Job summary
This role isa great opportunityfor either a general or mental health nurse to ensure that their skills across both physical health and mental health grow. Berkshire clozapine service isa busy,friendlyand established service. The role will cover the whole of Berkshire, as we holdclinics in each of the six localities. Use of a car for work and a valid UK driving licence would be preferable.
Thisclozapineclinics run in different localities every day of the week, however the role will sometimes be based at our main base at Prospect Park Hospital dealing with queries and following up on actions from clinic, and on other days will be based in clinic performing venepuncture, physical health monitoring, monitoring the patient's mental state, all of which have clear guidance to follow.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 - 5pm and this role requires the candidate to be on site each day across various locations.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsiblealongside the other clozapine team membersfor managing the care of the over three hundred individuals across Berkshire living with treatment resistant schizophrenia. You will beparticipatingin clinics where you would be using your clinical skills including assessing the patient, venepuncture (training provided if needed) and motivational interviewing as you will often be the healthcare professional who is the main point ofcontact.
We are looking for an outstanding clinician who can bring both clinical and organisational skills to the team as we care for the patients while progressing the nature of the service to improve the quality of what we do for our patients.
You will be dealing with patients, theircarers, and various health professionals within the course of your role, so a commitment to developing the service that currently exists to enhance the care provided to patients by breaking down the barriers that traditionally exist between the various sectors of the health service would be welcomed. You would need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- A passion for improving the physical health of mental health patients.
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a team with excellent communication skills
- Able to travel to each of our clinic sites independently, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work would be preferable.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call: Charlotte Lister, Advanced Clinical Practitioner for SMI health checks and Clozapineon07976 652914or email:charlotte.lister@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- A passion for improving the physical health of mental health patients.
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a team with excellent communication skills
- Able to travel to each of our clinic sites independently, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work would be preferable.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call: Charlotte Lister, Advanced Clinical Practitioner for SMI health checks and Clozapineon07976 652914or email:charlotte.lister@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse/Dual trained Nurse with NMC
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Practice assessor training completed/experience of mentorship
- Phlebotomy experience of willingness to learn the skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a mental health nurse and an understanding of the UK mental health system.
- Anxiety management experience.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates high levels of analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines.
- IT literate
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Excellent clinical assessment skills in particular with difficult to engage service users
- Risk assessment and the ability to adapt to a variety of settings.
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with all team members.
- Ability to involve service users in case provision and service development.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Car that you can use for work
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse/Dual trained Nurse with NMC
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Practice assessor training completed/experience of mentorship
- Phlebotomy experience of willingness to learn the skills
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a mental health nurse and an understanding of the UK mental health system.
- Anxiety management experience.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates high levels of analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and to meet deadlines.
- IT literate
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Excellent clinical assessment skills in particular with difficult to engage service users
- Risk assessment and the ability to adapt to a variety of settings.
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with all team members.
- Ability to involve service users in case provision and service development.
- Knowledge of mental health legislation.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Car that you can use for work
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
