Physical Health Monitoring Nurse Co Ordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will take the lead in the assessment and monitoring needs of mental health service users who require physical health monitoring as part of their care, and will be responsible for the continuing development and evaluation of physical health and wellbeing clinics. They will support Consultant Psychiatrists in the assessment needs of service users attending such Clinics. Using effective communication they will support the psychiatrist/MDT to establish the efficacy of medication and with the ongoing assessment and management of needs and risks.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate educational packages for service users, carers and other professionals.

The post holder will need to have undertaken or is working towards being POCH 100i trained (Point of Care Analyzer). They will need to have the ability to analyse results and link up with ECPMS (Electronic Clozaril Patient Monitoring Service).

The post holder will ensure that all aspects of Clinical Governance are adhered to within the Department, and is responsible for leading the delivery of innovative evidence based therapeutic and clinical interventions for the client group. They will also provide support and clinical expertise to Community and Ward based staff.

Develop appropriate programmes of education for service users/carers and other health care professionals in relation to the benefits and side-effects of psychotropic medications, including mood stabiliser medication, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medication and ADHD medication.

To take, monitor and analyse blood and other investigation results appropriate to the level of practice, within physical health monitoring clinics, to ensure safety of service user, using agreed escalation processes where abnormal results are found.

Maintain own work schedule on a daily basis including prioritisation to respond to crisis situations for service users and carers.

To work alone within the context of the Health Boards Lone Worker Policy e.g. during Lithium Clinic assessments, patient reviews etc

To maintain accurate nursing records, update care plans as required.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent Clinical knowledge of specialist area

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multi-agency in patient or community setting

Other

Essential

• Dexterity to undertake routine physical investigations on clients

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)