About this role
Job summary
To carry out health and wellbeing assessments and interventions within a clinic setting, in the community or patients' homes as required.
To address the health and wellbeing needs of patients experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis or At-Risk Mental State.
To work in partnership with service users with complex mental health needs and their carers, as part of a multi professional care planning approach
To provide support, education, and monitoring for service users in relation to medications prescribed by the early Intervention team prescriber.
To assist in the development of the Nursing Team, offer supervision to Band 3 Health Care Assistants, work with other agencies to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
To champion health and wellbeing within the staff team.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a comprehensive physical health nursing assessment as detailed in guidance for service users experiencing SMI including First Episode Psychosis. This will include blood sampling, recording ECG's, monitoring prescribed medication, and following guidance for treatment with antipsychotic medication.
To support people to develop and achieve the outcomes of their Health Care plan, working with other agencies to ensure the highest standard of patient care
Provide a range of health and wellbeing information and support to service users and their families. This will include advice and information relating to healthy eating, exercise, weight management, smoking and substance misuse.
To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the individual thereby maintaining and enhancing close professional working relationships.
To work with individuals and their families at a variety of venues including patients own homes, hospital bases and a range of community settings.
To record and maintain all professional, personal and clinical information of patients in a confidential manner according to the current confidentiality Policy of the Trust and in line with current IT systems and Trust Policies.
Support junior staff who escalate concerns raised by patients in their clinics-such as Safeguarding/Medicine Management/Physical health concerns.
Undertake regular supervision and PDR in accordance with Trust policy.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc/ MSc Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
Evidence of Post Registration Training in a relevant topic
Experience Essential
Working with people experiencing SM Supervision and training of learners/junior members of staff
Desirable
Experience of working in a clinic setting conducting physical health investigations.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Care management, Multi-agency working, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding principles. Knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis treatment approaches and evidence-based practice in the care of people with mental illness. Including medicines management and administration.
Skills/Abilities Essential
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks Good written and verbal communication skills including ability to use electronic patient records
Desirable
The necessary skills to conduct a full physical health check including Venepuncture and ECG
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Tickhill Road Hospital
Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)