Job summary Up to 37.5 hours per week. Cotehele is a Functional Mental Health Unit for predominantly over 65s, located in a purpose built 10 bedded Unit at the Glenbourne Unit, Derriford. Cotehele, a mixed ward was specifically designed with separate male and female corridors and individual en-suite rooms. A knowledge of physical and mental health challenges is required for the role. We are working with the Home Treatment Team to help prevent admissions and to support leave and facilitate a more streamlined discharge. If you would like to be considered as part of the team at this exciting time, then this job might well be for you. All candidates must be computer literate and have a firm understanding of information governance. If you think you have the right skills to offer us at this exciting time then we would very much like to hear from you. You will need to be able to work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including physical intervention training. In return you will receive enhanced payments for night and weekend work, access to a pension scheme and CPD days each year We will also support and facilitate your development in this role through supervision and a personal development plan tailored to your needs and experience. Main duties of the job The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. He / she will be designated to take charge. The post holder is required to supervise staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including basic and / or post basic students. The staff nurse will at all times work within the spirit of the NMC code of Professional Conduct for trained nurses and local policies. 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. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2025-NM-9596 Job locations Plymouth Primary Care Trust Morlaix Road Derriford Plymouth PL6 5AF Job description Job responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness Organise the provision of care and act as Named Nurse/Associate Nurse for a specified group of patients. To function as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in the light of evaluation. Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff In conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training programmes/objectives for learner nurses are implemented. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policy. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client at all times. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further in M/D Care Planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it; and ensuring they receive a copy of it. This is to promote person centred planning Provide mentorship for students Attend and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals To actively participate and provide clinical supervision To have a working knowledge of Plymouth Community HealthCare Policies and Guidance. To actively participate in rotation programme across the Locality To have a working knowledge of specific policies relating to your work area, i.e. seclusion policy, ECT policy, Safeguarding and be able to apply this in practice. To work within NMC Code of Conduct in regards to documentation and to ensure compliance with the Trust clinical record keeping policy To participate and undertake in the appraisal process To have a competent and robust knowledge of legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty To support the induction and Preceptorship programme To ensure mandatory training is up to date and be able to undertake in their own work place To be able to assess and manage risk for their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues within the relevant policies To work in accordance with the NMC guidelines around CPD and be able to evidence this via a portfolio To at all times work within the NMC Code of Conduct To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff To participate in coordinator / duty rota as required To participate in new service developments such as Place of Safety and Nurse Lead discharge 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 Director of Operations / Chief Executive office). Job description Job responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan and implement and deliver care to patients who are in an acute phase of their illness Organise the provision of care and act as Named Nurse/Associate Nurse for a specified group of patients. To function as a member of a multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team Ensure planned nursing care is implemented and evaluated, take appropriate action in the light of evaluation. Participate in training programmes for both trained and untrained staff In conjunction with the university and Senior Staff Nurses ensure training programmes/objectives for learner nurses are implemented. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policy. Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources. Maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient at all times To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff. To liaise effectively with other wards and services. To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient/client at all times. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups about their health problems and care plan. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients progress and participating further in M/D Care Planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged to play a part in the Care Plan and to sign it; and ensuring they receive a copy of it. This is to promote person centred planning Provide mentorship for students Attend and participate in meetings ie. Case Conference, Mental Health review tribunals To actively participate and provide clinical supervision To have a working knowledge of Plymouth Community HealthCare Policies and Guidance. To actively participate in rotation programme across the Locality To have a working knowledge of specific policies relating to your work area, i.e. seclusion policy, ECT policy, Safeguarding and be able to apply this in practice. To work within NMC Code of Conduct in regards to documentation and to ensure compliance with the Trust clinical record keeping policy To participate and undertake in the appraisal process To have a competent and robust knowledge of legislation including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty To support the induction and Preceptorship programme To ensure mandatory training is up to date and be able to undertake in their own work place To be able to assess and manage risk for their personal safety and the safety of their colleagues within the relevant policies To work in accordance with the NMC guidelines around CPD and be able to evidence this via a portfolio To at all times work within the NMC Code of Conduct To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff To participate in coordinator / duty rota as required To participate in new service developments such as Place of Safety and Nurse Lead discharge 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 Director of Operations / Chief Executive office). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma Registered Mental Nurse Desirable Sign off mentor Knowledge Essential Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Sound working knowledge base of functional mental health illness Policies and procedures Mental Health and physical health care Record keeping Desirable Networking with other agencies Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Experience Essential Experience in a variety of settings Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings Skills Essential Assessment Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Team Work Skills Medication Administration Skills Supervision of Junior Staff Responsible and self motivated Flexible to the needs of the service to include shift working To participate in rotation and recovery principles Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma Registered Mental Nurse Desirable Sign off mentor Knowledge Essential Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Sound working knowledge base of functional mental health illness Policies and procedures Mental Health and physical health care Record keeping Desirable Networking with other agencies Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health Experience Essential Experience in a variety of settings Desirable Life experience in wide range of settings Skills Essential Assessment Skills Communications Skills Leadership Skills Team Work Skills Medication Administration Skills Supervision of Junior Staff Responsible and self motivated Flexible to the needs of the service to include shift working To participate in rotation and recovery principles Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address Plymouth Primary Care Trust Morlaix Road Derriford Plymouth PL6 5AF Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)