Job Summary 30 hours per week. The Plymouth Dementia Pathway undertakes comprehensive cognitive assessments for people who have or are suspected to have memory problems, to determine if further investigation is required for a formal diagnosis of dementia. Once a diagnosis is given, a range of treatment options and post diagnostic support services are offered to enable people with dementia and their relatives/carers to live well with dementia. Information, advice and re‑assessments are offered throughout a person’s dementia journey. The Plymouth Dementia Pathway is operated by a small, specialist multi‑disciplinary team including: Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologist, Dementia Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Community Care Workers, Dementia Advisors and Administrative Staff/Medical Secretaries. The Plymouth Dementia Pathway is continuously evolving in order to improve assessment, diagnosis and care for people with dementia and their relatives/carers. This includes timely and equal access to services, provision of evidence based treatment, monitoring and following up. 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 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 programmes 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 Details Working pattern
Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working. 30 hours per week.
Contract
Permanent.
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata.
Location
200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7 PY.
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change.
Band
Band 6.
Reference number
B9832‑2026‑NM‑10105‑3.
Date posted
12 January 2026.
Responsibilities The post‑holder is responsible to the Manager of the Plymouth Dementia Pathway (PDP) for the assessment of needs, development, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients from a specified group of patients. The post‑holder is responsible for providing care co‑ordination to a defined group of people suspected of having memory problems, to determine if further investigation is required for a formal diagnosis of dementia. Once a diagnosis is given, a range of treatment options and post‑diagnostic support services are offered to enable people with dementia and their relatives/carers to live well with dementia. This includes caseload management of patients diagnosed with dementia who are experiencing BPSD. The post‑holder is responsible for caseload management and support to staff within PDP and to provide teaching and supervision to students and others undertaking educational programs.
Key duties include:
Accountable for the direct patient care/support provided by the Plymouth Dementia Pathway at all times.
Maintain high standards of clinical/professional care/support of people with dementia, their family/carers.
Work as part of a MDT to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved for the person with dementia and their family/carer.
Act upon referrals from primary and secondary care, by providing assessment, implementation and development of programmes of care to individuals, groups and families.
Have responsibility for own caseload of patients and take responsibility as lead professional or care co‑ordinator as appropriate.
Provision of case load supervision and line management for Band 3,4 & 5 Practitioners.
Participate in duty cover and provide appropriate supervision for junior team members.
Maintain a caseload of clients with a significant degree of BPSD and liaise with suitable MDT for ongoing care and support for the patient and their families.
Identify and undertake specialist and comprehensive assessments to assist in the diagnosis of people suspected of having dementia.
Inform the person with a suspected dementia and/or their family/carer about the assessment and diagnosis process.
Take steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
Promote a recovery model that empowers people with dementia, their family/carers to be at the forefront of decision making and ownership of their treatment plans.
Assess the effectiveness of medication prescribed for the symptoms of dementia and report observations back to the prescriber as required.
Advise on, recommend and provide a range of effective evidence‑based treatment and interventions plans at all stages of a person’s dementia journey.
Promote holistic care and suitable adaptations tailored to each individual’s needs.
Promote independence of people with dementia by addressing activities of daily living.
Re‑assess people with dementia where there are changes in emotional well‑being and behaviour.
Promote least restrictive practice, maximising independence and freedom, with due attention to the safety of others.
Undertake risk assessments, devising and implementing actions and intervention plans that fully consider the risk formulation.
Promote positive risk to allow clients independence and autonomy of choice.
Be responsible for decision making and co‑ordination in a crisis situation and seek advice and guidance from other professionals.
Be committed to the treatment of people with dementia in the community, reducing the number of inappropriate admissions to acute or in‑patient hospital settings.
Know when to consider and co‑ordinate a psychiatric inpatient admission.
Complete Social Circumstances Reports and attend Mental Health Act Tribunals as required.
Work with staff on the psychiatric inpatient unit to support with discharge planning and joint reviews of patients with dementia who will require ongoing input from the Plymouth Dementia Pathway.
Recognise end‑stage dementia and liaise with specialists within the end‑of‑life care team.
Communication & Working Relationship Skills Communicate clearly and effectively with people who have dementia, their family/carers and other professionals.
Communicate with people who have difficulties when English is not their first language using approved interpreters/services.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, attending to people with dementia and their family/carers with respect and courtesy.
Receive information, analyse and formulate professional judgements.
Manage conflict between individuals as required.
Ensure professional boundaries are always adhered to.
Be directly responsible for the collaboration and planning of individual care with other teams and services.
Attend and represent the Plymouth Dementia Pathway in meetings such as Child Protection, Adult Protection, Mental Health Tribunals, CPA reviews.
Participate in various forums/steering groups within the organisation and the wider community.
Liaise, advise, develop and maintain good relationships with service users, carers, relatives and fellow health, social care professionals.
Knowledge and Experience Experience of working with people with dementia and their family/carers in settings such as home environment, care home, hospital, etc.
Sound knowledge of dementia including risk factors and preventative strategies, signs and symptoms, types of dementia and impact.
Understand the assessment and diagnostic process for dementia.
Understanding of treatment options for people diagnosed with dementia including post‑diagnostic support, cognitive enhancers, other service provisions.
Inform others on how to effectively manage behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Practice within the legal and ethical framework set out by mental health legislation.
Adhere to Policy and Legislation relating to Dementia/Mental Health, e.g., Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Equality Act, Human Rights Act, Care Programme Approach and Clinical Governance.
Planning and Organisational Skills Support in meeting targets and provide information regularly to enable team and LSW to perform as expected.
Ensure team members are allocated in accordance with skill mix. Prioritising and delegating accordingly.
Ensure relevant members take lead in clinical/professional meetings, decisions and plans are put into action and represent the person with dementia and their family/carers_views.
Attend multi‑disciplinary meetings for protection of people with dementia, family/carers, staff and public.
Contribute to planning and implementation of all service developments within the Plymouth Dementia Pathway, formulating policies and protocols as required.
Contribute to review of the process and procedures within the Plymouth Dementia Pathway in line with Guidance such as Department of Health and NICE.
Analytical and Judgement Skills Provide support in triage of referrals to the Plymouth Dementia Pathway.
Provide dementia care and other interventions in the setting most appropriate to meet patients' needs.
Match a person with dementia's needs with available skills and resources.
Take lead role in crisis assessments, supporting in identification of risk, formulation of risk management plans and communicate with wider community.
Report incidents of harm or near miss in line with LSW incident reporting policy.
Support investigation of complaints and review untoward incidents; produce chronology of events, timelines, witness statements, reports, recommendations and action plans for improvements.
Skills (Essential) Skilled and experienced clinician, particularly in assessment management of risk and crisis intervention.
Skills in completing assessments for capacity.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Empathic outlook on health care delivery which respects clients dignity and human rights.
Interpersonal skills.
Supervisory & Leadership skills.
Negotiation skills.
Risk assessment and management skills.
Calm and adaptable.
Ability to work flexibly.
Ability to work autonomously and part of MDT.
Recognise and manage stress in self and others.
Ability to commute around the locality.
Creative, enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
Ability to manage change.
Willingness to participate in service development.
Ability to work flexibly to support the Manager in developing a healthy team culture and driving forward team improvements and change at all times.
Skills in working with IT systems such as Microsoft teams, online diary systems, patient recording systems.
Skills (Desirable) Skills and experience with Eclipse and Adult social care systems.
Specialist clinical skills i.e. CBT training, Psycho‑social interventions.
Staff appraisal skills.
Understanding of Continuing Health Care.
Knowledge and skills in medication management relevant to the post.
Qualifications (Essential) RMN/Dip HE – NMC Registration.
Post Graduate Specialist Knowledge and/or experience in Community Mental Health setting.
Supervisor and/or assessor training in line with the University of Plymouth or willingness to complete this training.
Qualifications (Desirable) Recovery.
CBT.
Solution Focus Therapy.
Management/coaching qualification.
Experience at a senior level which includes managerial experience, staff supervision and operational issues.
Knowledge (Essential) Demonstrate evidence‑based practice.
CPA and record keeping.
NSF & MHA and NICE guidelines.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and be an able educator.
Evidence of life‑long learning (academically and professionally).
Evidence of knowledge of legislation required for the role.
IT knowledge/skills.
Knowledge (Desirable) Knowledge of National and local strategies, and developments in mental health services.
Able to draw upon a range of skills to support and deliver change within an MDT.
Experience (Essential) Relevant and significant post‑registration mental health experience.
Relevant experience of working with adults with a history of severe and enduring mental illness.
Relevant and significant experience in community mental health setting or clear evidence of how candidate is able to fulfil the functions of a community mental health practitioner.
Experience (Desirable) Care co‑ordination experience.
Case load management.
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. 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. UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details Livewell Southwest
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7 PY
Website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/
