Physical Health Nurse Lead - North and South Bucks
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Job summary
We are looking for Physical Health Lead Nurses to join our Older Adult Mental Health Teams.
One vacancy for North Bucks and one vacancy for South Bucks
The successful candidates can be either an RMN or an RGN andwill have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work well both autonomously and within a team using updated and evidence based physical assessment skills.
The candidate will be expected to champion Older People's issues regarding physical health in a variety of settings and professional groups, as well as to promote physical health care within the CMHT. You will work in partnership with the physical health leads in the wider Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams are based in Aylesbury and High Wycombe in Bucks and we respond to referrals from primary care services and inpatient mental health wards, for older adults with severe and enduring mental illness. We would like someone to assist us with advice and guidance on physical health and to have robust physical health skills to provide assessment of older adults both on the hospital site and in their homes.
The team provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of physical health, mental health and social care, using a holistic approach. The aim of the service is to keep people safe and independent for as long as possible in the community.
The leadership in this team is supportive, compassionate and transparent andthe needs of patients and staff are prioritised.
The successful candidate will be expected to use clinical reasoning and physical assessment skills to assess, diagnose and treat the physical and psycho-social needs of older adults with complex needs.
In return for your enthusiasm, commitment and hard work the team can offer you a friendly and supportive work environment, a range of training opportunities to enhance your role and your development, access to clinical supervision, appraisal and a range of other benefits.
Flexible working is available.
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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
24 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
267-BM5461654-A
Job locations
White leaf centre
Nierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
White leaf centre
Nierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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