Job summary
This is an exciting position which will focus on the physical wellbeing of our service users with mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for the leading on the physical health care agenda within the Central East Community Mental Health Team under the supervision of the Team Manager and the senior practitioners on the team.
The post holder will ensure the delivery of all physical health care Trust key performance indicators. They will act as a specialist resource and advisor to care coordinators within the community teams. The post holder will work across community settings, including clinic bases and home visits.
The post holder will be required to work, for most of the time, as an autonomous clinical practitioner for patient groups across a range of clinical settings. The post holder will be expected to forge strong links with the Care Coordinators, Physical Health Support staff, Primary Care services particularly GP practices.
Main duties of the job
Ensure PHIT assessments and interventions are completed for service users identified in high-risk groups in line with associated key performance indicators, e.g. CQUIN targets, etc
Undertake any audits that are related to physical health care e.g. Physical health improvement tools, blood sugar monitoring equipment and resuscitation audits and ensure that any actions are completed in a timely manner
To ensure that any physical healthcare risk assessments are completed in a timely manner and reviewed as appropriate
Liaise with medical staff as and when required
To ensure that patients have access to health improvement interventions and to signpost as appropriate
Participate in the functioning of the clozapine clinic on a weekly basis.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
PS/JD
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health OR Adult Nursing
- Registration with the NMC
Desirable
- Dual qualified RMN & RGN
- Additional training in physical health
- Venepuncture
- ECG Reading
- Experience within a physical health team or acute nursing
- Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Interview - JD/PS
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health OR Physical Health
- Registration with the NMC
- Experience of 1+ years as a registered nurse
Desirable
- Dual qualification - RGN & RMN
- Experience working within an acute/general setting or dedicated physical health team
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- ECG Taking and Reading
- Blood result interpretation and sign-off (with appropriate medical escalation)
Person Specification
PS/JD
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health OR Adult Nursing
- Registration with the NMC
Desirable
- Dual qualified RMN & RGN
- Additional training in physical health
- Venepuncture
- ECG Reading
- Experience within a physical health team or acute nursing
- Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Interview - JD/PS
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health OR Physical Health
- Registration with the NMC
- Experience of 1+ years as a registered nurse
Desirable
- Dual qualification - RGN & RMN
- Experience working within an acute/general setting or dedicated physical health team
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Advanced Practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- ECG Taking and Reading
- Blood result interpretation and sign-off (with appropriate medical escalation)
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).
