Total 246 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Plymouth

Clinical Leadership To have specialist clinical knowledge of Occupational Health underpinned by theory and practical experience acquired through degree/diploma and ongoing specialist training courses Maintain highest clinical standards in delivering services e.g. Inoculation incident support and advice, vaccinations for healthcare workers and in running vaccination programmes such as seasonal flu. Provide support and advice to managers to enable them to manage complex health issues Ensure highest levels of clinical governance, through effective policies and SOPs To assist in the management core occupational health services, e.g., employment health assessment, health monitoring and surveillance programmes, health education and health promotion to reduce occupational symptoms, conditions and diseases, e.g. skin integrity and occupational health referral To ensure that service delivery is compliant with national standards, professional guidance, legislation and SEQOHS, which can be audited and evidenced based To ensure that OH practitioners participate in induction sessions and any additional training required in support of policies or as part of health promotion initiatives. Ensure that departmental protocols and policies are in place and adhered too. To set and monitor high standards of clinical care, underpinned by sound evidence-based knowledge and Essence of Care principles ensuring quality systems are in place to monitor practice. Health and Safety standards, leading investigation and follow up of all clinical incidents (as per the Trusts Clinical Incident Reporting policy), and complaints. Sharing lessons learnt from complaints/incidents within the wider corporate body and ensuring action plans are implemented. Maintaining own clinical competence and active NMC registration, acting as a role model demonstrating clinical excellence and clinical credibility within Occupational Health & Wellbeing. Act as a positive change agent and role model, identifying and initiating changes as required enhancing service provision. Lead and coordinate the development and review of the service lines clinical guidelines, procedures, protocols and policies to ensure they reflect current best evidence /practice, and national guidance. Assist in the development of Provide advice to the Occupational Health & Wellbeing staff on the development of new policies. Ensure that all new documents are appropriately disseminated within the service line, develop a system for the archiving of local policies. Participate in professional advisory groups and projects teams to provide expertise and specialists knowledge in relation to critical care nursing. This may be at a local national or international level. Education To lead on the education and training of new staff within the Occupational Health Nurse team To ensure the nurse induction plan and training is individually planned and meets the needs of the service Ensure that all staff undertake UHP induction and local induction policy Support continuing personal development to enable members of the team to develop their full potential. To manage the continued education of the nursing workforce within Occupational Health Enable effective student nurse placement and facilitation of other learners to meet placement learning. Ensure that complaints/incidents are used to assist with learning within the department Participate in the delivery of educational programmes as required in partnership with education providers. Ensure Occupational Health has systems and processes in place to assess competence of nursing skills and address any identified skills deficit. Evaluate the impact of learning and development programs on individuals and service delivery for the clinical, competency-based training delivered; use analytical skills to produce regular reports on training activity as required. Responsible, in conjunction with the nursing team, for the identification of learning needs, co-ordination of core training, clinical skills development and education of all nursing staff within Occupational Health. Ensure adequate provision of specific formal education programmes in response to identified needs for all staff within Occupational Health. Ensure learning environment fulfils assessment criteria for nurse education and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Link education to existing risk management structures to manage clinical risk. Research and Audit Ensure that the nurse team take an active part in auditing the services that are provided Support the development of reflective practice and clinical incident analysis amongst the staff. Lead the development of nursing practice and actively encourage the assimilation of new information and research within the nursing team. Audit the effectiveness of educational provision within Occupational Health area. Service Development To actively participate and contribute to Occupational Health & Wellbeing service planning, design and strategy. Actively contribute to service plans to improve patient/client access. Provide vision and contribute to the optimal organisation of services within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing service line. Assist in developing nursing policies and guidelines across the service, ensuring that these are implemented and adhered to. Managerial Assist in manage the Occupational Health & Wellbeing nursing team, motivating, supporting, and developing the team to maximise the implementation of their work programme. To assist in the management of the delegated budget within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing service line including authorising EPROC requests, and other purchasing requests that may arise. To be accountable for authorising rosters within the Occupational Health service line including, team expenses and overtime payments. To participate in the management of the Occupational Health department by way of a collective responsibility approach which cuts across all other professional boundaries. Such an approach will be based upon a clinical governance model. As part of the multi-disciplinary clinical/management team, or where appropriate as individual lead develop and maintain service line major incident and business continuity plans. Retention and Recruitment of all nursing and support staff. Advise on staffing levels and skill mix for individual areas. Lead the implementation of the Appraisal system with Personal Development Plans, linking into the educational strategy and KSF and ensuring that compliance is reported as per Trust policy. Contribute to business cases/plans/option appraisals for service development / equipment based on detailed, expert analysis of service provision / redesign methodology. As part of the multi-disciplinary clinical/management team, or where appropriate as individual lead develop a workforce strategy for Occupational Health & Wellbeing. Communication All communication to be within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality Leading the establishment of a teamwork philosophy, empowering others to take part in the decision-making process. This will include establishing and maintaining channels of communication that disseminate key clinical and organisational information to all relevant staff and allow feedback. Maintain good relationships with other professional leads and all members of staff, thus developing professionalism through the unit. This will include dealing with all disciplinary issues and will require the use of influencing/negotiating/empathetic and basic counselling skills. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary clinical/management team, lead the communication of change within sphere of responsibility. Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the multidisciplinary clinical/management team. Work in partnership with the patient, family and external agencies as appropriate and other health care professionals in resolving formal and informal complaints. Ensure staff are aware of and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area. Arrange and chair regular staff meetings, ensuring agreed actions are minuted and reviewed. Participate, and where appropriate lead, in other Directorate / Corporate forums as required. Lead the integration of Patient and Public Involvement agenda within sphere of responsibility. Work across organisational boundaries in order to enhance professional practice and support a care pathway approach to the provision of care Attend meetings as required in order to support the delivery of the professional and managerial agenda. Act as role model for difficult and complex behaviours actively seek opportunities to include junior staff in situations where complex issues/behaviours are addressed. Present formal reports at various Trust wide forums Maintain good working relationships with Union Representatives and staff as required especially during implementation of new working conditions.

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse Trust Location: Plymouth, Livewell Southwest Pay Rates: £17 - £28 Per Hours About the Trust: Livewell Southwest Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Livewell Southwest CIC is a recognised provider of integrated health and social care services operating across South Hams, West Devon, Plymouth, and Cornwall. Whilst not a formal part of the NHS, Livewell Southwest CIC is a not-for-profit organisation which works alongside colleagues from local NHS hospitals and services to deliver expert care. Award-winning services are diverse and include: community nursing, services for people with learning disabilities, physiotherapy, community mental health services, social work, wellbeing and health improvement services, services for children and young people and community pharmacies. As a member, youll have fantastic benefits: Competitive pay rates work this week, get paid next week. Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go access your My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone. Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime. Multi-locational - work across neighboring Trusts. First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust access before they are made available to agency. Varied working options to suit your lifestyle access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work. Stakeholder pension scheme available. What you'll be responsible for: You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team. Provide mentorship and support to others. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. Who are NHS Professionals? We specialize in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Trust Location:Plymouth, Livewell Southwest Pay Rates:£17 to £28 (Per hour) Trust Info:Livewell Southwest Rated Good in their most recent CQC report, Livewell Southwest CIC is a recognised provider of integrated health and social care services operating across South Hams, West Devon, Plymouth, and Cornwall. Whilst not a formal part of the NHS, Livewell Southwest CIC is a not-for-profit organisation which works alongside colleagues from local NHS hospitals and services to deliver expert care. Award-winning services are diverse and include: community nursing, services for people with learning disabilities, physiotherapy, Community Mental Health Services, social work, wellbeing and health improvement services, services for children and young people and community pharmacies. As a member, you will have fantastic benefits: Competitive pay rates-work this week, get paid next week. Manage your shifts and timesheets on the goaccess your - My Bank shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone. Essential support when you need it 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime. Multi-locational- work across neighbouring Trusts. First choice of shifts or placements at your Trustaccess before they are made available to agency. Varied working options to suit your lifestyle - access to the Bank gives you options of adhoc shifts or fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work. Stakeholder pension scheme available. Who are NHS Professionals? We specialize in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Pharmacist (Bank) Plymouth Hospital | Pharmacy | Bank | Part time Up to £28.00 per hour, depending on experience Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As a Pharmacist at our Plymouth Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience, ideally with Hospital experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres - 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service. We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

To work as part of a cohesive team liaising closely with medical and nursing staff across the Trust Setting professional standards for the junior team and maintaining them To work alongside senior Stroke nurses and Medical team in assessing and caring for acute stroke pts Work closely with ward nursing staff to ensure best evidence based practice is adopted through the development of care pathways, protocols and procedures related to the care of Stroke patients. Assisting developing clear processes for staff regarding Stroke patient management in terms of timeframe for test, investigations, results, LOS discharge etc. Be aware of any potential stroke patients for review in ED, on the MAU, or outlied on other wards Identify new admissions and ensure that a plan is in place to bring outlying patients onto the stroke unit as soon as possible Assess patient risk factors and advise on modifiable risk factors Maintain and promotes privacy and dignity of all patients at all times. Proactively seek to understand how improvements can be made to the service, and work with other members of the team to develop and implement these improvements To work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures. To act appropriately as a senior nurse in emergency situations, and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To maintain and update registration with the NMC, including maintenance of a personal portfolio and revalidation, and to work within the scope of a professional practice as laid out by the NMC code of professional conduct. For further details please see the attached JD.

Personal Trainer
Nuffield Health Plymouth FWC | Fitness | Permanent |
From £26,108.16 up to £36,167.04 OTE depending on experience

If you're a Personal Trainer who's ambitious and caring, you'll love being a part of Nuffield Health. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer somewhere you can grow while you're making a lasting difference to people's lives. Plus, we'll give you paid holiday and you won't have to pay a fee to train clients at our facilities.

As a Personal Trainer at our Plymouth Fitness and Wellbeing Club, you're confident, outgoing and approachable. Whether you've been training for a while or just recently qualified, it's important that you've achieved REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner (or above). A natural communicator, you're great at listening, understanding and explaining things.

As a Personal Trainer, you will:

• Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services.

• Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

• Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations.

• Carry out high-quality inductions, health MOTs, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties.

• Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards.

• Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles.

Salary is based on 40 hours a week, made up of 32 Hours gym floor with 8 hours of PT sessions. As your client base grows, you will drop your gym floor hours to maximise your PT earning potential of up to £36,167.04 OTE.

Whilst on probation all contracts will be a minimum of 24 gym floor hours, this is to ensure you earn a guaranteed minimum salary. Your earning will increase as you establish your PT clients and improve your earning potential.

PT sessions have a sliding scale, the more you deliver the more your take home earning potential is.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From gym membership to physiotherapy, private healthcare, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Carry out specialist one-to-one interventions for behaviour change after appropriate training. Carry out specialist group interventions for behaviour change. Liaise with partners to help reach target populations and communities. Actively seek out Hard to Reach populations and help them to engage in health lifestyle initiatives. Actively seek out Livewell Southwest teams who would benefit from Wellbeing training and who can help deliver brief interventions and referral to the Wellbeing Team. Develop and deliver training programmes for other professionals /interested parties internally and externally. This will include Treating Tobacco Dependency workshops and training sessions. Generate income through training programmes and explore other areas for income generation. Contribute at network meetings and team events. Monitor and evaluate outcomes via processes, procedures, and systems. Give feedback on performance and local intelligence to senior management team. Ensure that all stakeholders receive up-to-date information on a wide range of health improvement topics. Develop, promote and co-ordinate health activities and other community engagement events to deliver health promotion and brief interventions. Contribute to the communications and marketing strategy by collecting case studies and photos. Develop fact sheets and resources. Contribute to research and development as directed. Act as a Health Champion, Making Every Contact Count. Be up to date with a range of health improvement topics through competency-based learning. See full job description and person specification attached.

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients

Plymouth Hospital | Outpatients | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work

Up to £24,000 depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're passionate about putting patients first. And we're looking for someone who feels the same to join our forward-thinking Outpatients team. Working across a variety of cases and supporting a wide range of specialties, you're sure to broaden your skills.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients at our Plymouth Hospital, you'll bring relevant experience, a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach. You demonstrate patience, focus and excellent communication skills. A real team player, you have the diligence, IT literacy and passion for development and training to make a difference.

And if you're qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that's even better.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients, you will:

• Assist colleagues in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Plastics Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, GP Services, Psychiatry and Physiotherapy
• Enjoy more time to care for patients as individuals
• Manage a wide range of activities and changing priorities
• Make sure the day-to-day operations of our various clinics run smoothly
• Assist consultants and nurses with procedures, such as dressings and wound care
• Carry out pre-assessment, both face-to-face and over the phone

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. At Nuffield Health, you can access everything from free gym membership to private healthcare and financial advice. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital

The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres - 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service.

We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Are you an experienced Pharmacist looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients at the heart of everything they do? Well give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career. We are looking for a part-time (15 hours per week-22.5 hours per week) Clinical Pharmacist to join our small but amazing team at Practice Plus Group, Plymouth. You will be an experienced GPhC registered Pharmacist with knowledge of the legal requirements for the supply and storage of medications and controlled drugs. You will have the opportunity to be a key team member delivering services across a variety of elective specialities such as Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Gynae, Ophthalmology, and Endoscopy. It would be an advantage if you have experience of working in a hospital environment and of leading a team but it is not essential as we will support you in this. If you have any questions, contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com or call 07753313395

Clinical To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise. Participate in providing a seven day service (Inclusive of bank holidays) for the health care of elderly areas as service provision requires. Maintenance of respiratory competencies is essential due to the acute, complex and unstable nature of the patients. Undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with neurological / respiratory/ health problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner on a daily basis, including when working on the emergency duty rota. Provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/condition, when working on the emergency duty on-call rota. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive management plans. To represent the trust externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding physiotherapy services provided to patients with complex medical conditions. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care and to support junior staff in this work. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To participate in working parties developing policy changes within the health care of elderly department at Derriford Hospital, which will impact on all service users. To ensure, as team leader, that designated staff implement policy and service development changes. To work with consultants and head of service in developing the strategic and operational management of the rehabilitation services. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients/relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care and individual rehabilitation goals. To provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues and MDT working within other clinical areas, regarding rehabilitation. To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT regarding the management of patients with complex problems. To regularly teach, train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff, technical instructors, assistants and students. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. Use an extensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers; to motivate, gain co-operation, to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating; e.g.: patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept diagnosis, or realistic expectations of Physiotherapy intervention. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, which must be documented and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To comply with local confidentiality polices child protection and vulnerable adults procedures. Professional To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To be an active member/lead of the in-service training programme by attending and delivering presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending/organising external courses and practising reflective practice. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues at all levels to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP) as both appraiser and appraise. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with clinical specialist or manager. Make recommendations for change. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation. Organisational To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the Head of Physiotherapy, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time. To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the section as a whole To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and on the wards. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of incidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe. To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing, instigating, devising and updating as appropriate. To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Head of Physiotherapy or the Therapies Manager.

Please see full job description attached. We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Clinical Lead, Sarah Earl, on 01752 964200.

Context of Role Mental Health Practitioners provide brief clinical risk and mental health assessment, formulation, decision-making and short-term contingency planning for people presenting in mental health crisis. Working within the community, Livewell and hospital sites - Mental Health Practitioners provide face-to-face assessments working closely with other mental health services and agencies; such as the police, ambulance and local authority. Using a range of brief solution-focused interventions, Mental Health Practitioners empower patients, carers and their families in decision making and divert to a range of health and social care resources for support. The post involves working across our acute care pathway which will include Psychiatric Liaison, Alternative to Emergency Department (A2ED) and our 24/7 First Response Crisis Service. The role will involve working within primary care settings, community settings and other health service sites as required. This could include the Joint Response Unit vehicle working alongside our Police colleagues. The working environment includes exposure to high levels of distress in others who maybe experiencing a mental health crisis. The role involves working alongside multi-agency colleagues (i.e. Police, Paramedics) during the evenings providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community. You may be expected to work alone. Assertiveness, experience with patient advocacy, understanding of physical health conditions The nature of the working environment requires regular and frequent travel from base to and between the above-mentioned settings. The role will require working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within a multi-disciplinary team in delivering services. There is a requirement for substantial periods of concentration and sitting. It is anticipated the role will work 80% of out of "normal working hours" As a Livewell service you will be expected to be flexible in your role to work across other sites and services where there is service demand or a lack of staffing capacity to meet those demands. You will be provided with Line Management and supervision within the role and expected to be responsible for your continued professional development.

To manage an autonomous caseload for Infant children and young people who are experiencing highly complex and persistent mental health difficulties including exposure to domestic violence and other trauma. To provide formal, highly specialist assessments of children and their parents/carers, to inform and assist in planning care pathways, both within the CAMHS and with other agencies, taking into account relevant evidence bases research, theory practice and highly complex processes which have shaped the child, their parents/carers and family. To provide individual short and long term psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children either individually or with their parent/carers with the focus of the work being based in parent/child relationships. To hold an autonomous caseload of young children aged 3-7 years and their parents/carers who are experiencing highly complex mental health difficulties, providing treatment, assessment and consultation. To provide highly specialist, psychoanalytically based assessment and treatment to families who may be highly dysfunctional, with complex and persistent problems. To participate in regular review and ongoing discussion of cases in treatment with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and where appropriate, co-ordinate and organise network meetings with professional members of other agencies. To be responsible for continually monitoring and evaluating risk to / from children and young people in own caseload and during supervision / consultation discussions. This may be due to Child Protection concerns; emotionally-led behavioural issues or other risk behaviour in their parents/carers To provide highly specialist advice, guidance and consultation to professional colleagues within CAMHS. To contribute directly and indirectly to a specialist psychoanalytically informed understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group, their parents / carers and families. Participation in the provision of high quality evidence-based supervised assessment and treatment of service users with highly complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Assisting with the management of referrals to the child psychotherapy service, ensuring they are appropriately managed and in consultation with CAMHS team colleagues determining the most appropriate treatment for patients. To provide supervision, as required by the Clinical Pathway Manager to the Child Psychotherapists in Training. To work as an independent practitioner and have regular clinical professional supervision on their caseload in accordance with good practice guidelines as well as discussion of management of cases. Work as a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist within professional guidelines & overall framework of Service policies & procedures & in conjunction with a clinical supervisor(s) and line manager. Work within an small multi-disciplinary team that offers a comprehensive range of intervention including parent & infant psychotherapy (individual & group) psychology, targeted interventions, assessments and groups within I-THRIVE framework. To provide consultation with Plymouth CAMHS and external agencies where appropriate. To work within CAMHS service to provide psychoanalytic assessment and treatment. The role may also include generic assessments. Be responsible for adhering to the administrative procedures within Livewell Southwest CAMHS, including keeping clear & up to date case notes. Utilise research skills for audit, policy & service development. Assist with teaching & training activities within CAMHS Psychotherapy pathway. Clinical responsibility: Be responsible for high quality evidence-based assessment and treatment to service users referred into the infant mental health pathway. To participate in a team approach to working with highly complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Manage emotional situations with sensitivity, skill and have an understanding of unconscious processes. Service users will include those with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs. Manage organisation of a complex clinical case-load (including arranging weekly consultations in a weekly appointment system; (System1), WTE contacts 15 per week in line with targets agreed by your line manager. Work flexibly and cooperatively, with colleagues within the infant mental health pathway and other pathways across CAMHS service . Apply specialist knowledge and experience of mental health assessment and treatment, and of psychoanalytic models of psychotherapy, to formulate a treatment plan, consulting with relevant colleagues as appropriate. Communicate with service users about outcome of assessment, treatment recommendations and informed discussion of options. Assess and manage clinical risk within appropriately defined frameworks. Recognise need for additional mental health team input where appropriate. Undertake risk assessment and management with service users in line with principles of child psychoanalytic psychotherapy and in conjunction with a clinical supervisor. Engage and communicate with service users and carers sensitively and clearly over sustained periods of time. Understand, contain and manage severe difficulties with communication, including unconscious factors, and high levels of emotional disturbance and arousal. Engage and communicate with service users across a wide range of social, language and cultural barriers. Engage and communicate with interpreters and advocates for service users about the specific needs of users of specialist psychotherapy services. Receive and utilise regular clinical supervision of work in accordance with good practice guidelines. Maintain relevant and up-to-date clinical records. Ensure that the outcome of assessment and treatment is communicated appropriately to referring and other agencies. Execute such responsibility with sensitivity to, and understanding of, issues concerning confidentiality and risk assessment/management. Be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of local resources and developing effective working relationships with relevant statutory and non-statutory services and organisations. Please see JD attached for more detail

Senior Mental Health Practitioners provide brief clinical risk and mental health assessment, formulation and short-term contingency planning for people presenting in mental health crisis. Working within the community, Senior Mental Health Practitioners provide face-to-face assessments working closely with other mental health services and agencies; such as the police, ambulance and local authority. Using a range of brief solution-focused interventions, Senior Mental Health Practitioners empower patients, carers and their families in decision making and divert to a range of health and social care resources for support. The post involves working with clients of the First Response Service in a range of settings. These include primary care settings, community settings, and other health service sites, as required. This could include the Joint Response Unit vehicle. Lone working in the community is a major element of this job as is potential exposure to verbal and physical aggression. The working environment includes exposure to high levels of distress in others The First Response Service links closely with our AMHP Service including the Joint Response Unit: - As such the postholder, subject to demonstrating the necessary skills and attributes, and dependent on post and course/funding availability, could consider applying to undertake AMHP training (there will be an additional internal recruitment process at this point); - The role could also involve working alongside multi-agency colleagues (ie Police, Paramedics) during the evenings providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (responding in a marked response vehicle). The nature of the working environment requires regular and frequent travel from base to and between the above- mentioned settings. The role will require working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within a multi-disciplinary team in delivering services. The First Response Service provides a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts. There is a requirement for substantial periods of concentration and sitting.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Are you a nurse looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to progress quickly in your career? Youll find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Whether youre coming from an NHS or private hospital or another care setting, well give you time to use your nursing skills and help you build a fulfilling career. We are looking for a Nurse to join our team based in the CQC rated outstanding hospital in picturesque Plymouth. You will be part of a close knit collaborative team who pride themselves in providing the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our inpatients team is comprised of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants supported by our welcoming Ward Manager, Kerry. This opportunity is a permanent part-time (24 hours per week) for a pro rata salary of 20781.60 per annum. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com or call 07753313395.