Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a compassionate physical healthcare practitioner to join our Physical Healthcare team working within Ridgeway (Secure Inpatient Services). The post would suit an enthusiastic nurse practitioner, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, where physical health is a core service within the hospital.
The role will involve leadership and managerial skills as well as clinical expertise. The successful applicant will work closely alongside another physical healthcare practitioner as well as other nursing colleagues within the team.
The team also works alongside subcontracted specialists within the department including, GP services, Podiatry, Dentistry and Opticians as well as our internal AHP professions, e.g. Physiotherapist & Dieticians.
As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our nurses through CPD opportunities.
The physical healthcare practitioner will have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.
Main duties of the job
TEWV NHS Foundation Trust are offering an exciting opportunity for an innovative and dynamic individual to join our dedicated team to clinically lead (in collaboration with the physical healthcare team and medical colleagues) on the provision of physical healthcare for inpatients in Secure Forensic services.
As a Physical Healthcare Practitioner, you will have a key role in supporting inpatient teams by working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team to develop and implement treatment and care plans and to support service improvement within this area of practice.You will work closely with the clinical teams to provide a high quality service to patients through support, intervention and clinical expertise on the various aspects of physical health including: assessment, diagnosis and review, chronic disease management, management of acute presentations, palliative and end of life care and ongoing physical health monitoring.The role also involves collaborative working with the Trust wide Lead for Physical Health on various physical health work-streams, and the delivery of staff training, education and development.
You will support evidence based practice and have experience of working independently and autonomously in a Nurse Practitioner role, utilising clinical assessment skills and demonstrating sound clinical decision making. You will have oversight of a patient caseload, whilst supporting the strategic role of developing physical healthcare across the Trust.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Additional Informal enquiries: Phil Strange, Service Manager 07810881380.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registration with relevant professional body. (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work-England)
* For nursing professions - Recognised Practice Supervisor and /or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent
* AND Trained in providing clinical supervision
* For other professions - evidence of training in clinical supervision of other staff and able to demonstrate competence in this area of practice in clinical supervision of other staff and/or students/ trainees
* BSc Nursing (or AHP equivalent), or post-registration specialist course at BSc level
* Post-registration teaching and assessing qualification (e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730)
* Post-registration Physical Assessment Skills (Adult) Level 6 qualification
* Independent prescribing Level 6 qualification (or willing to work towards within 12 months)
* All professions - Postgraduate diploma (or above) in a subject relevant to the area of practice or be willing to work towards and achieve within 2 years
* Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised advanced clinical qualification or Masters level credits e.g., Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP e.g. dysphagia, posture, autism assessment, rebound, social prescribing, sensory processing, Approved Mental Health Professional, Practice Educator (level 3 Independent Prescriber) * Note any other advanced qualification/masters credits not listed here as an example, must be clearly evidenced and listed as "advanced qualification or masters credits" - within the individuals application form
* And have Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
Experience
* Substantial clinical experience of working in relevant specialist area in collaboration with service users, families and relevant others or transferable experience of similar settings and willing to gain knowledge within first 12 months.
* Experience of assessing and managing risk (harm to self, others and safeguarding)
* Substantial experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Involvement in quality improvement activities
Skills/Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
* Experience of application of relevant legislation (i.e., Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) in practice.
* Research methodology at Masters level knowledge or above or within agreed timescale
* Developing practice standards
* Inter-agency and partnership working
* Demonstrable leadership qualities eg role modelling of vales and behaviour, active listening, use of evidence base and implementation of standards, ability to make complex judgements synthesising information appropriately, including signposting.
* Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
* Record complex information accurately and concisely and write reports
* Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
* Use approved techniques in physical intervention if required in appropriate clinical area
* Demonstrate recovery-focussed practice.
* Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
* Clinical Governance and its application in practice
* Working knowledge of clinical medicines management where applicable
* Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
* Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
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.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
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