Bank, Band 6, RN – Physical Health Team, Essex sw1241
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are currently looking for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to work on a Bank agreement for our Physical Health Team based in Braintree, Essex.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with the wider Physical Health Team to support the delivery of physical health assessments to people with severe mental illness. The Physical Health Team SMI provide physical health and wellbeing assessments within GP surgeries, with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles, and to assist people to access the support they need to recover from their mental health and physical health problems. They will also support the locality in ensuring the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) registers are updated.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide high quality clinical support to junior colleagues and to act as a clinical expert, working in accordance with evidenced based care and interventions in conjunction with locally agreed protocols and policies.
2. Contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs with a focus on improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness.
3. Have a good understanding of the normal parameters of physical and mental health, to be responsive and proactive to deteriorating health.
4. Provide effective professional support to the physical health team, including sharing best practice and role modeling.
5. Ensure appropriate physical health observations and blood tests are taken and actioned for all patients eligible for an annual physical health check.
6. Assess patients holistically and support junior staff with assessments related to lifestyles, exercise, mental health, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, drug use, and sexual health.
7. Facilitate referral to external services as required including social services and secondary mental health services.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk.
Trust values: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Oversee the systematic review of the SMI registers to ensure eligible patients are identified for a comprehensive Physical Health check.
2. Support the smooth running of the physical health clinics, including assisting junior staff with booking appointments and assessments.
3. Be aware of the sensitive needs of people with severe mental illness and understand the impact of stigma and unconscious bias.
4. Ensure compliance with NMC Code and Standards of Practice, as well as relevant legislation and policies.
5. Maintain current registration with the NMC.
6. Provide practice supervision and support for nursing students and student nursing associates on placement.
Working relationships
1. Work under the direction of the Nurse Team Leader/Service Manager.
2. Liaise directly with primary care professionals and wider health and social care services.
3. Form effective working relationships and clear communications with other professionals, service users, and stakeholders.
Service requirements
1. Pre-empt changes in demand on the service and act accordingly to ensure responsive service provision.
2. Support audit and data collection for service improvement.
3. Promote the inclusion of people with severe mental illness into mainstream services.
4. Be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post.
5. Driving required unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
6. Travel to all existing and potential sites within HPFT and Mid Essex primary care.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
* Registered Nurse - Mental Health/Learning disability/General with current NMC registration.
* ENB 998 / Preceptorship and/or Practice Supervisor and Assessor Training.
* At least 3 years' experience post-registration at band 5 & community nursing experience.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
* Experience in managing stressful situations while supporting staff and service users.
* Detailed awareness of relevant evidence base relating to physical health in SMI population.
* Experience of working in clinic settings, e.g., Clozapine, Depot/LAI, or physical health.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
* Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
* Ability to travel and work flexibly across different sites in Essex and occasionally Hertfordshire.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Address
Tekhnicon House, Springwood Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN
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