Livewell Southwest hospitals, health centres, clinics and administration buildings including Decontamination equipment, air conditioning/refrigeration systems, heating systems, plumbing, building management systems, motors, engineering plant, equipment and processes.

The Post-holder will also be required to become qualified and then carry out duties as an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with published HTM and once assessed as competent by Line Management.

To serve as part of the maintenance team to deliver high quality care through effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all healthcare building services and work as a member of the out-of-hours Duty Engineer roster as directed by Line Management.

To comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek to apply best working practice at all times.

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

Internal applicants only LWSW employees only

This post is available to LWSW employees only. Please do not share these details outside of the organisation.

37.5 hours per week.

The Livewell Southwest Estates team provide both planned and reactive maintenance to buildings across Plymouth and the surrounding area.

It is the responsibility of the Estates team to ensure that buildings are compliant with all current legislation and are kept in good condition to enhance the patient and staff experience.

The post holder must be able to work independently and as part of the maintenance team.

The post holder will manage their own allocated workload with limited direct supervision as circumstances require on a day-to-day basis, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy whilst Authorised Person (AP)plying policies and procedures relevant to the role.

The post holder will be required to foster good working relationships with customers, service users, managers, contractors and staff at all levels and at all times.

The post holder will be expected to work across Livewell Southwest's main sites and satellite sites and will be available to assist in the adaptations to specialised healthcare services which facilitate progress on major capital schemes and minor schemes of a more complex work content.

The post holder may be expected to participate in the management on call rota for Estates and Facilities related matters.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide operational management of the Estates Helpdesk and act as system administrator and subject matter expert for the Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) platform and associated business systems, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with organisational requirements Incorporated into this would be the delivery of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems to support safe, compliant, and efficient Estates operations.

The post holder ensures the Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) environment accurately reflects the estate, assets and statutory maintenance regime, and that reliable management information is available to decision-makers.

To lead the day-to-day delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Estates CAFM and PPM systems for Livewell Southwest; to provide accurate compliance evidence and operational insight; to coordinate statutory PPM planning in collaboration with Estates Supervisors; to train and support users; and to ensure alignment with Livewell policy, technical guidance, legislation and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM).

To comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek apply best working practice at all times.

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

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

Are you both experienced and motivated with a can do attitude? These are essential attributes for the post of Senior Project Manager, to lead the delivery of digital projects that will make a real difference to how our People Services operate for all of our hard-working teams across Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation - host employer for the NHS People Digital Programme - is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for this critical role.

You will be comfortable operating in a complex and fast-paced environment, providing structure and direction while adapting to changing priorities. You will proactively identify and resolve delivery challenges, manage interdependencies across multiple projects and services, and provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership and governance forums. If you enjoy bringing people together, solving problems and seeing complex projects turn into successful services, this is a role where you can have real impact.

Devon has been selected by NHS England to be an exemplar with their People Digital programme and the successful applicant will be sharing their knowledge nationally.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

30 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical team leader within the referral co-ordination team at the Glenbourne unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven individual to establish and work as part of a team in delivering an effective service.

The CTL will work with the matron to oversee core functions including bed management, supporting our patients and families in out of area hospitals, triage of referrals, liaison work with providers and patients in PICU and line management of the Place of Safety team.

The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be 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 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

In particular the post holder will:

Provide high quality care, service, initiative, and clinical support.

To support the day-to-day functioning of the referral coordination team and oversight of the place of safety team within the Glenbourne unit.

The position will involve liaison work, with other acute providers who will refer patients to our service for assessment and access out of area beds.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care

Triaging all referrals to the unit, managing bed flow and leading on minimising barriers to discharge. You will be helping to lead and supervise the Place of safety and front of house teams within the Unit.

Use independent judgement to prioritise the high-level completing demands to ensure an appropriate balance in the daily scheduling in line with clinical demand and responsibilities.

The CTL is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the recovery of patient with mental health needs. Ensuring timely admissions and discharges within the unit and for plymouth patients Out of area

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 ready for a new challenge? Are you currently working in an administrative role and looking for your next career step? The Community Mental Health Team are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic full time Medical Secretary to work at the Cumberland Centre for 37.5 hours per week across a Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on a 12 month Fixed Term contract.

The Community Mental Health Team works with service users who have a range of mental health difficulties. We are a multi-disciplinary team of Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Support Workers and other key professionals.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to support the mental health consultants with duties including audio typing of clinic dictations, arranging and re-scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate and up to date patient records, arranging meetings, minute taking and report monitoring. As such, we require someone with the skills to take on this demanding secretarial work. You will have proficient keyboard skills demonstrating accuracy in typing. Experience of audio typing or a willingness to learn this skill is essential.

Although you will primarily support the team based at the Cumberland Centre, there will be a requirement to cover the team at Avon House, Mount Gould on occasions when needed.

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.

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

13 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

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

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-1991-2

Job locations

Cumberland Centre

Damerel Close

Plymouth

PL1 4JZ

United Kingdom

Avon House

Mount Gould Hospital

Plymouth

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND 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.

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 consultants 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 quarterly.

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 weekly 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.

Provide line management support to one Band 2 Administrator as part of development.

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 FP10 into 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.

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND 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. 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 consultants 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 quarterly. 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 weekly 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. Provide line management support to one Band 2 Administrator as part of development. 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 FP10 into 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a medical secretary or senior administrator
• Proven experience of working to a deadline

Desirable

• Secretarial/significant administrative experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven secretarial and administrative experience
• Ability to effectively use all Microsoft packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Teams
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of Out-Patient, admission and waiting list procedures including RTT.
• Demonstrable experience of hospital software e.g. SystmOne/iPM

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent audio typing and computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, using initiative where appropriate
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate effectively with senior medical staff and service leads
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work supervised and unsupervised
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet service need requirements
• Ability to deal with multiple requests from consultants and doctors and prioritise accordingly

Desirable

• Ability to accurately touch type
• Ability to communicate to people in crisis on the telephone

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths
• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration/relevant subject or able to demonstrate significant previous knowledge and experience

Desirable

• ECDL
• IT qualification
• AMSPAR Diploma
• Secretarial/word processing qualifications
• RSA 2 in Typewriting or equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience

Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience as a medical secretary or senior administrator Proven experience of working to a deadline Desirable Secretarial/significant administrative experience in a hospital or clinical setting Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge Essential Proven secretarial and administrative experience Ability to effectively use all Microsoft packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Teams Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology. Understanding of Out-Patient, admission and waiting list procedures including RTT. Demonstrable experience of hospital software e.g. SystmOne/iPM Specific Skills Essential Excellent audio typing and computer skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, using initiative where appropriate Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to communicate effectively with senior medical staff and service leads Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work supervised and unsupervised Ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet service need requirements Ability to deal with multiple requests from consultants and doctors and prioritise accordingly Desirable Ability to accurately touch type Ability to communicate to people in crisis on the telephone Qualifications Essential 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths NVQ level 3 in Business Administration/relevant subject or able to demonstrate significant previous knowledge and experience Desirable ECDL IT qualification AMSPAR Diploma Secretarial/word processing qualifications RSA 2 in Typewriting or equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience

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

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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

Cumberland Centre

Damerel Close

Plymouth

PL1 4JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Cumberland Centre

Damerel Close

Plymouth

PL1 4JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

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

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

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

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

Job Share(s) Considered

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility

Main duties of the job

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

Up to 37.5 hours per week.

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

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

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

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

B9832-2026-NM-10509

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Disposition

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Up to 37.5 hours per week.

Are you passionate about education, developing others, and improving clinical practice? Do you enjoy planning and delivering training, supporting professional development, and driving positive change? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Practice Facilitator to join LUCSS. Working as part of a supportive team, you will facilitate practice-based learning and deliver training programmes across Integrated Community Teams, specifically Community nursing. You will support staff development through education, coaching, and facilitation, helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based care.

You will have strong clinical skills, a sound understanding of best practice, and the ability to inspire and support colleagues. Experience in education, training, or staff development is desirable.

This role is key to improving clinical outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and supporting continuous professional development.

Key requirements:

• Strong clinical knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Passion for education and workforce development.
• Ability to support and embed change in practice.

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

Main duties of the job

Most of the post holders time will be spent working alongside nursing staff in community settings, providing clinical guidance, supporting staff development, observing practice, and assessing competency in nursing skills. The role will also ensure adherence to evidence-based practice, professional standards, and the NMC Code of Conduct.

The successful candidate will demonstrate innovative thinking and ideally have experience leading, implementing, and embedding change within clinical services. They will possess a strong understanding of national and local policies, best practice guidance, and quality standards.

Working closely with the Community Practice Lead for Nursing, the post holder will support the delivery of education and training programmes, identify learning needs, and contribute to the development and implementation of competency frameworks for Bands 3 to 7. The role will focus on developing confident, competent practitioners with specialist knowledge in adult community nursing.

The post holder will support staff in completing competency frameworks, identifying and addressing additional learning needs to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care in line with national standards and government requirements.

Working collaboratively with Professional Training and Development teams, Operational Leads, the post holder will promote excellence in professional practice, continuous learning, and the delivery of high-quality patient care

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

36 hours per week

Job Purpose

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

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

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

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

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

To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.

Job Scope

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

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

This job may include supervising and managing staff.

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

Children, Young People and Families Service (CYPFS)

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.