About this role
Job summary
A great opportunity exists with a vacancy arising for the role of Care Coordinator in The Richmond Integrated Recovery Hub the We are open to applications from Community Psychiatric Nurses - tailored to clozapine and Depot administration. The service offers support to adults aged 18-75 with a range of mental health conditions.
The successful applicant will have scope to develop as a Clinician, in a multi-disciplinary team. Care Coordinators reports the Team Manager who reports to the Clinical Manager for Adult Community Services in the Borough of Richmond.
Main duties of the job
This Band 6 posts offers an opportunity for a passionate nurse who is versatile to support patients who are receiving clozapine and intramuscular (depot) medication in the community. If successful you will have overall responsibility in providing this essential clinic to patients within the London Borough of Merton.
This post makes a difference to our patients and provides the stability and continuity of care required. You will need to have experience of providing physical health expertise of monitoring side effects and demonstrating parity of esteem.
It also provides the opportunity for the development of students and colleagues in the administration and management of Clozapine and antipsychotics.
Adhering to all relevant Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct in the delivery of this service.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
To take blood samples from patients ensuring consent is obtained before undertaking the procedure.
Ensure that blood samples are analysed using the PocHi and where required sent to the laboratory within specified time scales.
Managing blood results and take actions needed when results are outside normal parameters, following policy and national guidance.
To escalate concerns around service users physical health to the GP, MDT, and onsite pharmacist.
To escalate any concerns regarding IT failure and or the running of the clinic.
Managing clozapine applications like ZTAS and reporting issues to IT or managers when systems fail.
Ensure venipuncture is undertaken safely and in line with Infection Control Procedures.
Assess the general wellbeing of patients attending the clinic and discuss any concerns with relevant practitioners including pharmacy.
Provide physical and mental health monitoring and interventions in line with NICE guidelines such as ECGs.
Maintain regular contact with the pharmacy dept ensuring they are aware of patients who have not attended clinic.
Ensure that the clinic is fully stocked with the necessary forms, consumables, sundries and equipment.
Take responsibility for checking the cleaning, of all equipment and medications used in the clinic.
Ensure all equipment is safe and in working order.
Ensure that service users and carers are treated with dignity and respect.
To provide teaching and training to student nurses allocated to the Community Team.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Demonstrated experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness.
Desirable
Phlebotomy training Previous experience of working with service users on Clozapine
Education and Qualification Essential
RMN (current NMC registration) Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative Good time management skills and ability to prioritise Good IT skills
Desirable
Research and audit skills
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.
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 South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Livingston House
2 Queen's Rd
Teddington
TW11 0LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)