Total 1,511 job vacancies in Plympton, Plymouth

About the role

We are looking for two Senior Project Managers to join our Development team. As one of our Senior Project Managers you will be key to achieving PCH’s growth by delivering more high-quality new homes in and around Plymouth.

You will have demonstrable experience in delivering complex new build affordable housing projects. You will also have the opportunity to find new projects and see them successfully delivered. You will need to be resilient and determined in overcoming a range of challenges to deliver these homes to the quality PCH expects.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Is an experienced project leader, delivering schemes on time, to high quality and within budget to meet the needs of the service and provide excellent homes to our local community.
Has a degree or equivalent level of direct relevant experience.
Has experience of assessing land values, planning conditions and site constraints for a range of housing tenures including affordable and commercial.
Holds a full driving licence.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:

So if your passion for development shines through, and you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Lawrie, Head of Development on 07714 597466. Agencies need not contact PCH.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s or letters of interest.

Shortlisting Date: 25th November 2024

Interview Date: 29th November / 2nd December 2024

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

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About the role

We are looking for a Design and Technical Surveyor to join our growing Asset Strategy and Delivery team. You work closely with the Design Manager providing specialist professional advice for the strategic management of PCH built assets.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has experience of working in, or considering a move into, a Pre-Construction role
Has experience working in construction, property or consultancy with demonstrable experience in construction/building site management.
Has experience preparing detailed/initial building survey reports, including recommendations and producing an outline scope of works for refurbishment/improvement projects.
Has experience of evaluating technical delivery reports/documentation.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Keith Revell, Design Manager on 07563376244.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 19th November 2024

Interview Date: 26th November 2024

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a student in a mainstream secondary school in Plymouth.

In this role, you will work closely with the student, encouraging engagement with lessons, supporting their unique learning needs, and ensuring consistent attendance in each class.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping the student overcome learning and behavioural challenges, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

This position is expected to run through the end of the academic year, with the potential for extension.
- Provide direct one-to-one support for a student, assisting with engagement in classroom activities.
- Address the student's specific learning and behavioural needs with a personalised approach.
- Ensure smooth transitions between classes and full attendance in scheduled lessons.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to tailor learning materials.
- Encourage positive behaviour and help the student develop effective learning strategies.
- Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, particularly with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and behaviour management.
- An understanding of the unique challenges involved in working one-to-one with students requiring additional support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, resilience, and a commitment to helping young people thrive.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on a student's educational experience.
- A collaborative and supportive environment within a committed teaching team.
- Access to ongoing professional development and support.

If you are committed to supporting students with special educational needs and behavioural challenges and are eager to make a meaningful difference in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants must hold the relevant qualifications and training for this role.

Additional Information:
- All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of a permanent role in the future.
- We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with DfE statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search for shortlisted candidates.
- We offer registered candidates free child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold or obtain a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, with full assistance provided.

Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) - Plymouth

Up to £42,000- Night Shift - 24 days holiday - Life Assurance - Cycle to Work Scheme - Private Medical - Reward Scheme - Matched pension up to 10% of salary

Are you a Maintenance Technician looking for a new and exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing company with clear progression routes? My client is a major manufacturer in the Plymouth area.

With plenty of opportunities to progress within the company, this is a great time to get into an industry growing company known globally.

Package and Benefits:

• Up to £42,000
• Night Shift
• 24 days holiday
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical
• Reward Scheme
• Matched pension up to 10% of salary

Role & Responsibilities:

• Dealing with electro-mechanical faults.
• Fault finding, diagnosis and repair.
• Planned preventative maintenance.
• Refurbishing all machinery.
• Adhering to all quality standards.
• Promoting continuous improvement.
• Operating production machinery.
• Assembling components/products.
• Deal with quality checks/inspection, performance quality.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• NVQ 3 (minimum) or time served - Electrical or Mechanical.
• Experience with maintenance/production.
• Continuous improvement techniques.

Please contact Hermione Jones for more information.

Hermione@hunterselection.co.uk | 01275371981

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

About the role

We are looking for a customer focussed Compliance Investment Manager to join our growing Asset Strategy and Delivery team. You will play a key role in leading PCH’s investment approach to ensure our residents homes remain safe, warm, affordable and sustainable.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has experience of mechanical and electrical and compliance procurement and contract management.
Has extensive knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and BS7671 or equivalent gas qualifications
Has experience of contract preparation, documentation and supervision in compliance with the Procurement Act.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Haynes, Head of Asset Strategy & Delivery on 07468533444.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 20th November 2024

Interview Date: 5th December 2024

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Have knowledge of the latest local and national access standards and targets relevant to the specialty To support the proactive management of all relevant waiting lists and target reports, ensuring that patients do not breach their target waits including 2ww patients in accordance with local and national guidelines. Ensure that patients are proactively managed and are pulled though the administrative systems designed to support their care journey e.g. obtaining diagnostic results for review, DNAs, removal from waiting lists, expediting referrals et Ensure that all data quality issues are minimised Action data quality and other reports as directed by the Clinical Administration Manager Updating databases and audit management where relevant. Ensure you follow the Trusts APN guidelines and any other standard processes within the Trust Ensure that all outpatient clinical sessions are booked with appropriate patients in an effective and efficient way who do not require the support of the OAC department Ensure correspondence received into the department is dealt with efficiently and effectively Attend specialty meetings as required Ensure that standard process is followed with regard to the management of clinic cancellations Ensure that inpatient and/or day case admissions and theatre bookings are managed in accordance with clinical protocol and Trust policy, where relevant Ensure that patients who are on a long-term condition pathway are managed in accordance with clinical protocol and trust policy, where relevant Ensure that patient case-notes are managed in accordance with Trust policy Ensure that telephone queries from colleagues and from patients are both answered and dealt with in a timely way Be fully conversant and comply with all Trust standard processes, policies and guidelines Actively contribute towards the achievement of all administrative quality and performance standard Take an active role in all processes designed to support the clinical pathway To support the management of clinical commitments and the diaries for the relevant clinical team Respond in a prompt fashion to all complaints in order to minimise the risk of them becoming more formal, seeking advice where necessary Communicate with all levels of Health care staff, including GPs and deal with anxious patients and their relatives/carers with tact, patience and discretion Cover colleagues during annual/sick leave. Supervise new staff/students and support colleagues/other staff when required Use the Trust IT systems on a daily basis to produce and extract information for patient care Provide general administrative support to the clinical team and the clinical pathway as appropriate. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Clinical Administration Manager/Specialty Co-ordinator. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS This post will have regular contact with: Specialty Managers, Support and Administration Manager Clinicians across a range of specialties Pathway Co-ordinators and other Administrative Staff Training Department Performance Information Patient Access Tea Patient Involvement Tea Outpatient Appointment Centre

The successful applicant will be trained to: Take appropriate actions with regard to telephone calls from patients, GPs and other agencies using initiative, in adherence to Trust guidelines Request and Trace Hospital Notes General Filling Opening the post and distributing within the Department. General administration and support for all areas of the team, Nephrology Secretaries, Transplant, CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease), the Ward and Dialysis Collecting patient notes from Main Outpatients Distribution and tracing of notes to be sent to and received from coding

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Provide a specialist CBT-P assessment and treatment service for individuals, couples, families, carers and groups, city wide. 5.2 To provide services, advice and support to other areas of Livewell Southwest as required. 5.3 To contribute to the delivery and the development of clinical services through collaboration with professional staff and other disciplines. 5.4 Maintain appropriate clinical records in line with Livewell Southwest policy. 5.5 To encourage consultation by users, LSW staff, GP, Social Services, the Inpatient Units and others working within local services. 5.6 To contribute to a programme of continual professional development for Insight and CBT providers across Livewell Southwest. 5.7 To teach, as required, on professional courses within the Mental Health Service and at the University of Plymouth. 5.8 To prepare and deliver CBT-P training across the SW Peninsula in partnership with Plymouth University. 5.9 To supervise trainees on placement as appropriate. 5.10 To contribute to a programme of continuing professional development for CBT provision across the organisation. 5.11 To keep up to date with current evidenced based treatments and be involved in research as agreed with your line manager. 5.12 To conduct research and evaluation relevant to the provision of CBT services and more widely as required. 5.13 To participate in the regular use of outcome measure most suited to patients experiencing Psychosis. 5.14 To keep up to date with relevant research literature on evidence based practice. 5.15 To liaise and work in partnership with other mental health providers and with relevant and statutory agencies in the community. 5.16 To liaise with other specialists both regionally and nationally as appropriate. 5.17 To encourage consultation by users, LSW staff, GPs Social Services, Inpatient units and others working within local services. 5.18 Contribute to delivery and development of clinical services through collaboration with professional staff and other disciplines. 5.19 To contribute to the maintenance and development of office system and procedures within the service. 5.20 To maintain appropriate service statistics and electronic records of work within the requirement of polices covering Care Management and Care Programme Approach. 5.21 To provide regular information on services. 5.22 To attend Insight service meetings, and other meetings relevant to the post holder. 5.23 To participate in annual appraisal with the Service Manager. 5.24 Whilst maintaining clinical autonomy, to receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor and maintain the highest professional standards. 5.25 To be aware of current developments within the profession and to continue to maintain and further develop professional knowledge and skills. 5.26 To work with appropriate professional agencies. 5.27 Keep abreast, through study and attendance at National and Local conferences, of developments in CBT and pursue CPD as advised. 5.28 To adhere to LSW Policies and Procedures. 5.29 To maintain own professional registration to governing bodies as appropriate. 5.30 To carry out such other clinical and administrative duties. . 5.31 To act as a clinical expert in the field of CBT providing consultation and education to the staff within LSW and Insight as required. 5.32 To work as an autonomous clinician providing specialist CBT assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and development of CBT treatment to adults with Psychosis presentation. 5.33 Monitors and ensures maintenance of standards of treatment/care/confidentiality as set down by policies, procedures, and legislation & professional bodies (HCPC/NMC and BABCP). 5.34 Provide clinical information through written and electronic assessment, progress, discharge and follow up reports and letters to referrers. 5.35 To provide specialist CBT supervision for the staff within LSW as required. 5.36 Administer clinical measures to review efficacy/efficiency of treatment. 5.37 To use research to develop and improve outcomes. 5.38 Contribute to the development of policies which relate to the delivery of CBT. 5.39 Adhere to HCPC/NMC and BABCP professional codes of conduct. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS 6.1 To demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, staff, family members/carers and wider health network. 6.2 To ensure information about clients assessment/treatment is accurately recorded using the clinical record system. 6.3 Is able to impart complex and sensitive information to patients and families/carers and related health care professionals. 6.4 To ensure good working relationships with all other health professionals across the health network. 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The role will involve a lot of sitting with clients in therapy rooms. It may require some standing for 2 hours at a time whilst delivering groups. There will also be frequent use of computer. 8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. 8.1 Risk Management In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk. Health and Safety at Work You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department. You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation. You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS). 8.3 Infection Control Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with 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 their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office). 8.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training. 8.5 Research For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects. 8.6 Sustainability and climate change All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation. In particular this may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices, consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction. 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 their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

Appendix 1: Guidance on compiling job descriptions and person specifications 1.JOB DETAILS Job Title: Senior Autism/Mental Health Practitioner Band: Band 6 Locality:Mental Health and Wellbeing Base:Westbourne Responsible to:PASS Clinical Lead 2.JOB PURPOSE Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service Assessment Team (PASS-AT) provides specialist assessment to adults (who do not have Learning Disabilities) who suspect they may be autistic. This is a person centred service which holds the needs of clients at the heart of what we do. Assessment provides a space for people to talk, and can provide new or confirmed understandings of who they are and what support they need. The assessment team works closely with PASS-AS, our sister Advice Service. PASS-AS empower autistic people to access support, education and advice. Both PASS-AT and PASS-AS provide consultation to Livewell Southwest staff and teams and appropriate service within Plymouth City Council and NHS University Hospitals Trust Plymouth. The post will focus specifically on assessment. You will provide both diagnostic assessment and expertise in your core discipline. You will deliver specialist, bespoke training to mental health, physical health and Adult social care staff, providing specialist knowledge of the needs of people with Autism. You will support the clinical lead and be responsible for the running of the assessment service. You will provide specialist consultation to other health and social care practitioners. 3.DEPARTMENTAL POSITION 4.SCOPE AND RANGE The post holder may periodically rotate with practitioners within the advice service arm of the team to deliver advice and occasional interventions using your core professional skills. Training will be provided. The post-holder will be a NMC/HCPC registered practitioner, providing specialist assessment for adults who suspect they are Autistic. This is a clinic based community post based within the multi-disciplinary team of Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (PASS) which is part of Livewell Southwest. The post will interest someone who is passionate about meeting the needs of people with Autism, enjoys working within a multi-disciplinary environment and who is motivated to develop an innovative service. The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to develop the newly created Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service Assessment Team. At present, the team is commissioned to deliver assessment to people of Plymouth who are seeking a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. The team operate in two distinct domains: 1.Assessment 2.Training and consultation 5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will ensure that they gain and maintain competencies and knowledge of research and development in the delivery of services to people seeking a diagnosis of Autism Assessment Service The post holder will: Be responsible for organising and coordinating the activity of the Assessment Service. They will ensure that all required resources are available. Support the clinical lead as and when appropriate. Provide highly specialised profession specific assessments Provide advice and support to people who access the Assessment Team. Be responsible for ensuring that all clinical information for people accessing the service is recorded accurately on Livewell Southwests electronic Record System SystmOne. Be responsible for communicating delicate and complex clinical information and diagnostic conclusions verbally and in writing. Be responsible for supporting other temporary members of the team in conducting assessment and report writing. Attend regular line management and practice supervision sessions. Attend peer supervision sessions. Keep up to date in their professional qualification. Training Be competent at delivering training about autism and autism assessment. Support the clinical lead as and when appropriate. Where appropriate, the post holder will support delivery of Tier 1, mandatory training to Livewell Southwest staff. Consultancy Provide consultancy support to teams or individual practitioners, managers or service leads within Livewell Southwest. 5.1Responsibility for People Management The post holder will, where appropriate, support the clinical lead. the Clinical lead to offer support to members of PASS-AT, including temporary staff. 5.2Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources The post holder will hold no financial responsibilities 5.3Responsibility for administration The post holder will be Responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with Livewell Southwest policies Required to complete specific tasks related to the development of communications, service leaflets, website development Required to complete reports, audits, service evaluations Contribute to writing up research if appropriate. 5.4Responsibility for people who use our services The post holder will typically provide support to people who use the service in the following areas: Respect, empathy and kindness Professional Specific Assessment where indicated (e.g. sensory profiles). Planning Assessment Reasonable Adjustments Risk assessment The post holder will work within their Code of Conduct, legal frameworks of confidentiality, equality, data protection, human rights. 5.5Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments The Post holder will be: Responsible for coordinating and implementing clinical audits for the purpose of service evaluations Undertake research in specific and identified areas of clinical practice and outcomes Contribute highly specialist input into the development of service development, operational procedure and service development 5.6Other Responsibilities The post holder may be asked to undertake activities that sit within the remit of their competencies and banding. 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will: Develop supportive and clinically appropriate relationships with people who access the service, their families and supporters At times have to communicate sensitive and contentious information At times, receive sensitive and distressing information from people who use the service Communicate technical and clinical information and advice to Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council practitioners Respond to requests for information from Livewell Southwest managers and other governance related departments Participate in Devon CCG meetings, where summary and advice may be sought from the CCG 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The post holder will: Be required to participate in the Assessment Service which will require the post holder to travel to the identified venue The post holder will require access to transport that will enable them to undertake multiple duties and activity around the city of Plymouth Carrying assessment tools. 8.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. 8.1Risk Management In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk. 8.2Health and Safety at Work You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department. You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation. You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS). 8.3Infection Control Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with 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 their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office). 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 their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Communication and Relationship skills a) Detailed confident verbal information sharing, within the Home Treatment Team or the wider Multi Disciplinary Team, which includes Primary Care. b) Expert ability in receiving information, analysing and formulating professional judgments. c) Attend and represent the Teams view in meetings e.g. Child protection, Adult Protection, Mental Health Review Tribunals, CPA Reviews. d) Elicit information from the patient, and work with them to advocate on their behalf. e) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively over the telephone within the boundaries of confidentiality. f) Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell SW policies, including the Data Protection Act and the Livewell SW Confidentiality Policy. g) The post holder demonstrates a positive attitude to mental health attending to patients with respect and courtesy. Having the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. h) The post holder will ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to. i) Take a lead role in the collaboration and the planning of individual care with patient, carer, other Teams and Services. j) Must be confident in communicating with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties when English is not their first language using Livewell South west approved interpreters. Knowledge, Training and Experience a) The post holder will be responsible for updating their own practice, knowledge and skills within their sphere of practice including Livewell SW PCH mandatory training. b) Knowledge of Policy and legislation. c) Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health service delivery. d) Adhere to Policy and Legislation relating to Mental Health e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equal Opportunity Law, Disability Discrimination Act, Human Rights Act, Care Programme Approach and Clinical Governance. Analytical and Judgement Skills a) Map reading planning the safest most cost-effective route for community visits. b) The post holder will provide nursing care and other interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet the patients needs. c) Ability to match patient need with available skills and resources. d) Emergency judgments and clinical decision-making. Planning and Organisational Skills a) To take a lead role in the co-ordination of shift ensuring appropriate allocation of work with the available skill mix utilising, prioritising, negotiation and delegation skills. b) Take a clinical lead in absence of HTT managers c) Regularly take a lead in clinical meeting ensuring all patients are reviewed and decisions and plans are put into action and represent the patients views. d) Liaise with other services to arrange appointments that both meet patient and service demands. 1. Physical Skills a) Confidence to travel in an urban environment b) Administer Intra Muscular Injections c) Competent key board skills d) Ability to take accurate physical observations i.e. blood pressure, pulse and temperature. e) Demonstrates safe clinical skills when providing care for patients receiving specialist treatments e.g. commencement of Clozaril in the community or supporting a patient through ECT treatment. Responsibilities a) Take a lead in rapid crisis assessments and the continuous assessment of patients on the caseload, monitoring effectiveness of the treatments provided. b) Formulate care plans, implement and evaluate them along side patients and carers ensuring informed consent is obtained. c) Plan aftercare, making appropriate agreed referrals for longer-term treatment. d) Collaborate with other Teams and Services in the provision of patient care. e) Take a lead role in the identification of risk and the formulation of risk management plans. f) Take a lead role in clinical decision-making, including maintaining the safety of patients, staff and the public in challenging, potentially violent situations. g) Adhere to the Policy for the Safe, Secure and Handling of Medicines and local Home Treatment protocols ensuring patients receive medication in a safe and timely fashion. h) Assess and monitor the effect of medication and report observations to Medical staff. i) Provide education to patients and carers to enhance their knowledge therefore improving longer-term concordance. j) Promote RECOVERY k) Provide education to patients and carers in line with current policy and good practice guidelines. l) The post holder will be required to work over a 24 hour period. To adhere to the Home Treatment Policy and protocols for the implementation of this service. m) Maintain high standards of clinical care to patients. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development a) Expected to take a lead role in the development of the Home Treatment Team including the formulation of protocols. b) Implement all appropriate National, PCH and Local Home Treatment policies and protocols. Responsibility for Human Resources a) Provide clinical supervision and line management supervision for junior members of staff. b) Have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations. Have the ability to foster capability and support staff to develop c) Assist in education programmes provided for junior staff. d) Provide mentorship for students both formally and informally. e) Participate regularly in recruitment and selection of staff. f) The post holder will behave in a manner that does not bring the Team or Livewell SW into disrepute. Responsibility for Information Resources a) Responsible for recording CPA and monitoring the quality of data provided by junior staff. b) Responsible for electronic contacts and monitor the standard of work of junior staff. c) Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with Livewell SW policy Responsibility for Research and Development a) Provide a positive role in clinical audit and evaluation of Home Treatment to ensure high levels of clinical effectiveness Freedom to Act a) The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional Code of Conduct or Health and Care Professions Council. b) The post holder will actively participate in line management supervision with the Team Manager of the Team. c) Provide line management for junior staff. d) The post holder will actively participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Livewell SW policy. e) The post holder will actively participate in the Livewell SW appraisal system and provide appraisals for junior staff. f) The post holder will carry out other duties commensurate with the position as required. Please see attachments.

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Register new patients on iPMS (Information Patient Management System), ensuring double registration does not occur. Maintain out-patient follow-up waiting lists. Ensure that all referrals are put onto iPMS following the guidelines set out in the Trusts Access Policy. Ensure Choose and Book patients are correctly appointed on iPMS and send confirmation letters to the patient. Prepare hospital notes for clinics in line with Trust Waiting List and Directorate Policies. Invite new patients in chronological order for clinical outpatient sessions in conjunction with clinicians booking rules. Book follow-up appointments in chronological order for clinical outpatient sessions in conjunction with clinicians booking rules. Book follow-up appointments that have been requested by wards/medical secretaries in line with the follow-up waiting list procedures. As required, telephone patients with urgent/last minute appointments. Receive and deal with confidential telephone enquiries from patients. Be able to handle patient complaints. Take appropriate actions when clinic capacity alters, e.g. cancellations, over-bookings etc. Notify appropriate out-patient staff of changes/cancellations to clinics. Follow procedures for: requesting case notes, organising contents of case notes, requesting and printing clinic attendance lists. Ensure all case notes arriving into and departing from the department are traced on iPMS. Reception for the out-patient clinics. Book follow-up appointments when instructed to do so by the consultant or place on follow-up waiting list. To ensure there is adequate stationery and request supplies with relevant admin personnel. To assist the line manager in training other members of staff, as requested and able to cover opposing areas if requested by line manager. To carry out any other clerical duties as determined by the line manager. Work within the framework of the Trusts Waiting List Policy and Access Policy notifying the line manager of relevant issues in a timely manner. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Receive and deal with confidential and sensitive telephone enquiries from patients. Be able to handle patient complaints. Liaise with various departments and professionals within the hospital and outside agencies via verbal and written communication. To be a team member within the office and able to multi skill within the various areas. To work closely with other admin and clerical staff within the division. WORKING CONDITIONS Communicating with distressed patients and/or parents/carers of patients, ensuring relevant information is obtained and forwarded to consultant(s)/team and/or secretary in a timely manner. Able to communicate sympathetically with parents/carers of children with terminal illnesses. Extra care taken in ensuring confidential information is given to legal guardian of patient only. Able to maintain concentration on task during periods of interruption. OTHER 1. Requirement to exert physical effort when dealing with vast quantities of notes and X-rays. 2. Sitting in a restricted position for long periods of time and working in cramped conditions. 3. Exceptionally busy and stressful workload.

Book all appointment/clinic lists for Day Assessment, via waiting lists following the APNs. You will be responsible for admitting all inpatients onto IPM. Deal with all department phone enquiries under the supervision of clinical staff. Cover reception duties including making sure all outcomes are completed for all clinics. Printing front sheets and labels for all new and follow up patients as required. Ensure availability of case notes for all admissions. Obtaining notes from other departments using computerised tracing system Tracing of notes in and out of ward using the computerised tracing system File all notes following the APN before they leave the department. Making sure all ward diaries are kept up to date and ordered in time. Liaising with other departments and secretaries regarding referrals, appointments, investigations to be arranged and updating IPM as per Trust Policy. (NB referrals and investigations should be delivered or phoned through and not put in post). Print off clinic lists and prepare notes as required with outcome sheets as needed. Entering and processing admissions into the ward diary for waiting list admissions and general booked admissions. Keep ward desk area tidy and free of clutter. Keep the ward office tidy and stationery replenished, distribute and redirect mail. General use of the VDU for clerical and identification purposes. Photocopying when required. Distribution of post and re-directing of mail. Liasing with Post Room staff for collection or urgent specimens. Work closely with medical staff and with other members of the disciplinary team. To integrate into the departmental team and be able to relate to patients and their families as well as work colleagues. Cover during annual leave and sickness as and when required and cover maternity reception as rostered. To undertake any additional training required to fulfil the role in line with service development. Other duties, which may be allocated by the Ward Manager or Service Line Manager Ensuring notes are available and prepped for clinics in good time Entering new and follow up waiting lists and appointments onto iPM Sending out outpatient appointment notification letters as needed. Ensure theatre lists for elective LSCS and ERPOC are generated in good time and maintain the LSCS waiting list by liaising with clinical staff daily. Make sure maternity reception have a daily copy of the section lists. Ensure blood bank have received a copy of the Anti D list the day before the clinic to ensure drug available in time. Ensure all data quality issues are dealt with swiftly under management supervision. You will need to be able to prioritise you workload on a daily basis and work professionally within a busy environment.

Social workers primarily work with people in complex situations. Complex is defined as - unpredictable or ambiguous situations where the person may be resistant, coerced or a significant risk to self and others. These situations are often time-consuming owing to the multiple factors that have led the person to becoming socially excluded. Decisions require proportionality and analysis of many different views and factors, such as psychological, biological, legal, environmental and economical. Livewell Southwest is fully committed to an integrated health and social care workforce which operates a shared skills model, whilst adhering to the core principles of the social work profession. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management Supervise and/or train students and Band 5 colleagues as and when required to ensure their practice is safe and professional. Provide supervision on a 1:1 basis or through peer supervision as and when required to ensure practice is safe and professional. Support the delivery of induction training for new staff within the service as and when required to ensure practice is safe and professional. Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Responsibility for the occasional short-term security of a persons cash, legal documentation or valuable items (e.g. house keys) until they can be securely deposited. Duty to consider best value option when planning for peoples care and support. Responsibility for administration Plan and organise day-to-day work using an online calendar, recording systems, and workload management tools (that are available on the intranet) in accordance with departmental guidelines. Ensure records are timely, kept up-to-date, accurate and used in accordance with the GDPR and organisational guidelines. Have a good understanding of the various computer programmes essential for the completion of daily work, such as Microsoft office. Arrange and plan meetings with colleagues and/or people who use services and be willing to chair them if required. Responsibility for people who use our services Maintain contact with people who use our services either face-to-face, telephone or assistive technology such as video links and conference calls. Design, implement and review care and support plans, which may involve the input of other professionals /disciplines. Work to a number of protocols/procedures such as lone working, risk management and health and safety. Complete carers assessments and seek feedback from people who use the service. Learning some basic clinical skills to enable the undertaking of holistic assessments and liaison with the multi-disciplinary team. Take an asset-based approach, including signposting to universal services, advice and information and considering the persons links and integration with their community and services such as advocacy. Duty of candour and supporting people to make complaints if they wish too. Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Contribute ideas (and advocate on behalf of the people who use our services) towards the development and implementation of policies and/or services. Work in other teams and across the organisation in order to support organisational demands and pressures. Represent the team/organisation on planning or developmental groups as and when required. A flexible and adaptable approach to organisational change. Other Responsibilities Correct use of computer hardware/software; security; processing and generating information; creating, updating and maintaining information databases. Awareness of current social care research trends and to take part in development activities, such as Safeguarding Adult Reviews. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Maintain positive working relationships and communicate clearly with team colleagues, line manager, other professionals, people who use our service and their families/carers which may include highly sensitive issues. Listen to and work in partnership with the people who use our services and families and carers. Maintain professional conduct and communicate clearly when faced with competing demands and in situations that are potentially highly emotive, such as being challenged by families or other professionals. Present evidence-based decisions and judgements about potentially complex/ ambiguous situations in a manner fit for the audience. This includes writing court reports, explaining legal requirements to people and their families and projecting social work values in a multi-disciplinary setting. PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Travel between different offices to attend meetings. Visit people at home, community setting (e.g. café), hospital, care home or prison. Visiting people in their own homes may be prejudicial to health and wellbeing. Some visits may be out of county and on occasion may require an overnight stay. Protective equipment may be required such as gloves and facemask in certain settings. Sitting at a computer either in office or remote working (refer to DSE policy). Take pro-active steps to maintain self-care and resilience (e.g. through the use of supervision, occupational health services etc.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. Risk Management In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk. Health and Safety at Work You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department. You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation. You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS). Infection Control Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with 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 their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office). Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Research For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects. Sustainability and climate change All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation. In particular this may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices, consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction. Other 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 their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

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General Effectively plan tasks and activities, considering changing workload/priorities and interruptions. Represent the department in a professional manner by communicating analytical and statistical information to non-analytical professionals. Represent the department at appropriate meetings. Work collaboratively with the departments management team to ensure timely and accurate data submissions. Manage ones own time whilst working within defined operational policies to best deliver against the operational and strategic aims of the department, undertaking complex statistical analysis where accuracy and attention to detail is required. Supporting the implementation of improvement initiatives may require working outside of normal working hours. The role may require participation in an out of hours on call rota in the future. Request guidance from the Technical Services Team Managers if unclear as to the correct course of action and escalate issues as appropriate. Advanced IT literacy and keyboard skills are essential for this role and the post holder must be comfortable working for extended periods at their desk and workstation for up to 8 hours a day. Prolonged periods of concentration are required. The role will require a mix of remote and onsite working at various locations supported by the D&I Service. Continual Development To continue to develop and learn improvement techniques and skills. To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the post. This may require undertaking qualifications that are not already specified. To contribute to the development of the D&I service through the sharing of best practice, knowledge and skills, including ITIL standards. To keep knowledge current on relevant Acts and Trust policies in relation to Data Protection, Confidentiality, Freedom of Information Any other duties as directed by the Technical Team Managers. Communications & working relationships This post involves communication and liaison with all levels of staff and IM&T users, both within the Trust and elsewhere in the NHS. It also involves communication and liaison with IM&T Department staff, external organisations and other agencies. Communicate via MS Teams, the telephone or email in a calm, patient and tactful, diplomatic and sympathetic manner, even when some callers are frustrated or annoyed with an IT issue. Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and continually work towards the improved and effective operation of the D&I Service. Build and sustain good relations and effective communications whilst maintaining an efficient and pleasant manner. Act and communicate in a positive manner that reflects well on the D&I Service and the organisation. Work collaboratively with all teams across the D&I Service.