About this role
Job summary
22.5 hours per week
Are you enthusiastic about improving physical health care for people within mental health services? Are you passionate about developing others and supporting high-quality care?
We are seeking a dedicated Practice Facilitator (Band 6) to support practice development across our Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity (MHLDN) & Wellbeing Services at Livewell Southwest.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help strengthen clinical skills and confidence across teams, with a particular focus on embedding physical clinical skills into everyday mental health practice. You will support staff to deliver safe, effective, and holistic care and improve outcomes for service users. You will work closely with clinical and leadership teams to design, implement and deliver innovative training programmes, including classroom teaching, simulation, and real-world learning. Through your work, you will directly influence staff confidence, competence and quality of care.
This is a highly visible and impactful role, ideal for someone who is forward-thinking, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will contribute to the delivery of training and competency development, supporting staff to translate learning into practice.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of physical health training within mental health services, helping staff build confidence and competence
Assist in designing and delivering training sessions, including classroom teaching, simulation, and practical skills development
Promote and support the use of evidence-based practice, particularly in relation to physical health in mental health care
Work closely with the Practice Lead for Nursing and Deputy Head of Training to support workforce development initiatives
Act as a role model in clinical practice, maintaining strong professional standards and credibility
Build and maintain effective working relationships with clinical teams, managers, and partner organisations
Support staff with competency development and assessment, ensuring safe and consistent care delivery
Contribute to holistic assessments, ensuring physical health needs are recognised alongside mental health needs
Provide cover and support to the wider team as needed
You will work within your professional code of practice and Livewell Southwest policies at all times.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
Competencies and Training:
To be involved in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of clinical and essential training using relevant national and local guidelines and frameworks. Support in delivery of training programmes led by other clinical educators. Implement, participate, and facilitate in the development of Practice Supervision as peer groups for all staff groups across the Community Nursing teams. Facilitate the development of a peer learning groups for all staff groups across theCommunity Nursing teams. Develop opportunities to enhance development and sign off, of clinical practicecompetencies. Facilitate and support in the sign off, of clinical competencies, supporting evidencebased, quality leadership. Support with the delivery and implementation of essential clinical training for thesestaff groups. Provide expert clinical leadership and support to all staff groups across thecommunity Nursing teams. Student Nursing Associates and nurses acting as a role model in provision of cleardirection for nursing and practice development. The role includes a balance of clinical, educational and leadership responsibilitieswhich may vary according to need and to be agreed by the Practice lead for nursingto support service development.Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
Ensure training equipment and consumables are maintained. Monitor stock levels and liaise with training team in regards ordering and restockingMaybe required to instigate ordering of new or updated equipment in line with current guidelines and best practice.Responsible for the safe use of equipment other than equipment which they personally use; And/or responsible for maintaining stock control and/or security of stock.Responsibility for Workforce and Operational Issues:
Works within the NMC Code of Practice.Ensure quality service delivery by developing and reviewing of workforce competencies in collaboration with professional training and development, practice lead for nursing and operational mangers.Support on strategies to support Professional training and development and Practice lead in the development of suitably skilled staff by using workforce planning developments to support the development of sill mix competency and development within the staff groups identified.To actively participate in supporting new ways of working and developing staff quality and competence within clinical practice.Develop opportunities to enhance development and sign off, of clinical practice competenciesRemain updated and competent and ensure that clinical practice is evidence based.Have an up-to-date personal development plan and professional portfolioParticipate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed, and objectives set.In line with the annual development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.Responsibility for people who use our services
Provide nursing knowledge and experience to any member of the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patient care, ensuring a visible presence is maintained within clinical areas.Set, agree and monitor standards for clinical practice and patient care and ensure teams have the right skills to deliver a high-quality service.Ensure changes in clinical practice are reflected in training and competency assessment, alerting the team manager and practice lead for nursing where there is an unmet need.Work autonomously in the community setting, recognising the risks associated with lone working, e.g., aggressive behaviour, and work proactively to reduce those risks.Work as an autonomous practitioner, managing and prioritising own workload according to local guidelines and identified need. Working in a variety of community settings, exercising a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.To facilitate and support effective clinical assessment and transfer those skills to support quality of care and clinical competence for those identified staff in line with clinical assessments listed below:To Support and perform a comprehensive holistic assessment and physical examination for patients using clinical skills and knowledge to identify problems or symptoms. To be able to determine if symptoms warrant further investigation and/or treatment and initiate this as appropriate.To plan, implement and evaluate on an ongoing basis, care delivery using evidence based best practice.To be able to identify and resolve complex clinical issues.Support staff in providing expert clinical care and health promotion interventions that will help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and periods of crisis. This will include the ordering and interpreting of diagnostic tests and act on results, referrals to relevant clinicians using clinical guidelines and policies to support clinical decision-making and the prescribing of medicines via independent and supplementary prescribing arrangements.To initiate and support medicines management incidents within our community teams linking with professional lead to identify themes and support with training.To support and facilitate effective Work with the multi-disciplinary team across health and social care to co-ordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of training.Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments
To be involved in the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of clinical and essential training using relevant national and local guidelines and frameworks.Responsible for the day-to-day support for ongoing development of quality and evidence based clinical practice development across the Community Nursing Service. Ensure changes in clinical practice are reflected in training and competency assessment, alerting the team manager and Practice lead for nursing where there is an unmet need.Ensure staff are competent to complete delegated duties.Develop and facilitate Peer support groups for the identified staff.Lead on the development and implementation of practice supervision for the identified staff group.Support the Practice lead for nursing and Team managers to plan and develop future trends in workforce development and develop workforce plans.Provide support for all staff groups across the community Nursing teams to allow them to mentor and support within clinical practice.Responsible for the ensuring clinical support and training provided within the role is in line with the implementation of relevant policies and guidance.Support competency development for all grades of nursing and support staff in line with national standards/care pathways.Participate in regular supervision, clinical and line management, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.Other Responsibilities:
Maintain own personal and professional developmentMaintain own clinical competence and clinical skillsAdhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct: standards for conduct, performance and ethics, and other associated professional guidance.Identify own learning needs and seek opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise.Maintain an individual professional portfolio as direct evidence of clinical practice at an advanced level ensuring that this portfolio meets revalidation criteria and keep abreast of current developments within field of practice.Constantly seek to extend the boundaries of practice within the speciality, stressing the nursing contribution and identifying areas where clinical practice will lead to improvements in service users care.COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will be required to have excellent, effective, communication skills to
support staff development and enhance quality care.
Be able to use a range of teaching styles to meet the needs of learners with consideration
to neuro diversity and reasonable adjustment to ensure equity and accessibility for all.
Maintain and foster good relationships with professionals and non-professional colleagues
concerned with the provision or development of healthcare services.
The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording
patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, action development
plans.
Lead and participate in team activities so as to develop and consolidate a cohesive and
supportive team ensuring openness within the team.
You will be able to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information. This may
be because agreement or cooperation is required or because there are barriers to
understanding. The Post Holder to be supplied with a mobile phone and for work purposes
and be expected to abide by the organisation policy.
Develop and maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with other
members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies.
Reporting and recording of all incidents and near misses as per policy.
Have good communication skills to facilitate effective communication with staff, patients,
carers including sensitive and accurate information.
The post holder will require need to actively participate in effective information sharing of
development areas within clinical competencies undertaken by staff
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Holistic, patient centred assessment skills Ability to assess acute/chronic patient conditions Autonomous Practitioner Caseload/Team Management Skills Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others. Background and development knowledge of Government Policies Understanding of Clinical Governance Evidence of appropriate clinical competence and ongoing professional development including all clinical aspects of community skills for the role.
Additional Requirements Essential
Familiar with and committed to the principles and values of the NHS. Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes. Consistently put clinicians at the heart of decision making. Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness. Values diversity and difference. Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation. Demonstrates commitment to partnership working. Flexible approach to working. Attention to detail. Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others. Outcomes focused. Ability to act as a champion for patients/carers and their interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments
Experience Essential
Clinical and Management skills Leadership skills Innovative and Assertive Current experience and knowledge in all relevant areas of clinical practice. Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.
Desirable
Management/Leadership qualification Management/Leadership study days and Clinical Supervision training.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse, educated to degree level with significant, relevant registered experience, or evidence of clinical competence Community experience Teaching skills Mentorship Module or equivalent or willingness to undertake this
Desirable
PGCE or working towards
Specific Skills Essential
Evidence of recent study Evidence of Good multiagency liaison skills Good time management Delegation skills Ability to work alongside clinicians to support and enhance quality of patient care. Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence based practice IT literate Ability to work with difficult and complex situations Flexible/Adaptable Team player Ability to act as a role model Ability to motivate others. Non-judgemental Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport
Desirable
Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice. Management of change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest
Address 200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)