Job responsibilities

• To work with individuals, families, schools and the community.
• To work in multi-agency partnerships, for example, Social care and other agencies.
• The wider SCPHN 0-19 team and Livewell Southwest, e.g. Public Health, Children and Families, Performance Management.
• The Primary Health Care Team.
• University Hospitals Plymouth departments, e.g. Paediatric Department; Neonatal Outreach, Emergency Department, Safeguarding Children's Office.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Midwifery
• Education departments, e.g. Plymouth University and Professional Training & Development Department
• Schools, Nurseries and Children Centres.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities:

• To practice the principles of Community Public Health Nursing as reflected in the wider definition described in the NMC competencies.
• Search for Health needs including surveillance and assessment.
• Stimulation of awareness of health needs including strategic leadership, promoting and protecting health.
• Influence on policies affecting health including developing quality and risk management, policy and strategic development.
• Facilitation of health enhancing activities including developing services and programs working with and for communities and Schools.

• There are frequent requirements for concentration and the work pattern is unpredictable.
• Occasionally within the course of employment attendance to court may be required to give evidence.
• There is constant change management/process affecting community service delivery.
• There is exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional situations, some potentially dangerous situations in the community, e.g. Drug & Alcohol Misuse, Violence and clients displaying mental health symptoms.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses deal with highly emotionally charged clients to safeguard children. The frequency of exposure is variable.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses are expected to be flexible and adaptable working in different bases to cover colleagues and service provision during sickness and study leave and utilising the resources available to them.
• They are easily accessible to the public, receive and cope with frequent interruptions throughout the day.
• During visits they may be required to work in unpleasant home environments, e.g. dirty, excrement, aggression.
• Likelihood of movement of base due to changing practice.
• To have specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
• To encourage the uptake of immunisations.
• To act as an advocate for clients, liaising with agencies within and outside the health service.
• To participate in and initiate multi-agency, activities and meetings as required.
• To work in partnership with children, young people and families to identify health needs that promotes and supports a healthy lifestyle. To take appropriate action in response to any deviation from the normal which may include referral to team members or other agencies?
• To identify children in need and respond in line with national and local requirements.

• To be the lead practitioner for families here there are identified child welfare concerns.
• To be responsible for managing, organising and promoting the needs of the caseload and neighbourhood public health.
• To take an innovative approach to practice in response to a changing service.
• To actively participate in Clinical and Professional Governance, team meetings by regular attendance, contributing to the content and agenda and provide evidence of participation.
• To be actively involved in the delivery of the NHS Public Health agenda as identified in the citywide Public Health Development Plan.
• To actively seek and promote client participation in planning delivery and evaluation of services.
• To be responsible for seeking to influence policy and strategic planning affecting service delivery.
• To take a leadership role as service delivery requires, e.g. specialist interest group, working parties.
• To ensure that equipment used during delivery of a School Nursing service is maintained appropriately.
• To participate in regular Clinical Supervision, Line Management, Appraisals and Caseload Supervision, as per Policies.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection process of prospective employees, e.g. SCPHN, Student SCPHN, Skill mix team members.
• To be a Line Manager to Band 2, 3, 4 and 5 as identified by the Team Manager
• To provide staff with appraisals as per Livewell Southwest Policy.
• To be responsible for management of annual leave, study leave and sick leave of staff.
• To manage disciplinary issues and complaints following Livewell Southwest Protocols and procedures.
• To supervise and facilitate student placements as required.
• To contribute to Livewell Southwest requirements for data collection and sharing of information.
• To access annual appraisals, identify training needs and develop a continuing professional development plan.
• To facilitate and provide practice based teaching and training to colleagues and identify opportunities for knowledge sharing within other organisations.
• To have a professional responsibility to ensure that staff access the training as identified in their appraisal.
• To provide mentorship/ preceptorship to newly qualified or appointed staff.
• To utilize the framework of Clinical Governance to learn from critical incidents and apply to practice.
• To ensure that skills in audit and research are maintained.
• To assist in Livewell Southwest research and audit, as required.
• To maintain a personal professional portfolio of continuing professional development as required by the NMC.
• Responsible for participating in audit and data entry thus demonstrating contribution to Livewell Southwest targets.
• To work within the clinical effectiveness framework using available evidence, research and audit to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• To attend in service training required by the needs of the service and organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
• NMC Registration.
• Relevant post registration course.

Desirable

• Registered Nurse Prescriber with current NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Working with complex families.
• Demonstrate experience of working with child protection concerns.
• Able to work effectively in a multi agency arena.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge current health issues relating to children and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge in:
• Children Act,
• Healthy Child Programme.
• Framework for Assessment.
• Child Protection.
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• To have understanding of current Government Policies affecting living, culture/racism/disability.
• Knowledge of requirements of those children and families with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-manage time.
• Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgmental and tolerant.
• Adaptable.
• Diplomatic and flexible.
• Team Player.
• Leadership.

Desirable

• Able to lead and line manage a team of skill mix in delivering a service.

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).

Job responsibilities

Duties:

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, and legible, with all care given documented at the time.. The post holder will be expected to participate in standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.

Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file, which will then be counter-signed by a registered nurse.

To report and record incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse.

To have a working knowledge and be responsible for ensuring nurses and patients equipment is in safe working order, disposed of or returned when no longer required as per Policy and to inform Line Manager if any problems occur.

To provide holistic evidence-based/best practice care to patients in accordance with National and organisation approved policies/procedures and individual care plans.

To undertake specific clinical tasks as delegated by members of the Nursing team having once undertaken relevant training and deemed competent .Working in line with the Livewell SouthWest Delegation to band 3 and 4 support workers guidance.

To provide appropriate support and advice to family and carers, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in dealing with complex and sensitive information and negotiating a positive outcome.

To recognise and respond to any changes in patient care situations, which might include risks to self and others including adult and child protection concerns. The post holder must inform the most appropriate professional at the earliest opportunity. Be conversant with the safeguarding adult and child protection procedures and policies.

To ensure privacy, dignity and human rights are respected for patients and Carers.

To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.

The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate)

To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of standards.

To work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes which may have constraints and require adaptability.

To provide basic education and continuing support to patients, family and carers.

To identify areas of concern regarding practice and communicate to the Caseload Holder.

Management & Leadership:

To undertake designated duties as required in line with the Delegation to band 3 and 4 support worker guidance.

Only undertake work which is within own competence and to identify any work required to be undertaken by more senior staff

To identify and take responsibility in the maintaining of clinical competencies in line with the job role. Ensuring these are adequately support by clinical sign off. Identifying areas where this may be required.

To be responsible for organizing own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands, using own initiative and be flexible when organising own workload on a day to day basis, which is often unpredictable in order to respond to the needs of the service.

To maintain and Preserve confidentiality at all times, and be aware of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment.

Complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation.

To complete and submit any necessary documentation as required by the District Nurse/Caseload Holder and District Nursing Manager.

Monitoring and ordering of stock levels and to utilise resources economically and effectively and promote cost consciousness throughout the service.

To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team.

To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To participate in team activities so as to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.

The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock/equipment ordering.

Communication:

To demonstrate effective communication with patients, staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. When communicating with patients it should be at the appropriate level for patients to understand such as patients suffering from terminal illness, dementia, disability, visually impairment and/or hearing impairment.

Able to communicate the role and eligibility criteria of the District Nursing Service.

Maintain accurate and up to date patient records and inform other professionals about changes in patients condition.

Act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the Service.

The Post Holder to be supplied with mobile telephones and lone working devices for work purposes and be expected to abide by Livewell Southwest Lone working policy including the Operational procedure for lone working devices.

Education & Training:

Maintain own clinical expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn new specialist skills required for service development. To maintain an up to date personal competency portfolio.

To attend and participate in meetings as negotiated within the team and to provide relevant timely feedback.

To participate in Reflective Practice, Practice Supervision and Appraisals and line management supervision as per policy .

Participate in the provision of community experience for all nurse learners and other professionals as appropriate.

To be encouraged to organise informal training sessions on behalf of the team using a variety of resources.

Travelling in all weather in heavy traffic to unknown areas on a daily basis, in the dark and adverse weather conditions.

Emotional Effort:

At every patient contact the post holder deals with emotional issues of patients and relatives.

At each visit staff may need to care for Patients with degenerative terminal conditions and their carers who may be children or adults within their home.

Need to deal with highly distressing and difficult family situations frequently such as grief, crisis care management with unpredictable care conditions.

Mental Effort:

Continuously interrupted, multi-tasking e.g. writing notes, answering mobile telephone call. Staff to carry a mobile telephone and are expected to be available to other staff and professionals and can be interrupted at any time.

Driving in all weather in heavy traffic to unknown areas on a daily basis, in the dark and adverse weather conditions.

Physical Effort:

Use of hoists and other lifting equipment often in a confined space in the patients home on difficult floor surfaces e.g. carpet.

At each visit staff risk assess the need to move light furniture in patients home to allow nursing procedures to be carried out often within a confined space.

Regularly carry and transport District Nurse equipment e.g. Nursing bag, documentation Laptop, phlebotomy equipment, sphygmomamometers and blood sugar machines.

Driving for periods of time between patients homes and requiring lifting nursing bags and equipment from the car boot on each visit.

The job involves several times in a day exposure and contact to highly unpleasant working condition such as secondary smoking, bodily fluids, including sputum, vomit, blood, urine and faeces, soiled linen, fleas, lice, scabies poor hygiene standards and communicable diseases.

Occasional exposure to verbal and physical aggression and dangerous pets.

Daily working in cramped conditions within patients own homes.

Frequently exposure to heat and cold in patients homes.

Mobile phones may not work in areas where there is poor network reception. Staff will utilise lone working devices.

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above (A-C)
• NVQ III in Care (or evidence of working towards) or able to demonstrate the skills knowledge & ability to work to this level.

Desirable

• Care
• certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of physical health, mental health and learning disabilities.
• Understanding of the role of Clinical support worker / Heath care assistant and boundaries
• Experience of formulating
• therapeutic relationships
• Previous experience of working within a health care setting.
• (employment, work experience
• volunteering)

Desirable

• Willingness to learn Evidence of previous professional development Evidence of recent study

Behavioural Attributes & Competencies:

Essential

• Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Values diversity and difference.
• Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.
• Demonstrates commitment to partnership working.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Outcomes focused.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of formulating
• therapeutic relationships
• Previous experience of working within a health care setting.
• (employment, work experience
• volunteering)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Effective communication and interactive skills including oral, written and IT
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• Good time management

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).

Job responsibilities

Responsibility for People Management

Provide clinical supervision and line management for specified members of staff within the MDT and ensure all other line management is completed within the team.

To manage the overall team on a day-day basis ensuring that the skill-mix is appropriate to the needs of the patients.

Have the ability to challenge staff where the standards fall below expectation. This will include poor performance issues.

Assist in education programmes for junior staff.

Participate regularly in interview panels.

The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the team or Livewell into disrepute.

Responsibility as appointing officer for recruitment of junior staff.

In collaboration with other leads, review workforce development plan which will include skill mix.

To manage and deliver learning from incidents, complaints and PSIRF.

Responsibility for information resources:

Responsible for recording Personalised Care Framework (PCF) and monitoring the quality of data provided by junior staff.

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

Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell policy.

Maintain electronic diary as Livewell healthcare protocol.

Monitor junior staff ensuring they complete electronic diaries.

Assist Perinatal Team service to improve data quality ensuring records meet National Mental Health Minimum Data Set requirements.

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

Responsible for the team budget, meeting with management accountant when required to ensure allocated money is spent effectively and within budget.

Authorised signatory for the team budget.

Responsible for the checking and authorisation of eroster and travel claims and forwarding on for payment. This includes nursing and admin if required.

Ensure physical assets are monitored and re-ordered on a regular basis keep a watchful eye on expenditure ensuring costs remain with allocated budget.

The post-holder will be an authorised to make procurements using the ePROC/Oracle system.

Responsible for the use of individual corporate credit card if required and log completed and sent off in time.

Responsibility for administration

Responsible for recording PCF and monitoring the quality of data provided by junior staff.

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

Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell policy.

Maintain electronic diary as Livewell healthcare protocol.

Monitor junior staff ensuring they complete electronic diaries.

Assist Perinatal Team to improve data quality ensuring records meet National Mental Health Minimum Data Set requirements.

Ensuring that line management, supervision and appraisal documentation is in keeping with LSW standards.

There is overall accountability to ensure there is evidence of high-quality care standards within the team in line with CQC key lines of enquiry.

Be able to use a keyboard to enter client data and access information, and use the LSW website, email system and electronic notes system.

Clinically and professional responsible for maintaining client records (paper based or electronic).

Responsibility for people who use our services

The post holder will also be required to complete an assessment of the patients physical presentation during these appointments.

The post holder will be required to monitor progress and assess risk during these appointments and ultimately use these appointments to assess need, and contribute to the care planning and treatment for the patient. The appointments are hoped to provide support and psychoeducation which the post holder will be responsible for providing.

The post holder will be required to respond efficiently and appropriately should the patient require immediate medical intervention.

The post holder will need to work alongside other services involved in the persons care. Ensuring continuity of care, excellent communication and support with care planning and risk management. This could be SEDCAS, CMHS, GPs and other services.

The person will support with signposting where necessary.

Ability to manage and communicate about issues, which can be complex and distressing.

Must be able to maintain professionalism when dealing with occasional aggressive, abusive, or distressed patients and families.

Obtain and record informed consent from clients at each contact in accordance with Livewell SW policy.

Negotiate with clients and carers to identify and formulate client-centred goals and demonstrate ongoing evaluation of client progress using agreed outcome measures, where necessary.

Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g., instructions, motivation, diagrams, and pictures.

To be able to adapt style of communication if the patient has communication, cognitive or other problems that may create a barrier to communication affecting ultimate treatment outcomes eg using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication tools e.g. instructions, motivation, diagrams, and pictures.

Have direct face to face responsibility for client contact when assessing or treating.

Dealing with clients daily who may be verbally or physically aggressive. To treat clients who are upset and distressed e.g., when clients and families are coming to terms with a complex mental health condition.

Provide specialist advice via written or verbal instruction to clients, carers and relatives. This may be exercise programmes, health education, preventative or condition- specific advice.

Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

To plan and develop a robust and multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with physical and mental health needs, within the footprint of Livewell Southwest.

The postholder would also be responsible for the development of future initiatives and will be involved in setting up new processes, and the writing of policies for Livewell.

Identify and manage clinical and other risks. Record near misses and actual events through the incident reporting process.

Undertake measurement, evaluation, and audit of the service to improve quality, standards and contribute to the evidence base. Promptly act on feedback from clients to improve their experience.

The post holder will have responsibility for the development of Perinatal Team service as well as working in collaboration with management colleagues to develop frictionless care pathways.

The post holder will work with other senior staff within the recovery pathway, such as CMHT and other stakeholders to develop initiatives and improve care.

Continuously develop depth of knowledge in own field and support others to do so.

Proactively promote services and seek opportunities for service development or business opportunities.

To contribute to the development and implementation of local/team/departmental policies and standards with support from senior staff and to educate other team members in their implementation.

Work within the multi-disciplinary to team to ensure consistent and equitable application of all Livewell SW policies.

Provide timely data about team performance and client outcome measures related to activity and contract monitoring regularly or as required.

Carry out audit to improve service and compliance with local and national standards, to facilitate best practice and enhance service delivery e.g., audit of the completion of nutrition screening tools on all wards.

To be responsible for producing and updating patient resources in line with current research.

To be responsible for disseminating and implementing local national guidelines and policies.

To attend and contribute to relevant team/service meetings.

To co-ordinate, monitor and maintain up-to-date standards of practice.

Please see attached full job description and person specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Perinatal subtypes of diagnosis, knowledge of perinatal care pathway, knowledge of evidence based recommended treatments, knowledge of initiatives within perinatal community, knowledge of assessment of physical risk and evidence base
• Acute Mental Health
• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Physical health needs Knowledge of Livewell Southwest
• policies to support management of service
• Computer literacy skills, including quick and accurate use of keyboard, presentation of data, word processing, electronic delivery of presentations report writing and internet use to inform practice.

Skills

Essential

• An ability to be able to use highly developed interpersonal
• and communication skills to impact on the behaviour and views of clients with severely challenging, sometimes life threatening behaviours on a frequent basis
• Ability to undertake a full set of physical observations and respond accordingly.
• Demonstrate a high level of empathy, self-awareness and emotional resilience having to cope with emotionally demanding situations on a frequent basis
• Able to use advanced analytical skills and to concentrate for prolonged periods during emotive and stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of time management and organisational skills
• Able to work within codes of practice of NMC policies and procedures
• Highly specialist skills demonstrating varied comprehensive clinical experience in order to deliver best practice for a range of complex conditions.
• Current valid UK driving licence or an ability to access various sites/ patient
• homes across the locality within an efficient time frame.
• Aneffectiveteamworkerwho is empathetic and approachable
• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiatives.
• Flexible regarding duties and ability to cope with change
• Ability to take ownership and leadership of new projects, national initiatives and service development.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage crisis and risk management.
• Ability to work within a structured care pathway across two different services.

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing with relevant experience
• RGN/Dip HE/BSc General Nurse with relevant experience
• NMC registration
• Significant relevant experience and/ or evidence of post grad level study in a relevant area
• Evidence of on-going professional development. There is a requirement to ensure that training is undertaken to ensure sufficient knowledge in both physical and mental health needs

Desirable

• Working towards or hold a certificate in
• counselling skills or have extensive counselling experience.
• European Computer Driving Licence
• Clinical Supervisory Skills Course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of line managing other staff
• Proven relevant experience in working with those who have acute mental health problems.
• Proven experience in assessing the physical/mental health of a patient and associated risk management.
• Proven experience in quality improvement and development of projects.
• Provenexperienceofassessment skills.
• Proven experience of teaching
• Experience of working in/with internal and external agencies including primary care.
• Competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or challenging behaviour
• Varied and comprehensive post-graduate clinical experience across a range of clinical areas.
• Senior level experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of active participation in audit activities
• Experience of dealing with distressed clients, carers or colleagues
• Experience and competence in negotiating and recording aims of treatment and agreeing a plan of action with; client/relatives/carers/medical staff

Desirable

• Experience of leading and developing new initiatives/ services
• Competence andexperience in
• advancedcommunication skillsincludingnegotiation, motivationalinterviewingand evoking behavioural change in complex cases.
• Experienceofworkingina mental health unit/ ward
• Experience and evidence of developing evidence based literature, guidelines and protocols for a range of more complex needs for a wide range of people e.g. clients with Mental Illness or neurological impairment, carers, general public and healthcare workers

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).

Job responsibilities

• To work with individuals, families, schools and the community.
• To work in multi-agency partnerships, for example, Social care and other agencies.
• The wider SCPHN 0-19 team and Livewell Southwest, e.g. Public Health, Children and Families, Performance Management.
• The Primary Health Care Team.
• University Hospitals Plymouth departments, e.g. Paediatric Department; Neonatal Outreach, Emergency Department, Safeguarding Children's Office.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Midwifery
• Education departments, e.g. Plymouth University and Professional Training & Development Department
• Schools, Nurseries and Children Centres.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities:

• To practice the principles of Community Public Health Nursing as reflected in the wider definition described in the NMC competencies.
• Search for Health needs including surveillance and assessment.
• Stimulation of awareness of health needs including strategic leadership, promoting and protecting health.
• Influence on policies affecting health including developing quality and risk management, policy and strategic development.
• Facilitation of health enhancing activities including developing services and programs working with and for communities and Schools.

• There are frequent requirements for concentration and the work pattern is unpredictable.
• Occasionally within the course of employment attendance to court may be required to give evidence.
• There is constant change management/process affecting community service delivery.
• There is exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional situations, some potentially dangerous situations in the community, e.g. Drug & Alcohol Misuse, Violence and clients displaying mental health symptoms.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses deal with highly emotionally charged clients to safeguard children. The frequency of exposure is variable.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurses are expected to be flexible and adaptable working in different bases to cover colleagues and service provision during sickness and study leave and utilising the resources available to them.
• They are easily accessible to the public, receive and cope with frequent interruptions throughout the day.
• During visits they may be required to work in unpleasant home environments, e.g. dirty, excrement, aggression.
• Likelihood of movement of base due to changing practice.
• To have specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
• To encourage the uptake of immunisations.
• To act as an advocate for clients, liaising with agencies within and outside the health service.
• To participate in and initiate multi-agency, activities and meetings as required.
• To work in partnership with children, young people and families to identify health needs that promotes and supports a healthy lifestyle. To take appropriate action in response to any deviation from the normal which may include referral to team members or other agencies?
• To identify children in need and respond in line with national and local requirements.

• To be the lead practitioner for families here there are identified child welfare concerns.
• To be responsible for managing, organising and promoting the needs of the caseload and neighbourhood public health.
• To take an innovative approach to practice in response to a changing service.
• To actively participate in Clinical and Professional Governance, team meetings by regular attendance, contributing to the content and agenda and provide evidence of participation.
• To be actively involved in the delivery of the NHS Public Health agenda as identified in the citywide Public Health Development Plan.
• To actively seek and promote client participation in planning delivery and evaluation of services.
• To be responsible for seeking to influence policy and strategic planning affecting service delivery.
• To take a leadership role as service delivery requires, e.g. specialist interest group, working parties.
• To ensure that equipment used during delivery of a School Nursing service is maintained appropriately.
• To participate in regular Clinical Supervision, Line Management, Appraisals and Caseload Supervision, as per Policies.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection process of prospective employees, e.g. SCPHN, Student SCPHN, Skill mix team members.
• To be a Line Manager to Band 2, 3, 4 and 5 as identified by the Team Manager
• To provide staff with appraisals as per Livewell Southwest Policy.
• To be responsible for management of annual leave, study leave and sick leave of staff.
• To manage disciplinary issues and complaints following Livewell Southwest Protocols and procedures.
• To supervise and facilitate student placements as required.
• To contribute to Livewell Southwest requirements for data collection and sharing of information.
• To access annual appraisals, identify training needs and develop a continuing professional development plan.
• To facilitate and provide practice based teaching and training to colleagues and identify opportunities for knowledge sharing within other organisations.
• To have a professional responsibility to ensure that staff access the training as identified in their appraisal.
• To provide mentorship/ preceptorship to newly qualified or appointed staff.
• To utilize the framework of Clinical Governance to learn from critical incidents and apply to practice.
• To ensure that skills in audit and research are maintained.
• To assist in Livewell Southwest research and audit, as required.
• To maintain a personal professional portfolio of continuing professional development as required by the NMC.
• Responsible for participating in audit and data entry thus demonstrating contribution to Livewell Southwest targets.
• To work within the clinical effectiveness framework using available evidence, research and audit to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• To attend in service training required by the needs of the service and organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
• NMC Registration.
• Relevant post registration course.

Desirable

• Registered Nurse Prescriber with current NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Working with complex families.
• Demonstrate experience of working with child protection concerns.
• Able to work effectively in a multi agency arena.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge current health issues relating to children and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge in:
• Children Act,
• Healthy Child Programme.
• Framework for Assessment.
• Child Protection.
• Evidence of research based practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• To have understanding of current Government Policies affecting living, culture/racism/disability.
• Knowledge of requirements of those children and families with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-manage time.
• Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgmental and tolerant.
• Adaptable.
• Diplomatic and flexible.
• Team Player.
• Leadership.

Desirable

• Able to lead and line manage a team of skill mix in delivering a service.

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).

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder is responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality speech and language services for children & young people through leadership and management and deployment of resources within a defined budget.

The Service Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships across health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners, creating opportunities for integrated and collaborative working. The Service Manager will support the ongoing development of services across Plymouth.

The role is pivotal in providing leadership during a period of continued service transformation and improvement. The Service Manager will lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services, ensuring that children, young people and families receive timely, responsive and person-centred care.

The Service Manager will work closely with Team Managers, Clinical Lead and Professional Leads and will contribute to the wider CYPFS Senior Leadership Team to enhance quality, performance and service delivery across childrens speech and language services.

The role provides a visible and accessible management presence within the service. The post holder will define and assure high standards of care through strong leadership, effective governance and a clear vision for service development. Promoting excellent clinical practice, safeguarding, quality improvement and positive outcomes for children and young people will be a crucial part of the role.

The Service Manager will also hold line management responsibilities for designated operational managers. This role will support workforce development, service innovation and the continued improvement of childrens speech and language provision across Plymouth.

Accountable to the CYPFS Directorate Manager, they will lead on service development and re-design, ensure recommendations from After Action Reviews (AARs), near misses, complaints, incidents and service user involvement are implemented and lead staff to deliver a high quality and effective service, which meets commissioner requirements.

SCOPE AND RANGE

The Children & Young Peoples (CYP) Speech and Language Service is operationally managed within the Children Young People & Families Service (CYPFS) directorate, together with other physical and mental health, community and inpatient services.

This service is offered to children and young people aged 0-19 years and their families, registered with a Plymouth General Practice, supporting those who experience difficulties communicating, speaking clearly, understanding language, or swallowing.

The service is made up of speech and language therapists, assistants and administrative staff.

The service promotes speech, language and communication development and offers Early Help, providing more advice and help at an early stage, working with system partners. This involves delivering training to early years settings and schools and acting in a consultative capacity to manage requests for help. Specialist services are then offered as required.

The service has undergone significant re-design over recent years and delivers services in line with the iThrive model, which puts prevention at the heart of everything we do. Operating an open referral system, parents, caregivers, and professionals can submit a "Request for Help" form directly into the service.

There are strong links with Plymouth Marjon Universitys Speech and Language Therapy degree programme with Livewell providing clinical placements and opportunities for research and development.

For full details regarding this role, please see the document entitled Job Description with Personal Spec.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current NHS policies/processes and structures especially relating to CSLT e.g. SEND Reforms and Families First frameworks.
• An understanding of multi-agency working across the Health, Education and Social care spectrum and voluntary and independent sector.
• Operational experience and knowledge across a range of Health, Education and Social Care service areas.
• Excellent understanding and application of business management skills and financial acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member
• Ability to manage substantial programmes of change
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Good numerical skills
• Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills
• Good IT/word processing skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level with a relevant clinical or management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Degree in clinical area i.e. SLT, Nursing, Social Work, Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of senior public sector management (NHS and/or Local Government) demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
• Change management experience
• Experience in project management
• Experience of leading and developing local services
• Significant, relevant experience of managing CSLT services or other equivalent position
• Experience of wider Health, Education and Social Care
• Managing budgets and ability to monitor and assess financial information
• Implementing strategy and guidance
• Presentation skills
• Experience of conducting audits
• Experience of managing teams within a Performance Framework
• Developing, interpreting and implementing local service/Trust/National policies and using these to inform the strategic direction for teams/services
• Evaluating workforce development and skill mix in addition to participating in recruitment and selection of staff

Desirable

• Management experience within health, education or social care provision including working with senior clinicians/professionals
• Experience of working with complex data and alongside Business Intelligence and Finance colleagues to inform performance trajectories and workforce plans

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive highly complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders
• Good project management skills and the ability to see through tasks to their successful conclusion within timescales and budgets.
• Good performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability and flexibility to deal with more than one task at a time and move between tasks in order to respond to changing priorities and demands
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels
• Ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences, verbally and in written reports
• Ability to analyse and interpret performance and financial information
• Resilient and self-motivated with drive and vision that is able to work on own and manage a range of priorities often with completing agendas
• Can use constructive criticism and openly seeks to review and reflect on own style and presentation
• Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of Livewell Southwest and commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity
• Must have self-confidence to challenge traditional practice and the persistence to address difficult enduring issues
• Competent IT skills and knowledge of databases
• Ability to travel between locations

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).

Job responsibilities

Developmental post Band 5 Mental health practitioner initially.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people - early intervention. Enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.

This developmental post will involve competencies which will need to be completed within 2 years dependent on current experience and will be assessed through various methods including feedback, self-directed assessment, direct observation and throughout line management. If not achieved within the specified timeframe will not be able to progress onto the band 6.

The post holder will work as the named Early Help liaison practitioner within the locality. The postholder will directly link with other services, families, professionals and schools supporting with potential requests for involvement into CAMHS promoting emotional, health and wellbeing as part of the whole school approach.

The post holder will offer consultation about identified young people to the referrer, network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of further assessment, targeted intervention or group that would meet the needs of the child or young person.

The post holder will co-ordinate training to community professionals and schools to meet the specific needs of each setting or school and co-facilitate training when appropriate.

2) Briefly describe the main duties of the role -Key responsibilities and tasks

To work as the identified Early Help Liaison practitioner to deliver consultation, advice and signposting to community services and schools working with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties.

Co-ordination and implementation of evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner, in collaboration with the other clinicians in the early help pathway.

To ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions.

Organisation and delivery of groups based within the school and community setting on a needs led approach. To support the delivery of evidence based programmes for children and young people with mental health issues.

Take a lead in representing CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child.

To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early help pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.

Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)

Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training

Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources.

To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff.

To liaise effectively with the other CAMHS community teams across the city.

To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times.

Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups about their health problems.

Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.

Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning.

Contribute to the provision of the advice line, providing advice, support, signposting and resources.

Qualifications

Essential

• Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / Psychology with experience of working with children & young people in mental health.
• Appropriate Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC

Desirable

• Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health.
• Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health presentations and evidenced based interventions to support this.
• Confidentiality
• Safeguarding Children

Desirable

• Team work
• Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
• System one trained

Skills

Essential

• Mental Health and Risk assessment, , evaluation and intervention skills
• Good organizational skills and be able to prioritise caseload in a timely manner.
• Well developed communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to use IT effectively
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice
• Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills with children and young people
• Team Work Skills
• Administration Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Supervision of Junior Staff
• Responsible and self motivated
• Able to manage own stress
• Flexible & reliable
• Empathetic

Desirable

• Group Interaction Skills
• Change Management Skills
• Ability to recognise and support stress in others
• Mentorship or equivalent

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in LSW and with partner agencies.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of post-registration working with children/young people who have experienced mental health and psychological well-being difficulties.
• Knowledge and understanding of difficulties that can impact their own mental health i.e attachment, trauma, parental mental health
• Awareness and knowledge of undertaken assessments along with the processes involved including risk management.
• Maintaining own safety in Community settings by working within relevant policy and be willing to complete training necessary for their role.
• Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge/Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings
• Be able to manage your own caseload and time management effectively.

Desirable

• Experience in wide range of settings
• Post registration experience
• Evidence of working with children and young people delivering interventions.

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).

Job responsibilities

• To provide support for all aspects of medical education to the DME, College Tutor, Medical School Lead and Medical Education & Staffing Manager in a secretarial / administrative capacity.
• To co-ordinate any routine correspondence in relation to educational matters, ensuring the appropriate dissemination and circulation of such correspondence.
• To follow up on any actions from above correspondence as identified or requested by the DME or Medical Education Manager
• To prepare agendas and papers for relevant educational meetings, attending where necessary to minute take and ensure agreed action points are implemented.
• Coordinate and maintain a database of individual Doctors mandatory training needs to ensure compliance and notify doctors of their individual training compliance records requesting that they book onto relevant training courses in a timely manner.
• On occasion, search for appropriate venues and catering facilities for in house courses and conferences. Prepare such venues to ensure that they are fit for purpose (correct technology available, suitable environment, catering and facilities).
• When in house events are taking place, liaise with both visiting facilitators and participants ensuring that they have the appropriate materials. Maintain attendance logs, actively following up non-attenders, providing reports to supervisors and medical education committee meetings as required.
• General duties to support the Medical Staffing Team as and when appropriate.
• Co-ordinate and set up virtual Reflective practice sessions for Consultants on a monthly basis
• Co-ordinate, administrate, attend & minute-take Psychotherapy meetings with head of Psychotherapy and various Senior Medical Staff ensuring that any action points identified are followed up and completed.
• To form a part of the cross-cover arrangement for the department during periods of annual leave.

Medical Education:

• Biannually produce the schedule for the Mental Health Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme which takes place weekly and is attended by all grades of Medical Staff. This will involve arranging local and national speakers, arranging venues and on occasion arranging travel expenses.
• Produce certificates of attendance for CPD attendees.
• Produce Certificates for Presenters.
• Request feedback on the CPD and Junior Doctor programmes to ensure that future training plans meet the needs of its audience.
• To produce, coordinate and maintain an up-to-date spreadsheet for assurance that Educational and Clinical Supervisors are meeting the competencies to allow accreditation to supervise Trainees on behalf of Livewell Southwest.
• Be the main point of contact for all Medical Grades enquiring about additional courses or conferences to support their development, providing advice on how to apply for Study Leave and ensure that their individual records are kept up to date.
• Maintain a database that records conferences/external training undertaken by all Medical Grades.
• Where appropriate, book Medical Staff onto the most appropriate training course checking that any pre-requisites are met such as qualifications, compliance with medical registration/PDP/organisational criteria and ensuring they receive all associated paperwork.

Finance:

• To maintain accurate records of study leave funding for monthly submission to HEE for reimbursement. The post holder will also be able to advise on what requests meet funding requirements and which category the study request complies with in the absence of the MESM.
• To co-ordinate and implement the educational programme for Medical Student placements.

Medical School Students:

• To be the first point of contact in dealing with all matters relating to Medical Students placed or due to be placed with LSW.
• To co-ordinate and implement the educational programme for Medical Student placements.
• Assist in the operational process and organisation of the Undergraduate teaching programmes in line with the requirements of Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - University of Plymouth and related Education / Service level agreement.
• To establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with the Medical School regarding Undergraduate placements.

Junior Doctor Induction:

• To jointly co-ordinate the induction process and prepare the Induction Programme for Junior Doctors on a quarterly basis to ensure overall smooth delivery of the programme having regular liaison with MESM to ensure accurate information pertaining to the new Junior Doctors is obtained and that applicable subjects are covered within the Induction programme.

Please see full job description within supporting information.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial secretarial/ administrative experience.
• Proven track record of use of technology to produce reports / database administration.
• Knowledge of manipulating data to produce reports to the pre-set specifications required.
• Demonstrable experience of using the internet to source information in a valid way.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of training and education administration in a Healthcare setting.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills.
• Developed IT skills in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of tasks and meet deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and escalate issues as necessary.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills in order to build good working relationships with senior clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Ability to liaise with professionals from all disciplines and at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and use discretion.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training as necessary to the role

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Level 3 (NVQ3 ) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualifications or significant equivalent previous knowledge & experience
• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Intermediate word processing, MS Office word and excel

Desirable

• IT systems qualification

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).

Job responsibilities

The role of the Senior 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 or within the community.

The post holder will be required to work both within the ward unit 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 the CPA process on 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. The post holder will provide support and mentorship to junior staff.

However, the trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.

The role of the senior health care 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 a Livewell South West (LWSW) MH unit. The primary function of this role is to support patients during their acute illness to prevent them being sent out of area. The aim is to support individuals to receive the best care close to home.

The post holder will be responsive to the needs of the patients across the hospital sites. As directed by the senior nurse, this requires the ability to travel at short notice from base.

The post holder will be required to work within all the specified Mental health wards of LWSW. This will involve contact with relatives, carers, and other agencies. They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using the CPA process on electronic patients notes under the supervision of the registered nurse

The post holder will be based within the adult acute service on Harford for managerial support and line management.

Job responsibilities

To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.

To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse.

To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.

To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.

To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.

To ensure understanding of the patients needs and risks. To obtain knowledge of Trust policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.

To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.

To support community activities either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.

Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff.

To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.

To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual.

To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.

To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.

Escort patients to other wards / departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.

Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients.

This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.

Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient file / electronic records, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.

To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.

Record and manage patients property.

Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Ward Manager.

To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Trust.

To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.

To receive line management support and supervision.

To contribute to any audit process.

To behave in a manner which does not bring the Trust into disrepute.

This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his / her manager.

This job will be reviewed within the appraisal process on an annual basis.

The post holder is required to conform to Livewell South West policies on Health, Safety, Fire procedures, record keeping and confidentiality.

To undertake annual competency assessment appropriate to the role

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3, QCF level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent experience or qualification. -Care certificate -Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings. -Ability to participate in activities with patients -Ability to contribute to the process of and the delivery of high standard of care as planned in care programme

Desirable

• Evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Experience

Essential

• Experience within in a Mental Health setting Band 2 level or equivalent or Band 3 level or equivalent Awareness of vulnerable adult / protection issues and guidance Recent experience of working in a care setting Team working Clinical governance Ability to work with minimum of supervision To undertake baseline physical observations Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of variety of Mental Health settings Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team. Working within an NHS setting Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting

Specific Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations where there may be barriers in understanding for clients/carers Ability to engage patients in activities off the Unit Ability to manage time and plan work. To complete clinical records To take leadership and direction from qualified staff To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties. Ability to work in a team effectively Demonstrate basic IT skills Awareness of personal safety Able to work in challenging and unpredictable environmental conditions alone and with others effectively managing dynamic risks of our individual patient group. Physical Intervention in a ward environment Care plans and risk assessments Confidentiality De-escalation skills Motivated Compassionate Empathetic Reliable Confidence in dealing with patients Ability to work in stressful conditions Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Flexible approach to working arrangements

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Friendly and caring manner Approachable An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients Flexible approach To work rotational shift pattern over 24 hours

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).

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be the Lead Subject Matter Expert and deal with complex queries. This will involve analysing, investigating and resolving complex queries by making calculations and determining the action to resolution. Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees both within the department and trust relating to all matters.

Assist Shared business Services in providing a professional service to all staff.

To manage the Payroll and Pension Team.

To complete recruitment, induction training, staff development reviews, personal development plans, and monthly one-to-one meetings, including performance management of staff to ensure employees reach their full potential and achieve the performance standards required in accordance with LSW policy.

To manage and support the Payroll and Pension Team giving guidance as necessary to ensure the smooth working of the department ensuring the departments workload is distributed amongst staff in the most effective way.

Lead and Support the Payroll and Pensions Teams in rolling out the new ways of working and ensuring compliance on an ongoing basis.

To take the lead role, requiring specialist knowledge in pension legislation, interpreting, and implementing new or amended pensions related legislation.

To co-ordinate training to payroll and pensions staff and others, as appropriate to ensure compliance.

To collect, record and collate data for reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and internal measures to support services provided in the SLA and to investigate and explain variations and exceptions as applicable, taking corrective action to avoid irregularities and re-occurrence in future.

Deal with complex issues, providing advice and guidance to managers and staff relating to payroll and pensions issues. Advising Clients of their obligation following changes to regulations ensuring information is disseminated accordingly.

To work with SBS to ensure that both Payroll and Pensions functions integrate effectively and efficiently.

To proactively facilitate the review of processes and procedures to ensure that all process and procedural notes are accurate and up to date and that they meet current legislation and customer requirements. To ensure that processes and procedures add value and remove waste steps to provide cost effectiveness. To progress e-business developments to ensure a streamlined, effective, and cost-efficient shared service for the local health community.

To be the lead contact for the NHS Pensions Agency, ensuring the local service meets government standards.

To co-ordinate and manage payroll and pension-related projects.

To discuss, resolve and provide guidance to Team members when queries are escalated by staff. Respond to all enquiries, verbal or written, from management, trust employees, audit, or statutory bodies, timely and accurately, which may be sensitive or contentious requiring tact and diplomacy.

Ensure representation of the teams as requested for special interest groups, staff induction where required, courses, meetings, and various project groups.

To manage, administer and communicate local, national, and statutory requirements ensuring that they are implemented in a timely manner for both our staff and clients, including communications to the team to ensure they are appropriately informed.

Undertake other duties commensurate with the banding as required and ensure Business Continuity of the service at all times. To ensure that the payroll service effectively delivers against all Service Level Agreements and meets its business objectives. Devise and review Service Level Agreements in collaboration with clients.

Be the key contact for SBS and attend weekly and monthly performance meetings, raising and dealing with any escalations.

Communication and relationship skills

Communicates openly and confidently with a range of people. Influences and convinces others in a way that results in acceptance and agreement. Shapes conversations to ensure focus and understanding. Is a supportive listener. Produces written material, which is accurate, brief, and clear.

A key part of the role will be communication with: HMRC, Pensions Agency, Internal Employees, Internal and External Auditors. A broad network of working relationships will be maintained. Communication will involve complex, sometimes confidential information and will require negotiation and diplomacy in dealing with complex, sensitive, or contentious information. Coaching, training, and annual staff development reviews will form part of this role.

Acts with integrity, show energy and resilience, and maintain commitment in the face of setbacks and obstacles. Keeps difficulties in perspective and remains positive. Understands own strengths and limitations and is focused on self-development. Is genuine, approachable, open, and honest.

Coordinates efforts and resources within and across teams to deliver goals. Recognises the importance of teamwork to achieve objectives. Creates an environment where people are motivated and encouraged to achieve. Brings in ideas, information, suggestions, and expertise from others outside and immediate team. Build strong team relationships between and across teams.

Analytical and judgment skills

Investigates and resolves complex pension and payroll queries. Analyses spreadsheet data and reports on pension processing and prepares reports on performance management information. Support team members with complex situations that require further assessment.

Planning and organisational skills

Utilises priorisation skills to maximise performance of the team to meet the targets set within the Service Level Agreement. Plans, organises, and implements system and process changes to continuously improve functionality of the team.

Ability to use a lean methodology to make continuous improvements within the processes and procedures of the team to ensure a cost-effective service with an emphasis on use of electronic systems.

Plans, allocates and manages workload to ensure completion, instigating processes, and practices to ensure the workload is completed.

Physical skills

Accurate and advanced keyboard skills to use Microsoft Office packages i.e., word, excel, and ESR.

Attendance at meetings off-site

The mental skills required for the post include concentration and flexibility to deal with several issues concurrently, dealing with email, telephone, office communicator and face-to face issues on a daily basis.

Making judgments, planning, organising, communication and maintaining effective working relationships.

Motivation of the team using negotiation, persuasion, empathising, and counselling skills.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description and Person Specification.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Professional Qualification such as CIPP Diploma of Payroll and Pension Management or considerable relevant experience, knowledge and expertise in the management of a pensions team.
• Membership of CIPP or equivalent professional association.
• ECDL or equivalent qualification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Able to work to a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in keyboard skills
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines ensuring competing demands are met.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Understands the need for a high standard of integrity, work outputs, professionalism and confidentiality.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of managing within a diverse Payroll and Pensions Department.
• Working knowledge of NEST / defined benefits and NHS Pension Scheme regulations and NHS terms and conditions of employment or similar terms and conditions.
• Working Knowledge of ESR. (a computerised payroll/ HR information system), Pensions Online or a similar pensions system.
• Staff Management and Change Management Skills
• Working knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment.
• Understanding of the culture and accountability and governance of the public sector with an awareness of commercial approaches.

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).

Job responsibilities

Generic:The postholder is responsible for the administration of Medical Education, providing support to the Medical Education & Staffing Manager (MESM), the Director of Medical Education (DME) and Medical Staffing Department to organise and facilitate a wide range of activities to support the Medical Education agenda. To co-ordinate routine correspondence in relation to educational matters, ensuring the appropriate dissemination and circulation of such correspondence. To follow up on any actions from above correspondence as identified or requested by the DME or Medical Education Manager. To prepare agendas and papers for relevant educational meetings, attending where necessary to minute take and ensure agreed action points are implemented. Coordinate and maintain a database of individual Doctors mandatory training needs to ensure compliance and notify doctors of their individual training compliance records requesting that they book onto relevant training courses in a timely manner. On occasion, search for appropriate venues and catering facilities for in house courses and conferences. Prepare such venues to ensure that they are fit for purpose (correct technology available, suitable environment, catering and facilities). When in house events are taking place, liaise with both visiting facilitators and participants ensuring that they have the appropriate materials. Maintain attendance logs, actively following up non-attenders, providing reports to supervisors and medical education committee meetings as required. General duties to support the Medical Staffing Team as and when appropriate. Co-ordinate, administrate, attend and minute-take Psychotherapy meetings with head of Psychotherapy and various Senior Medical Staff ensuring that any action points identified are followed up and completed. To form a part of the cross cover arrangement for the department during periods of annual leave.

Medical Education: Biannually produce the schedule for the Mental Health Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme which takes place weekly and is attended by all grades of Medical Staff. This will involve arranging local and national speakers, arranging venues and on occasion arranging travel expenses. Produce certificates of attendance for CPD attendees. Produce Certificates for Presenters. Request feedback on the CPD and Junior Doctor programmes to ensure that future training plans meet the needs of its audience. To produce, coordinate and maintain an up-to-date spreadsheet for assurance that Educational and Clinical Supervisors are meeting the competencies to allow accreditation to supervise Trainees on behalf of Livewell Southwest. Be the main point of contact for all Medical Grades enquiring about additional courses or conferences to support their development, providing advice on how to apply for Study Leave and ensure that their individual records are kept up to date. Maintain a database that records conferences/external training undertaken by all Medical Grades. Where appropriate, book Medical Staff onto the most appropriate training course checking that any pre-requisites are met such as qualifications, compliance with medical registration/PDP/organisational criteria and ensuring they receive all associated paperwork.

Finance: To maintain accurate records of study leave funding for monthly submission to HEE for reimbursement. The postholder will also be able to advise on what requests meet funding requirements and which category the study request complies with in the absence of the MESM. To co-ordinate and implement the educational programme for Medical Student placements.

Medical School Students: To be the first point of contact in dealing with all matters relating to Medical Students placed or due to be placed with LSW. To co-ordinate and implement the educational programme for Medical Student placements. Assist in the operational process and organisation of the Undergraduate teaching programmes in line with the requirements of Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - University of Plymouth and related Education / Service level agreement. To establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with the Medical School regarding Undergraduate placements.

Resident Doctor Induction: To jointly co-ordinate the induction process and prepare the Induction Programme for Resident Doctors on a quarterly basis to ensure overall smooth delivery of the programme having regular liaison with MESM to ensure accurate information pertaining to the new Resident Doctors is obtained and that applicable subjects are covered within the Induction programme.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Level 3 (NVQ3 ) in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualifications or significant equivalent previous knowledge & experience
• Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Intermediate word processing, MS Office word and excel

Desirable

• IT systems qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial secretarial/ administrative experience
• Proven track record of use of technology to produce reports / database administration
• Knowledge of manipulating data to produce reports to the pre-set specifications required
• Demonstrable experience of using the internet to source information in a valid way

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of training and education administration in a Healthcare setting.
• Previous experience of using Accent Leave Manager / Allocate Systems

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• Developed IT skills in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access
• Ability to deal with a wide range of tasks and meet deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to prioritise own workload and escalate issues as necessary
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills in order to build good working relationships with senior clinical and non-clinical staff
• Ability to liaise with professionals from all disciplines and at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and use discretion
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training as necessary to the role

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).

Job responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Practitioner will work as part of a team delivering therapeutic intervention, health and social care that focuses on the direct needs of the patients/service users. They will carry out specific planned clinical tasks and responsibilities to facilitate, assessment, treatment, planning and evaluation of patients in a specific clinical team.

The post holder will work independently within their defined scope of practice under the delegation and guidance of a registered professional. Applying specialist evidence-based knowledge of principles and procedures within a specific field of healthcare.

Assistant Practitioners have undertaken a broad range of theoretical and practical learning regarding healthcare and wellbeing to Foundation Degree level.

3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the scope of practice of the Assistant Practitioner role within own clinical settings.

The post holder can deliver elements of health and social care and undertake clinical work in the domains that have previously only been within the remit of registered professionals. The role at times may transcend professional boundaries.

The Assistant Practitioner will have a level of autonomy and accountability to make decisions around patient care and refer on to other professionals where required.

To be responsible for own clinical practice, caseload management and workload.

To work without direct supervision but under the direction of the qualified staff in the performance of specific tasks for patients, as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programmes, but within limits of own competence.

To work as part of a muti disciplinary team to provide therapy, health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of the patient, this may include attending MDT,case management meetings to present patient cases.

Identify personal development needs that ensure consolidation of knowledge, skills, and competency to undertake the therapy, care and treatment of responsibilities assigned.

To undertake a range of clinical activities relevant to your specific service area for which you have trained and assessed as competent to undertake.

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide holistic evidence-based interventions and care to patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies and procedures and individual care plans.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individual care plans under the appropriate delegation and guidance of a registered professional.

To be involved with monitoring the patients progress, making treatment decisions while assessing and re-assessing the patients progress.

Takes responsibility around risk management, feeding back concerns, and is aware of how to manage risk and safety in groups or other settings.

To educate patients and carers, empowering patients to take positive steps towards improving their health and wellbeing where able. Such as providing advice on importance of exercise and other aspects of life to encourage healthy living.

To demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of conditions and clinical presentations relevant to the clinical area.

To demonstrate an understanding and application of professional, local, and national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision.

5.1 Responsibility for People Management

Act in ways which support equality and value diversity.

Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff, and where appropriate participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers.

To assist in the recruitment of relevant grades of staff, as required.

Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and towards developing high quality learning environments.

Develop skills in relation to coaching, teaching individuals, carers other staff.

To be actively involved in team effectiveness by attending staff meetings and contributing as a team player to team development.

Support and supervise junior members of the team as required - to participate in providing instruction, learning opportunities and assessment of Bands 2or 3 staff, students and other trainees as required.

To recognise and understand different roles and responsibilities of individuals working in Livewell Southwest.

To delegate work to others as required.

5.2 Responsibility for financial and or physical resources

To use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and to provide evidence of these efforts.

Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment

Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy.

Use electronic resources to input, save and retrieve information making use of eRecord systems.

To adhere to relevant trust policies on financial issues.

5.3 Responsibility for administration

Prioritises workload effectively, this could include scheduling your workday appropriately or managing your own diary of appointments and visits (as well as mileage if applicable) This requires a high level of time management and organisation skills.

To undertake any non-clinical clerical duties as necessary. This may include maintaining stock levels, ordering equipment, and filing, dealing with telephone calls, and cleaning.

To participate in audit as part of service review and improvement processes.

To comply with legislation, policies, procedures, and other quality approaches relevant to the work being undertaken.

To report accidents, incidents or complaints following LSW procedures and policies and to comply with the most recent Health and Safety at Work Act.

To attend and contribute to relevant team,service meetings.

To access and respond to work related emails and other information on a regular basis through Livewell Southwest intranet.

To actively participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies, projects, and service development within the team.

Maintain confidentiality as outlined within data protection policies.

Responsibility for people who use our services

To always uphold Livewell Southwests values of being Kind, Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious and Responsible.

Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care and, or therapy that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.

To manage a defined group of patients using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and contribute to the service provision.

To demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of conditions relevant to the clinical area and those patients presenting with multi pathology.

To work under the direction of registered staff in the performance of specific tasks for patients, as part of their treatment and plan of care.

Contribute to the delivery of complex care.

Safely use a range of non-invasive and invasive interventions whether therapeutic, technological or pharmacological, within scope of the role. You may be involved, dependant on clinical team, in the use of technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible based therapeutic activity programme as part of the therapy service provision to adults using the service. For example, assessment for mobility aids and basic falls assessments as required.

You may have involvement in the completion of non-standardised and standardised cognitive assessments, capacity assessments and clinical risk assessments.

You may use a selection of both standardised and non -standardised assessments to assist and aid diagnosis of cognitive, sensory, perceptual, behavioural, physical psychosocial and social functioning.

Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and use this to conduct basic mental capacity assessments and participate in MDT processes such as DST completion and CHC.

To be responsible for the holistic assessment, treatment, evaluation, and modification of a treatment plan and make the clinical decision of when to discharge.

If applicable to your team, to assess, prescribe and authorise a range of agreed equipment and make recommendations for minor and major adaptations to increase/enable or compensate for independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required.

To take the appropriate action to manage an emergency situation and summoning appropriate assistance and complete accurate reporting systems.

Depending on clinical area you may be responsible for medication management for a group of patients, including stock checking, ordering medication, transcribing medication onto a system.

If applicable to your role you may be responsible for the administration of medication to patients via different routes.

Depending on clinical area, to competently risk assess patients to support self-administration of medications and/or to provide support to those regaining independence with managing own medications

• If required support patients with all aspects of care including daily living, providing personalised care, and promoting independence.

Please see full job description

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Foundation degree Assistant Practitioner
• OR
• Level 5 qualification in health and social care plus relevant clinical experience. GCSEs grade 4-9 in English and Maths OR Functional skills level 2 in English and Maths, evidenced by certificate of achievement.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within specific area of health/social care.
• Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Conducts clinical tasks within Assistant Practitioner scope of practice to a high level of competency.
• Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.

Desirable

• Line manages and supervises day to day activity of support workers.
• Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to autonomously manage caseload as delegated by line manager.
• Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Evidence of good record keeping and accurate clinical documentation.
• Effective written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of other staff.
• Ability to work in a team and alone.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and support others under stress.
• Demonstrates ability to use own initiative but knows when to seek guidance.
• Group working skills.
• Ability to travel to various settings.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Empathic and able to handle emotionally intensive situations.
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates motivation, integrity and compassion and self-awareness.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess, and act as a role model to trainee APs, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.

Knowledge

Essential

• To understand and always uphold Livewell Southwests Values of being Kind, Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious and Responsible.
• Understanding of and providing evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of the scope of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Intermediate IT skills.
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical conditions.
• Working knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Statutory requirements e.g. understanding of Mental Health Act appropriate to role.
• Understanding of the principles of Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Information Governance.
• Understanding of vulnerable adults/child protection.
• I.T and computer literacy.

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).

Job responsibilities

The post holder will manage an IPS service operating across community mental health services, recovery inpatient wards and partner organisations. The role includes responsibility for a team of employment specialists, delivery of performance targets, and integration of employment support within clinical pathways. The post holder will work across organisational boundaries, building relationships with internal services and external partners including employers, primary care and voluntary sector organisations.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage the IPS service and team to ensure delivery of employment support aligned to service objectives and expected outcomes.

Monitor and manage service performance, including referrals, access, and employment outcomes, to ensure targets are achieved and areas for improvement are identified and addressed.

Develop and embed IPS within community mental health teams and wider pathways to improve access to employment support and integration with clinical care.

Analyse service data and performance information to inform decision-making and implement service improvements.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support service delivery and development.

Contribute to service development, planning and transformation activity to improve quality, access and outcomes.

Ensure the service operates in line with organisational policies, governance requirements, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Lead, implement and ensure the service is compliant with IPS Grow audit standards and monitoring and implementation of these.

Responsibility for People Management

Line manage IPS staff, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal and performance management, to ensure staff are supported to deliver high-quality services.

Provide leadership, guidance and development opportunities to build capability and maintain a skilled workforce.

Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources

Monitor and manage service resources to ensure effective and efficient use in line with service requirements.

Budget holder for the service responsible for the management and financial planning processes of the service budget.

Responsibility for administration

Ensure accurate and timely recording of service activity and performance data to support reporting and governance requirements.

Plan and organise service delivery, training, workforce activity and reporting processes in accordance with Livewell Southwest standards and IPS Grow model fidelity.

Responsibility for people who use our services

Ensure delivery of a service that supports individuals with mental health needs to access and sustain employment.

Promote recovery-focused and person-centred approaches within service delivery.

Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments

Implement organisational policies and procedures within the service to ensure safe and effective practice.

Contribute to the development and implementation of service improvements and new ways of working.

Other Responsibilities

Ensure effective use and management of information systems and data in line with information governance requirements.

Contribute and undertake audit, evaluation and service review activity to support continuous improvement.

Policy holder and author for the service policy and standards for IPS.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, managers, clinicians and external partners to support service delivery.

Communicate complex service information, including performance and improvement plans, in a clear and accessible way.

Chair and contribute to meetings, providing updates and ensuring appropriate escalation of risks and issues.

Chair organisation IPS meetings with key stakeholders including executive team membership to ensure the organisation meets its IPS Grow commitments

Produce written reports and documentation to support service monitoring and decision making.

Please see attcahed full Job Descprtion and Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 7 qualification (Masters degree or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Formal leadership/management qualification at Level 7 or demonstrable equivalent leadership experience at a senior level

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in leadership, service improvement, or
• quality improvement
• IPS-specific training (e.g. IPS Grow, fidelity training)
• Coaching, supervision, or practice educator qualification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead, motivate and manage staff
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyse information and make informed decisions
• Planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Advanced coaching and supervision capability
• Experience delivering training or presentations
• Digital literacy across NHS reporting systems

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in: Secondary mental health services and/or Employment/vocational support services (e.g. IPS)
• Demonstrable experience of: Leading and managing teams/service
• delivery
• Delivering against contractual targets and KPIs Performance management, supervision and staff development
• Experience of multi-agency partnership working (NHS, local authority, DWP, VCSE)
• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness (SMI)

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert understanding of:
• The IPS model and fidelity principles
• Recovery-oriented and strengths
• based approaches
• Barriers to employment for people
• with SMI
• Knowledge of: NHS systems, governance, and clinical pathways
• Safeguarding frameworks and risk management
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Strong understanding of: Data, outcomes, and performance
• frameworks

Desirable

• Knowledge of DWP benefits and employment systems
• Understanding of IPS Grow fidelity reviews
• Awareness of local labour market dynamics

Additional requirements

Essential

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

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).

Job responsibilities

Asylum Seeker & Refugee Mental Health Team

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

To participate in line management, appraisal, supervision, teaching, recruitment and day-to-day management tasks in relation to your role within team.

To provide and coordinate complex packages of treatment which may include the administration of medicines.

To provide a comprehensive healthcare assessment including risk assessment and be responsible for providing and coordinating a recovery orientated package of care alongside other key services and professional stakeholders.

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To liaise with colleagues in other health services to ensure fair access to other statutory and non-statutory health providers.

To manage a caseload of asylum seekers and refugees with complex needs using evidence based/patient centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To be responsible for implementing interventions, individually or as a group. This may include developing additional specialist intervention skills and developing opportunities in line with patients needs.

To provide professional guidance for staff and students as appropriate. To have a sound working knowledge of and be able to implement evidence-based practice within this service area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1.Registered Nurse, OT or Social Worker

2.Previous experience within a comparable community service or setting.

3.Flexible working with an ability to use own initiative as well as to be a team player.

4.Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the principles and knowledge base underpinning Early Intervention Services, and other mental health provision including inpatient services.

5.Evidence of continued professional development.

6.Effective and well-developed leadership and case management skills.

7.Sound working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other Mental Health Legislation

8.Proven ability to lead, motivate and supervise others within a team, demonstrating the highest clinical standards.

9.Proven interpersonal, communication and supervision skills.

10.Proven creativity in changing service delivery to meet the needs of the user and the ongoing development of the service.

11.Post basic qualifications/experience

-Teaching experience desirable

-Post qualification clinical course

-Specialist knowledge of Early Intervention Services and a range of other mental health service provision.

12.Ability to visit clients in their own homes and to attend meetings in a variety of outreach community settings.

13.A demonstrable knowledge of the principles and application of Motivation, Recovery, Social Inclusion and Whole Life systems Theory.

14.Knowledge of the Public Health agenda within substance misuse provision and the recovery orientated systems model.

15.Knowledge and understanding of adult and childrens safeguarding.

16.Knowledge of Complex needs as defined within MEAM and comorbidities and best practice models with this client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1.To effectively manage a caseload of complex individuals

2.To ensure you receive and provide appropriate line management and clinical supervision, in line with Livewell policies and procedures.

3. Ensure all obligations of the Mental Health Act and the Code of Practice are fulfilled and other mental health legislation and care planning is complied with in accordance with care co-ordination guidelines.

4.Improve and maintain working relationships with GPs, other professionals and outside agencies working collaboratively to ensure effective referral, assessment, treatment and when appropriate discharge.

5.To provide clinical advice, education, support and training to team colleagues, Inpatient units, Community Mental Health Teams, Primary Care Teams, other professionals and services provided by LIVEWELL SW.

To advise the Manager of any operational issues, which require resolution?

6.To maintain safe and acceptable standards of practice in accordance with policies, professional guidelines and relevant procedures.

7.To keep professionally updated with ongoing developments in asylum seeker care services through evidence-based approaches to delivering high quality services by evaluating, updating, initiating and/or participating in training, audit, research and service planning.

8.Promote and sustain good interpersonal relationships with users, carers and families, members of the multi-disciplinary team, other professionals, voluntary agencies, independent sectors and the general public.

9.To contribute to clinical governance as applicable to the team and actively participate in ensuring that the service is user-focused, flexible and evolutionary.

10.To develop links with other similar services, housing and agencies providing services for young people.

11.To effectively care coordinate and have safe systems of work at the heart of practice.

12.To have the ability to work autonomously and lone work within policy and procedure.

13.To provide leadership and coordination in the absence of the band 7 Team manager, and cover for other team members in their absence.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Use trauma Informed and trauma sensitive style of communication in all written and verbal communications.

Communication is via line management.

Good working relationships need to be achieved with

DCRS

Interpreter services

Commissioners

LIVEWELL SW teams and staff, including mental health and learning disability teams

LIVEWELL SW Directorates of Professional Practice and Contracting and Finance

Social Services

Local Education Authority

Other non-statutory providers of health and social care

General Practitioners and practice staff.

Clinical staff in acute trusts

Users, families and carers

Police and Probation

Housing services

To be an ambassador at local and national events where required.

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR ROLE

To assist in changing the culture with regard to how statutory mental health services have traditionally been delivered and allow users to gain access to the service which is delivered in the least restrictive way and in a style that engages people on their own terms.

To contribute to the development of a service that is ambitious, ever changing, innovative and aspiration which impacts beyond ones own team and service promoting excellence.

To work with ambiguity and uncertainty in respect of the interpretation of policy and how this is applied to ones own clinical practice.

To be an active and dynamic member of the asylum seekers team, whilst ensuring that best clinical practice is adhered to.

Maintaining contact with the employing organisation whilst working within a voluntary sector service and team.

Making recovery visible in all aspects of service delivery.

Foster a culture of optimism and belief in recovery when interacting with service users, parents, carers and other staff/ organisations.

Please see attached Job description for full JD.

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Dip HE Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Degree/Diploma in Social Care
• ENB 811/812 OR CPN Degree OR significant experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues
• Completion of training as a first level registered nurse in mental health, allied health or social care professional, with a current valid registration with the appropriate body
• Post Graduate Specialist Knowledge and or experience in Community Mental Health setting

Desirable

• Recovery
• CBT
• Solution Focus Therapy
• Management/coaching qualification.
• Cultural Awareness Training

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence based practice
• CPA and record keeping
• NSF & MHA and NICE guidelines
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and be an able educator
• Evidence of life-long learning (academically and Professionally
• Skilled and experienced clinician, particularly in assessment and crisis intervention
• Good communication skills (verbal and written skills)
• Empathic outlook on health care delivery which respects clients dignity and human rights
• Interpersonal skills
• Supervisory skills
• Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills
• Risk assessment and management skills
• Calm and adaptable
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to work autonomously and part of MDT
• Recognise and manage stress in self and others
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Creative, enthusiastic and self motivated
• Ability to manage change
• Willingness to participate in service development

Desirable

• Specialist clinical skills i.e. CBT training, Psycho-social interventions
• Staff appraisal skills
• Understanding of Choose and Book agenda and PTLs and RTT
• Understanding of Continuing Health Care
• Competent and knowledgeable in regards to PCH (CIC) Liaison Services ethos, policies and procedures.
• knowledge/skills
• Knowledgeable with regards the mental Health needs of culturally diverse communities
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the Immigration system and Asylum Process

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration mental health experience
• Relevant experience in community mental health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a community mental health practitioner.

Desirable

• Community experience in Mental Health
• Experience of working with Victims of Torture and Trauma
• Care co-ordination
• Case load management
• Knowledge and experience of working with interpreters

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).