Job summary
This is an exciting
opportunity to lead a forward-thinking and innovative physical health team
caring for people in Devon some of whom will have had contact with the Criminal Justice System and require inpatient treatment for their mental
health.
We are seeking an
experienced, passionate and motivated individual to join the Physical Health
Team for a full time 12 month fixed term / secondment opportunity.
You will have a key role in leading, developing and providing a novel
approach to resolving the challenges of providing physical health care and
advice for inpatients in the Secure Services Directorate.
You will be asked
to provide physical health training to our staff team across the service,
providing them with new skills and improving the care of our care patient
group.
Your base will be
at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, a Forensic Inpatient Service caring for 75
patients across 5 wards, including medium and low security.
Main duties of the job
- You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of
Registered Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers,
Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, a Physiotherapist and a General
Practitioner to lead the delivery of outstanding physical health care to the
patient population.
- You will oversee Physical Health Leads working across the
wards, supporting them to feel confident in promoting physical healthcare
within their teams.
- You will be developing, implementing and delivering physical
health training across the site, ensuring that staff feel confident and
competent in providing outstanding physical health care.
- You will provide and support teams to complete regular
physical health monitoring to our patient population, including ECG, NEWs2, vaccinations
and venepuncture.
- You will support and lead the Physical Health Operational
Group alongside the group Chair, maintaining effective governance and assurance
structures to monitor physical health care across the Service.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
- Deliver
direct clinical care including physical health assessments and reviews for
long-term conditions.
- Lead,
support, and manage the Physical Health Nurse Associate, including task
delegation and performance oversight.
- Organise
and manage physical health clinics, follow-up appointments, and vaccination
programmes.
- Triage
internal referrals, escalating or signposting to appropriate services where
necessary.
- Provide
expert input at regular multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to care
planning.
- Liaise
with GPs, specialists, and wider healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated
care.
- Review
and act upon patient results and reports to inform clinical decision-making.
- Maintain
oversight of emergency medical equipment to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Provide
physical health training to staff and patients, including structured induction
on NEWS2 and clinical escalation processes.
- Ensure
accurate documentation and audit of all physical health interventions in
accordance with Trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
- Deliver
direct clinical care including physical health assessments and reviews for
long-term conditions.
- Lead,
support, and manage the Physical Health Nurse Associate, including task
delegation and performance oversight.
- Organise
and manage physical health clinics, follow-up appointments, and vaccination
programmes.
- Triage
internal referrals, escalating or signposting to appropriate services where
necessary.
- Provide
expert input at regular multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to care
planning.
- Liaise
with GPs, specialists, and wider healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated
care.
- Review
and act upon patient results and reports to inform clinical decision-making.
- Maintain
oversight of emergency medical equipment to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Provide
physical health training to staff and patients, including structured induction
on NEWS2 and clinical escalation processes.
- Ensure
accurate documentation and audit of all physical health interventions in
accordance with Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or Diploma qualification and professional registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse.
- MSc or BSc in Advanced Professional Practice or Nurse Practitioner or willingness to work towards this Nurse Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards this. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Qualification / training in medical monitoring / investigation interpretation, e.g. blood results, ECG (or a willingness to be trained in ECG interpretation).
Desirable
- Recognised management training and qualification or willingness to work toward it.
- Training to Level 4 in Safeguarding children, young people and adults: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
- Experience of managing other staff.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration with a good level of experience working in a leadership role.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Clinical supervision and mentoring experience to effectively manage own caseload and work flexibly to support service needs.
Desirable
- Experience of managing other staff.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify, safeguarding issues and refer appropriately.
- Ability to liaise & offer specialised consultation & advice to other agencies.
- IT skills
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & 2005, Codes of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties Risk Assessment and Management.
- High level communication skills including: presentation and facilitation skills; consultation and engagement skills.
- An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity.
- Ability to gain trust.
- Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding.
- Excellent leadership skills, able to motivate the team and lead change. Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others. Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders.
- Able to comprehend and utilise experience within the team.
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk and undertake risk assessments.
- Ability to analyse complex information, from both physical and mental health, and interpret to facilitate a management plan.
- Ability to produce effective care plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or Diploma qualification and professional registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse.
- MSc or BSc in Advanced Professional Practice or Nurse Practitioner or willingness to work towards this Nurse Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards this. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Qualification / training in medical monitoring / investigation interpretation, e.g. blood results, ECG (or a willingness to be trained in ECG interpretation).
Desirable
- Recognised management training and qualification or willingness to work toward it.
- Training to Level 4 in Safeguarding children, young people and adults: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
- Experience of managing other staff.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration with a good level of experience working in a leadership role.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Clinical supervision and mentoring experience to effectively manage own caseload and work flexibly to support service needs.
Desirable
- Experience of managing other staff.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify, safeguarding issues and refer appropriately.
- Ability to liaise & offer specialised consultation & advice to other agencies.
- IT skills
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 & 2005, Codes of Practice, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties Risk Assessment and Management.
- High level communication skills including: presentation and facilitation skills; consultation and engagement skills.
- An ability to adjust communication effectively to meet the needs of a diverse group including internal and external stakeholders.
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills, tact and sensitivity.
- Ability to gain trust.
- Ability to influence significant changes in service delivery through motivation and encouragement which may be highly complex and sensitive and include some barriers to understanding.
- Excellent leadership skills, able to motivate the team and lead change. Ability to contribute to the supervision and development of others. Confidence to deliver sometimes contentious and difficult messages to a broad range of stake holders.
- Able to comprehend and utilise experience within the team.
- Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
- Ability to manage risk and undertake risk assessments.
- Ability to analyse complex information, from both physical and mental health, and interpret to facilitate a management plan.
- Ability to produce effective care plans.
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).
