Physical Health and Well-being Nurse Lead (RGN and RMN or RNLD)

Job responsibilities

• Advise and contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing care for patients with physical health issues within the forensic service.

• Lead on the development and delivery of high-quality nursing care plans for patients with our services and advise on physical healthcare including diet, weight gain, exercise, lifestyle, sexual health, smoking and medication side effect monitoring.

• Develop, co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of physical health and well-being training programmes and educational materials for staff in collaboration with senior members of the services.

• To be conversant with, Adult Safeguarding, NSF, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Actand key national Mental Health policies.

• Provide a role model in the use of evidenced based practice, through working alongside colleagues sharing knowledge,attitudeand clinicalexpertise, and bymonitoringthe effectiveness of care within the service.

• Partake and lead on audits and research involving the physical wellbeing of patients throughout the service.

• Working with senior personnel on ensuring that all services have systems in place for monitoring and recording physical health and well-being of the patients they work with.

• Provide clear clinical leadership that inspires and motivates others through coaching, modelling,trainingand clinical teaching.

• Undertake clinical work,trainingand personal development tomaintainand develop clinical nursing practicein accordance withthe NMC Code and Mental Health Legislation, which incorporates and respects differences in gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion,cultureand disability.

• Contribute to complex case discussions and the investigation of serious Incidents and complaints.

• Contribute with data and information to draft regular reports providing an overview of the physical health care standards within the service.

• Toparticipatein effective nursing assessment of care needs, providing a high standard of care to patients in the unit, in keeping with the philosophy and operational policies of the unit (trauma informed care) in addition to Trust policies and procedures.

• Monitor the effectiveness of care delivery and ensure clinical records are of a high standard.

• Continuously evaluate care needs, assessing status of patients e.g. physical health status and update care plans regularly and accurately and using FACS criteria.

• Ensure that all patients have their after-care planned and documented effectively, in partnership with them and their external care team e.g. GP, CMHT, or Addictions services.

• Work closely and openly with relatives and carers providing help, guidance,supportand information whenever possible.

• To act as an advocate for patients, within good practice guidelines, ensuring that they understand their choices.

• Facilitate and co-facilitate a range of healthcare clinics or therapeutic groups, designed to support and educate patients, including pre-session planning and post-session evaluation.

• Supervising and administering medication as necessary,observingeffects and side effects, regularly updating knowledge on medication; also, working along-side pharmacy colleagues ensure the Medication Storage and Administration Policy is strictly adhered to.

• Toparticipatein the monitoring and maintenance of standards,in accordance withTrust and local policies and procedures, Clinical Governance and NMC professional documents.

• Participate in the maintenance of general and specific patient observations, accurately recording all relevant information, and in risk assessments asrequired.

• Develop, implement & evaluate programmes of care using a problem-solving approach that ensures the needs of each individual patients are met throughout their admission, including detailed arrangements for discharge.

• Toparticipatein supervision and appraisal for self and staff.

• Attend meetings asrequested.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Mental Health Nursing qualification i.e. RGN, plus RNLD or RMN
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Active Professional Registration - Nursing and Midwifery Council

Desirable

• District Nursing / Community / Practice Nursing experience
• Post Registration Leadership Training / Course / Qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of senior nursing positions in healthcare services for adults.
• Experience with Safeguarding legislation

Desirable

• Preparation of reports and presentations to internal/ external agencies

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the challenges relating to physical health within low secure mental health care
• Knowledge of clinical governance / CQC processes
• Knowledge of corporate governance and assurance frameworks
• Leadership qualities
• Knowledge of human resources processes
• Multi-professional and multi-agency working.

Desirable

• Knowledge of key framework and policy practice issues relevant to physical health
• The management of organisational change & Quality Improvement

Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics

Essential

• Working with multi-cultural and diverse communities
• Developing training opportunities for professional and unqualified staff
• Good interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiating, problem solving
• Working to deadlines under pressure
• Proven track record of completing agreed objectives on time and within budget.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to influence people in a positive way
• Good problem-solving skills

Other

Essential

• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job
• Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices

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).