About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered mental health adult nurse/dual registered nurse with proven clinical assessment skills?
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with first episodes of psychosis and understand the importance of the physical health of those with SMI?
Do you want to develop your leadership skills in a supporting environment?
Oxfordshire Early Intervention Service (OEIS) is a specialist team that covers Oxfordshire. We offer physical health reviews throughout the period of care of individuals with first episodes of psychosis and are responsible for physical health reviews and interventions as per NICE guidelines.
Working both autonomously as well as part of this team, you will provide clinical support and leadership by providing physical reviews at patients' home and running physical health assessment clinics. Alongside measuring parameters such as blood pressure and pulse, this will also include more advanced assessment skills and interventions such as phlebotomy and recording electrocardiograms (ECG's) and offering smoking cessation advice.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate a patient-focussed programme of work to improve the physical health of people with first episodes of psychosis. This will be achieved through:
Supporting OEIS keyworkers in offering and providing physical health reviews and interventions as per NICE guidelines. Providing physical health leadership as well as providing advice and education to patients Planning the delivery of patient physical health care and taking responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care To carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to for example: infection control, hygiene and individualised patient needs You will be responsible for collecting, collating and analysing data/information and will support OEIS staff in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of effective, evidenced based care, ensuring the care is holistic and that and standards of care are enhanced. You will be expected to draw upon your comprehensive physical health knowledge, skills and competencies and you will be responsible for delivering, on a daily basis, specific physical health interventions to patients across Oxfordshire.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience in physical health assessment and care planning Understanding of the physical health risks associated with SMI, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome Knowledge of long-term condition management (e.g., COPD, hypertension, diabetes). Ability to recognise and respond to physical health deterioration
Desirable
Ability to conduct full physical health assessments using tools like the Lester Tool Competence in smoking cessation, substance misuse support, or dietetics for individuals with SMI
Mental Health Awareness Essential
Understanding of the impact of SMI on physical health and vice versa Awareness of how psychotropic medications affect physical health
Desirable
Awareness of 3rd Sector Organisations and how they support those with SMI
Personal Qualities Essential
Empathy, patience, and a non-judgemental approach Commitment to reducing health inequalities in individuals with SMI
Additional Training & Experience Essential
Post-registration experience in a community nursing or mental health setting Experience in health promotion and lifestyle interventions (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, exercise programmes)
Desirable
Training in brief interventions such as Motivational Interviewing
Further Qualifications & Development Essential
Specialist training in long-term condition management (e.g., diabetes care, respiratory conditions).
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards it
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 Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address John Sharich House, Slade Site
Horspath Driftway, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)