Job summary
An
exciting opportunity for a registered general nurse (RGN) to be part of a team,
working collaboratively with the GP practices across East Kent, to improve the
implementation of physical health checks within GP practices for patients on
the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) register.
As a champion, the postholder will develop working relationships to
promote physical health and improve physical health outcomes for the SMI
population.
The
successful candidate will be able to use their interpersonal and communication
skills to influence change along with good planning and organisation skills to
ensure effective implementation and improved outcomes.
Interviews will be held W/C either 8th or 15th November and shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date asap.
Main duties of the job
Establishing good working
relationships with GP practices which will be essential in the implementation
of this service, ensuring agreements and practical arrangements needed to
provide virtual and in-person physical health monitoring.
To work closely with members of
the GP practices and the PCMHS team to increase the completion and evidencing
of physical health checks for SMI patients.
To recognise and observe changes in patients physical
health, mental health and behaviour which must be reported, recorded and acted
on.
To be part of a team, providing this physical health
checks service. Responsibilities will include supervising healthcare assistants
providing physical health checks within the GP practices.
About us
We are a non-profit company, with a passion for primary care. We have a wide range of services such as hub-based GPs services, GP surgeries, services in Urgent Care Centres and A&E, a Community Primary Care mental health service, GP staff training service and the list is growing all the time.
We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL
- To undertake physical health assessment/ checks which include:
Measurement of height and weight
Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse, pulse oximeter
Peak flow measurement
Recording of ECGs
Venepuncture
Blood glucose testing
Relevant blood screening
Urine Testing
Health promotion
PROFESSIONAL
- Work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct including NMC registration is valid.
- Ensure you comply with requirements for revalidation and maintain the knowledge and skills you need for safe practice.
- Continue professional development (CPD) to supplement existing knowledge to aid further autonomy within the role.
- Work collaboratively within the team and across professional boundaries, networking and building relationships to streamline care pathways using a patient centred approach that breaks down barriers and crosses boundaries between services to meet the needs of patients.
- Disseminate updates in current evidence to all in practice, particularly new learning from study.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Please refer to JD for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL
- To undertake physical health assessment/ checks which include:
Measurement of height and weight
Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse, pulse oximeter
Peak flow measurement
Recording of ECGs
Venepuncture
Blood glucose testing
Relevant blood screening
Urine Testing
Health promotion
PROFESSIONAL
- Work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct including NMC registration is valid.
- Ensure you comply with requirements for revalidation and maintain the knowledge and skills you need for safe practice.
- Continue professional development (CPD) to supplement existing knowledge to aid further autonomy within the role.
- Work collaboratively within the team and across professional boundaries, networking and building relationships to streamline care pathways using a patient centred approach that breaks down barriers and crosses boundaries between services to meet the needs of patients.
- Disseminate updates in current evidence to all in practice, particularly new learning from study.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Please refer to JD for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training
- Teaching and mentorship
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions/chronic illness
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical skills
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team Player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Supervisory skills
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- Diabetes management
Experience
Essential
- Proven demonstrable experience post registration
- Management of long-term conditions e.g. diabetes & cardiovascular.
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- At least 1 years recent primary and community nursing experience
- Experience in mental health/working with patients with mental health issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
Desirable
- Clinical supervision training
- Teaching and mentorship
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions/chronic illness
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical skills
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- IT skills
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team Player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Desirable
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Supervisory skills
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- Diabetes management
Experience
Essential
- Proven demonstrable experience post registration
- Management of long-term conditions e.g. diabetes & cardiovascular.
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- At least 1 years recent primary and community nursing experience
- Experience in mental health/working with patients with mental health issues
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
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).
