Job summary
This post offers a great opportunity for a RMN/RGN or dual qualified nurse to utilise their specialist skills, working in a dedicated, friendly and supportive team. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and caring individual whom has experience in working with people with functional and organic mental illness with or without frailty.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the South East Essex Older Adult's Community Mental Health Teams as a physical health lead , combining pre-existing mental and physical health skills, in order to promote the health and wellbeing of our patients. This post offers the opportunity to help develop the existing initiatives in physical health monitoring and intervention, whilst being supported to be innovative in the way we offer holistic care. This role would allow the successful candidate to maintain the requirements for revalidation in both areas of practice
The post holder will be working collaboratively with other health care professionals, clinicians and other practitioners and close working with the community teams in the local neighbourhood model.
Main duties of the job
The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients with Serious Mental Illness ( SMI )The delivery of expert skilled nursing assessments to patients whose needs are best met in the community including the patient's own home or other care setting.
To work in partnership with health care professionals and other agencies to reduce the impact of poor physical health on the client group, improving outcomes.
To support the Community Mental Health Nurses in the physical health care of individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
To provide physical health assessments as the service require
To support other professionals in the service in undertaking physical health assessments.
To work collaboratively with primary health, develop and maintain links with other professionals.
To have accountability and responsibility for implementation of physical health pathways, to support the SMI physical health agenda.
To work across the service offering physical health support and advice to team members as required.
To support team members in providing care to complex cases where physical health needs are identified.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the service in promoting optimal independence and wellbeing for patients. To act as a resource to colleagues in relation to catering for the physical health needs of patients.
Workingto develop an integrated approach to physical health assessment and intervention for patients with SMI and with Frailty. This role will include supporting wider Community Mental Health Nurses in providing care to complex cases where physical health needs are identified.
The post holder will develop working relationships with a range of professionals, services and organisations within South East Essex area. This includes primary care, Community Dementia Services , Frailty team, Community Nursing, Community Mental Health Teams, Social Care as well as Community based non-statutory services
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the service in promoting optimal independence and wellbeing for patients. To act as a resource to colleagues in relation to catering for the physical health needs of patients.
Workingto develop an integrated approach to physical health assessment and intervention for patients with SMI and with Frailty. This role will include supporting wider Community Mental Health Nurses in providing care to complex cases where physical health needs are identified.
The post holder will develop working relationships with a range of professionals, services and organisations within South East Essex area. This includes primary care, Community Dementia Services , Frailty team, Community Nursing, Community Mental Health Teams, Social Care as well as Community based non-statutory services
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse /Registered General Nurse or Dual Qualified General / Mental Health Nurse Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice and dementia care
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate CPD post-qualification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge physical health management strategies and interventions.
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill including knowledge of recent national, regional and local health strategies. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Able to communicate at various levels.
- Experience of working within mental health community services
Desirable
- Knowledge of the physical health impact from diagnosis of and treatment for serious mental illnesses (SMI)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse /Registered General Nurse or Dual Qualified General / Mental Health Nurse Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice and dementia care
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate CPD post-qualification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge physical health management strategies and interventions.
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill including knowledge of recent national, regional and local health strategies. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Able to communicate at various levels.
- Experience of working within mental health community services
Desirable
- Knowledge of the physical health impact from diagnosis of and treatment for serious mental illnesses (SMI)
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).
