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Developmental Community Nurse (Mental Health)Are you a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse with a passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities? We are pleased to offer a Band 5 to Band 6 development opportunity for a motivated nurse to join our specialist service supporting people with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs. This development post is designed to support your transition from Band 5 to Band 6 through a structured programme of professional development, clinical supervision, and mentorship. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, holistic care, and promoting recovery, independence, and improved quality of life for individuals with a range of learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role will provide opportunities to enhance skills in care coordination, positive behavioural support, risk assessment and management, and collaborative working with families and other agencies. You will be supported to build leadership and clinical competencies required for a Band 6 role, with regular progress reviews and tailored learning objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse committed to making a difference and developing their career in a supportive, specialist environment. Upon successful completion of the development programme and achievement of required competencies, you will progress to a substantive Band 6 position. Main duties of the jobThe Community Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and reviewing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities, who may have physical and/or mental health needs. This includes liaising with Primary and Secondary healthcare, as well as private and voluntary care agencies. You will provide clinical support while promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality, outcome-focused, person-centred services. This is a generic community care role supporting across Plymouth city localities. You will participate in reviewing eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding, making well-informed professional decisions about CHC funding determination, ensuring adherence to the national framework and local policies. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for eligibility details. All Livewell staff are expected to work across a 7-day service. About usLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. Guided by values of kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration, we focus on transforming services for sustainability and empowering staff and service users. We involve individuals and their families in shaping their care, aiming to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Our work centers on individual needs, helping people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritize staff development through protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs support smooth integration into our organization. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections, including armed forces experience, lived mental health experience, neurodiverse conditions, and learning disabilities. For assistance or reasonable adjustments during application, contact the recruiting manager listed in the advert. Job responsibilities***** For full details regarding the Community Nurse (Mental Health) development post (Band 5 - Band 6), please see the attached job description and personal specification for both bands ***** Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered Nurse in Learning Disability or Mental Health Evidence of ongoing professional development Additional RequirementsAbility to travel across Plymouth Full Driving License Willingness to travel and attend to service users across Plymouth and other areas. A valid driver's license and access to a car are required. Reasonable adjustments will be considered under the Equality Act for suitable applicants. Problem-solving and creative skills in care planning KnowledgeUnderstanding of health and social care political dimensions Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework Understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, and reasonable adjustments Knowledge of safeguarding processes for adults and children Competency in assessment, care planning, and review Awareness of recent developments in learning disability and mental health care Understanding of physical health needs in adults with learning disabilities ExperienceExperience working in multidisciplinary teams in health and social care Experience with people with learning disabilities or mental health issues Experience working in primary/community health settings Mentoring students experience Experience working across organizational boundaries SkillsExcellent interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize under tight deadlines Strong organizational skills Ability to present information clearly and concisely Effective communication with individuals of all abilities#J-18808-Ljbffr