• Job Description

  Req#: B9832-2025-NM-9963?language=en&page=124&sort=publicationDateDes

  Job summary

  37.5 hours per week.

  Position in Psychiatric Liaison Service.

  Are you an ambitious Band 5 Mental Health Nurse/OT who holds professional registration who aspires to become a band 6? If so, we are offering informal discussions before applying for these exciting development posts.

  We have created fast track development opportunities across our inpatient and community mental health services, perfect for someone who is keen to work towards band 6 within 6-12 months, depending on competencies.

  Applicants MUST HAVE a UK NMC Registration/PIN.

  These will be permanent roles of 37.5 hours, and the salary for this Band 5-Band 6 development role will initially be: £29,970 - £36483 pa, pro rata.

  Livewell Southwest used the Covid Pandemic as an opportunity to reflect. We have implemented changes that have had a positive direct impact on patient care delivery.

  For example, the Community Mental Health Framework is an innovative and creative mental health model of working with GPs and primary care, leading to reduced waiting lists of 3 weeks, and providing care to people through a range of psychological and physical interventions.

  Furthermore, our acute inpatient unit received an outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission, highlighting our commitment to best practice.

  As well as our commitment to transform services and make them sustainable, we are committed to developing our staff with ongoing support and bespoke training. We welcome you to join us in shaping the future of our services.

  Main duties of the job

  If you would like more information regarding this development opportunity or would like to visit any of the Mental Health areas please email Amy Brownlow, MHLDN Business Support Manager - amy.brownlow1@nhs.net.

  Please see the attached Registered Practitioner Development Pathway, Band 5/6 in Mental Health document, individual service areas job descriptions and person specifications for further information regarding each individual role.

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

  Job Share(s) Considered

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

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

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

  About us

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

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

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

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

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

  Details

  Date posted

  31 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £29,970 to £44,962 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

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

  Reference number

  B9832-2025-NM-9963

  Job locations

  200 Mount Gould Road

  Mount Gould

  Plymouth

  Devon

  PL4 7PY

  
  

  Plymouth Primary Care Trust

  Morlaix Road

  Derriford

  Plymouth

  PL6 5AF

  
  

  Lee Mill Hospital

  Beech Road

  Ivybridge

  Devon

  PL21 9HL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  ***** for full details regarding these Band 5 - Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner development roles, please see the attached job descriptions, personal specifications and also the attached Registered Practitioner Development Pathway document *****

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  ***** for full details regarding these Band 5 - Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner development roles, please see the attached job descriptions, personal specifications and also the attached Registered Practitioner Development Pathway document *****

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Band 5:
  • Mental Health Act.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Applies knowledge of CPA and Care Co-ordination.
  • Psychiatric illnesses especially those on the schizophrenic and bi-polar spectrum plus evidence of giving relevant nursing care.
  • Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice.

  Desirable

  • Band 5:
  • MCA/DOLS.
  • Breakaway.
  • Networking with other agencies.
  • Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
  • System one/ECPA/computer patient records.
  • Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Band 5:
  • Multi-disciplinary working.
  • Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness within health-based organisations.

  Desirable

  • Band 5:
  • Life experience in wide range of settings.
  • Experience within a community mental Health setting.
  • Caseload management skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Band 5:
  • RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
  • Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Band 5
  • Ability to travel across Plymouth.
  • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including:
  • Assessment skills.
  • Communication and liaison skills.
  • Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills.
  • Team working skills.
  • Self-management ability.
  • Prioritising workload/resources
  • Administration skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Risk assessment management.
  • Crisis management.
  • Lone working.
  • Ability to plan/implement a package of care in the community for patients with mental health problems.

  Desirable

  • Band 5
  • Ability to carry out role of link working within primary care.
  • - Independent assessments
  • - Planning care and reviewing patients at request of primary care in primary care setting.
  • Ability to recognise and support stress in others.
  • Mentorship or equivalent.
  • Group Interaction Skills.
  • Specific Therapeutic interventions.
  • Positive risk management.
  • Full driving license for at least 12- months.
  • Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Band 5:
  • Mental Health Act.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Applies knowledge of CPA and Care Co-ordination.
  • Psychiatric illnesses especially those on the schizophrenic and bi-polar spectrum plus evidence of giving relevant nursing care.
  • Knowledge of NICE guidelines in relation to mental health and the ability to apply evidence-based practice.

  Desirable

  • Band 5:
  • MCA/DOLS.
  • Breakaway.
  • Networking with other agencies.
  • Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health.
  • System one/ECPA/computer patient records.
  • Interest and awareness of national and local services developments.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Band 5:
  • Multi-disciplinary working.
  • Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness within health-based organisations.

  Desirable

  • Band 5:
  • Life experience in wide range of settings.
  • Experience within a community mental Health setting.
  • Caseload management skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Band 5:
  • RMN/Dip HE/BSc Mental Health Nursing- NMC Registration.
  • Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC Registration.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Band 5
  • Ability to travel across Plymouth.
  • Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within a team including:
  • Assessment skills.
  • Communication and liaison skills.
  • Leadership skills/ Supervisory skills.
  • Team working skills.
  • Self-management ability.
  • Prioritising workload/resources
  • Administration skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Risk assessment management.
  • Crisis management.
  • Lone working.
  • Ability to plan/implement a package of care in the community for patients with mental health problems.

  Desirable

  • Band 5
  • Ability to carry out role of link working within primary care.
  • - Independent assessments
  • - Planning care and reviewing patients at request of primary care in primary care setting.
  • Ability to recognise and support stress in others.
  • Mentorship or equivalent.
  • Group Interaction Skills.
  • Specific Therapeutic interventions.
  • Positive risk management.
  • Full driving license for at least 12- months.
  • Good working knowledge of the Care Quality Commission.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

  UK Registration

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Livewell Southwest

  Address

  200 Mount Gould Road

  Mount Gould

  Plymouth

  Devon

  PL4 7PY

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Livewell Southwest

  Address

  200 Mount Gould Road

  Mount Gould

  Plymouth

  Devon

  PL4 7PY

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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