Job summary 37.5 hours per week Innovation and creativity are central to the transformation of Livewell's Community Mental Health Services through the continued implementation of the Community Mental Health Framework Model. We are working collaboratively with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations (VCSE), integrating new roles such as Peer Support Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and Clinical Assosciate Psychologists into the teams and adopting new ways of working in order to provide outstanding specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based intervention for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and complex emotional needs. The Practice Lead will join an established Multi-Disciplinary Team at an exciting time. The team benefits from a strong Senior Leadership structure with dedicated Team Management, Psychology, Medical, NMP and Business Management support who work closely together to provide high quality trauma informed care, achieve the services key performance indicators, create a positive learning environment for all and maintain a culture of psychological safety. Main duties of the job This is a varied role as Practice Lead, you will also have the opportunity to provide specialist clinical input, as well as offering supervision and consultation to others. You will also represent the team at a variety of clinical and operational and service development meetings and forums, and have the opportunity to participate in, and lead on aspects of service development. Some experience of service and project management, (or willingness to develop these skills), is desirable. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service. As an operational manager the post holder will be required to participate in the community operational managers on-call rota if requested to do so by the Chief Operating Officer. 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 LW 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 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2025-NM-9615-3 Job locations Avon House Mount Gould Hospital Plymouth PL4 7QD Cumberland Centre Damerel Close Plymouth PL1 4JZ Job description Job responsibilities Dimensions and Context of Role The Community Mental Health Service is made up of specialist mental health professionals who proactively provide clinic, community based and home based interventions and therapies and recovery orientated support. The role of B7 Practice Lead has been developed as part of the evolving provision of the Community Mental Health Framework and the Personlised Care Framework. The Practice Lead role is designed to complement the Clinical Team manager role and contributes to the Senior Leadership Teams decision making forums across the Core Community Services to enhance the quality of service provision in all domains. The role has a particular focus on team/staff development in relation to outcomes for patients. The post holder will be expected to regularly contribute to the MDT. The Practice Lead is responsible for: Supporting the team to meet CQC standards, using the KLOE guidance to collate evidence and lead on the development and implementation of action plans to both maintain and improve standards of care. Supporting the Community Mental Health Service to achieve their performance targets. The Practice Lead will be able to analyse and interpret data to ensure early identification of any potential performance issues and develop action plans to address these. Contributing to the Senior Leadership Meetings promoting positive inter-disciplinary relationships and supporting the culture of psychological safety and positive continuous learning/development opportunities within the team Ensuring that clinicians work within Livewell Southwest policies, and ensure that practice standards are high and the team adhere to professional registration requirements. Providing clinical leadership and advice to staff ensuring the flow of service users through the system and promoting implementation of evidence based practice in line with NICE guidelines. This will involve both direct and indirect clinical work with staff and service users, including consultation, coaching, live supervision and caseload supervision. The post holder will manage a reduced complex clinical caseload. The implementation of new initiatives across the service, leading the change management process, with consideration to the effective management and allocation of resources. This will include workforce planning, development of workforce competencies and training packages to support this as required. Implementing the service audit plan: leading on audits and the development of action plans to ensure adherence to targets, to maintain effective safe practice and high quality care across the service. Leading on investigations including complaints, SIRIS and HR investigations. Representing the teams and organisation in multi agency forums and meetings as required. If an NMP to act as an authorised signatories for the team in relation to FP10 security (security of prescriptions). To receive training and support (as deemed necessary) in accordance with this responsibility. Deputising for the Senior Clinical Lead & Operational Manager when required As an operational manager the post holder will be required to participate in the community operational managers on-call rota if requested to do so by the Chief Operating Officer. See attached Job Description for detailed Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Dimensions and Context of Role The Community Mental Health Service is made up of specialist mental health professionals who proactively provide clinic, community based and home based interventions and therapies and recovery orientated support. The role of B7 Practice Lead has been developed as part of the evolving provision of the Community Mental Health Framework and the Personlised Care Framework. The Practice Lead role is designed to complement the Clinical Team manager role and contributes to the Senior Leadership Teams decision making forums across the Core Community Services to enhance the quality of service provision in all domains. The role has a particular focus on team/staff development in relation to outcomes for patients. The post holder will be expected to regularly contribute to the MDT. The Practice Lead is responsible for: Supporting the team to meet CQC standards, using the KLOE guidance to collate evidence and lead on the development and implementation of action plans to both maintain and improve standards of care. Supporting the Community Mental Health Service to achieve their performance targets. The Practice Lead will be able to analyse and interpret data to ensure early identification of any potential performance issues and develop action plans to address these. Contributing to the Senior Leadership Meetings promoting positive inter-disciplinary relationships and supporting the culture of psychological safety and positive continuous learning/development opportunities within the team Ensuring that clinicians work within Livewell Southwest policies, and ensure that practice standards are high and the team adhere to professional registration requirements. Providing clinical leadership and advice to staff ensuring the flow of service users through the system and promoting implementation of evidence based practice in line with NICE guidelines. This will involve both direct and indirect clinical work with staff and service users, including consultation, coaching, live supervision and caseload supervision. The post holder will manage a reduced complex clinical caseload. The implementation of new initiatives across the service, leading the change management process, with consideration to the effective management and allocation of resources. This will include workforce planning, development of workforce competencies and training packages to support this as required. Implementing the service audit plan: leading on audits and the development of action plans to ensure adherence to targets, to maintain effective safe practice and high quality care across the service. Leading on investigations including complaints, SIRIS and HR investigations. Representing the teams and organisation in multi agency forums and meetings as required. If an NMP to act as an authorised signatories for the team in relation to FP10 security (security of prescriptions). To receive training and support (as deemed necessary) in accordance with this responsibility. Deputising for the Senior Clinical Lead & Operational Manager when required As an operational manager the post holder will be required to participate in the community operational managers on-call rota if requested to do so by the Chief Operating Officer. See attached Job Description for detailed Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in Secondary Mental Health, 18 months of which in a community setting) Post graduate diploma / degree level study related to health/social care or equivalent worked experience relevant to the role Desirable Teaching/Assessing course such as mentorship module or equivalent Experience Essential At least 3 years-experience in a senior clinical role with experience of managing others Multi-disciplinary team working Evidence of transferable clinical, risk management and managerial skills at a senior level Extensive Clinical experience in Mental Health care, crisis management and positive risk taking Desirable To have experience at senior level of both acute and inpatient and community teams To have worked within an acute inpatient setting Previous deputy team manager experience Budget management experience Skills Essential Evidence of transferable Leadership and Operational Management skills Skills in Managing Teams including management of HR processes Teaching, Coaching and supervision skills Assessment, Risk Assessment & Care Planning of acutely Psychiatrically ill patients Crisis management skills Change management skills Motivation skills Complex clinical decision making skills Facilitation and influencing skills Good time management Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have self-confidence to challenge traditional practice and the persistence to address difficult enduring issues Excellent organisational skills Competent IT skills and knowledge of databases Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical situations within a defined caseload Desirable Accomplished Chair Person for meetings Able to use Organisational IT systems Delivery of training sessions such as Turbo-teach Knowledge Essential Extensive professional knowledge acquired through clinical practice in a Community Mental Health setting, underpinned by training at degree level/diploma level specialist training or equivalent experience Knowledge of the impact of crisis on mental health difficulties Evidence based practice Mental Health Act 1983 Good knowledge of current NHS and Social Care Policy Evidence of CPD Understanding of the Community Mental Health Framework Understand the Principles of Governance, particularly in relation to their Service area To be fully aware of and cascade current changes relating to Government Legislation (i.e. Transforming Community Services). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in Secondary Mental Health, 18 months of which in a community setting) Post graduate diploma / degree level study related to health/social care or equivalent worked experience relevant to the role Desirable Teaching/Assessing course such as mentorship module or equivalent Experience Essential At least 3 years-experience in a senior clinical role with experience of managing others Multi-disciplinary team working Evidence of transferable clinical, risk management and managerial skills at a senior level Extensive Clinical experience in Mental Health care, crisis management and positive risk taking Desirable To have experience at senior level of both acute and inpatient and community teams To have worked within an acute inpatient setting Previous deputy team manager experience Budget management experience Skills Essential Evidence of transferable Leadership and Operational Management skills Skills in Managing Teams including management of HR processes Teaching, Coaching and supervision skills Assessment, Risk Assessment & Care Planning of acutely Psychiatrically ill patients Crisis management skills Change management skills Motivation skills Complex clinical decision making skills Facilitation and influencing skills Good time management Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have self-confidence to challenge traditional practice and the persistence to address difficult enduring issues Excellent organisational skills Competent IT skills and knowledge of databases Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical situations within a defined caseload Desirable Accomplished Chair Person for meetings Able to use Organisational IT systems Delivery of training sessions such as Turbo-teach Knowledge Essential Extensive professional knowledge acquired through clinical practice in a Community Mental Health setting, underpinned by training at degree level/diploma level specialist training or equivalent experience Knowledge of the impact of crisis on mental health difficulties Evidence based practice Mental Health Act 1983 Good knowledge of current NHS and Social Care Policy Evidence of CPD Understanding of the Community Mental Health Framework Understand the Principles of Governance, particularly in relation to their Service area To be fully aware of and cascade current changes relating to Government Legislation (i.e. Transforming Community Services). 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 Avon House Mount Gould Hospital Plymouth PL4 7QD Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)