Job summary
Open to Internal MPFT Applicants Only
Expression of Interest for internal applicants only- open to current band 7 NMPs working in any IMHT, Crisis or ILS teams in MPFT.
We are looking to appoint an experienced mental health nurse/Non Medical Independent Prescriber (NMP) to join our Integrated Mental Health team based in Tamworth. This role will involve delivering on agreed reviews of prescribed medications for people who are under the Essential Shared Care Agreement (ESCA) with their GPs.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with their colleagues to deliver on quality and physical health quality improvement and will be responsible for ensuring high quality care for service users within the community. This includes prioritising physical health needs, promoting engagement with screening, assessment and monitoring of physical health and prescribed medications in partnership with primary and secondary care sectors.
Part of this role will also involve working within the IMHT, developing and delivering agreed clinical processes which will include working collaboratively with the clinical team to assess, review and monitor people's health including reviewing prescribed medications as an NMP
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Attractive relocation package
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.
The team is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, passionate, motivated and one who is willing to make a difference to their community, supporting individuals with their mental health and physical health care needs. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. There is expectation to deliver review appointments within primary care facilities and therefore access to suitable transport during work hours is essential.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Operational Lead, Mark Sheppard - mark.sheppard@mpft.nhs.uk / 0300 303 3427
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.
The team is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, passionate, motivated and one who is willing to make a difference to their community, supporting individuals with their mental health and physical health care needs. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. There is expectation to deliver review appointments within primary care facilities and therefore access to suitable transport during work hours is essential.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Operational Lead, Mark Sheppard - mark.sheppard@mpft.nhs.uk / 0300 303 3427
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified/registered mental health nurse plus diploma level equivalent qualification in sphere of professional practice
- Non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients within a mental health setting
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
- Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs
- Current MPFT Employee, NMP at band 7 level, currently working in IMHT, Crisis or ILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified/registered mental health nurse plus diploma level equivalent qualification in sphere of professional practice
- Non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients within a mental health setting
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
- Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs
- Current MPFT Employee, NMP at band 7 level, currently working in IMHT, Crisis or ILS
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
