Job summary
Cumbria Health are delighted to offer an exciting
opportunity with two Mental Health Nurse posts opening up to support our
current SMI team. The posts are currently funded until March 2025, with
the possibility of continued funding after this date. Non-medical
prescribing would be preferred, however a non-prescribing rate of pay / role
may be considered with other valid experience. Hours can be
discussed. We are looking for a proactive, positive and driven team
player who is passionate about breaking down barriers to health inequality.
Our SMI Project has been running for 23 months, and we've secured funding for an additional 5 months, starting immediately after pre-employment checks. Cumbria Health provides health checks for patients on the serious mental illness register, collaborating with PCNs across North Cumbria. In year 1, we helped practices reach the 60% target and are now supporting them in reaching the 75% target for year 2. These checks address key physical and mental health issues, promoting proactive care.
Hours:Fixed Term 5 Months (March 2025) working 30 - 37.5 Hours per week /
flexible
Location:Wavell Drive, Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven
Non-medical prescribing would be preferred, however, a non-prescribing rate of
pay / role MAY be considered with other valid experience
On your CV application, please tell us a bit about yourself and why you are applying for the role.
CLOSING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2024
INTERVIEW DATE: 29 OCTOBER 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will practice
autonomously as a Mental health nurse offering mental health checks including
full physical health check, reviewing mental health plans and if qualified,
medication reviews. As part of pilot, we
would ideally have someone who was trained or confident in being trained in
phlebotomy and taking ECGs. The Mental Health Nurse will work closely with the
SMI Team to provide Health Checks to patients on the Serious Mental Illness
Register. The clinics will be held both face to face and remotely, across
the North of the County in both clinical and community settings. The post holder will need to be flexible with
regards to working hours to ensure we meet the needs of the patients and the
service.
You will be expected to
undertake clinical assessment, treatment, and/ or onward referral of patients
within agreed parameters and your own competence in accordance with the SMI
Project.
About us
Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities represents the
broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or
periodically. This list is not
exhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listed
here:
1. Provide
assessment and implementation of evidence-based interventions for those
patients on the SMI register who require it.
2. Optimise
the ability to remain in the community and / or be cared for in the least
restrictive environment in line with the principles of recovering and social
inclusion and 10 essential capabilities.
3. To work
collaboratively with other members of the SMI team and provide patients with
mental health plans.
4. Liaise
with other specialist mental health assessment and support services as
appropriate in line with patients best interests, in line with confidentiality
code.
5. To keep
accurate contemporary electronic consultation records of all patient care
episodes.
6. Complete
full health check, including full physical health check and medication review
if required
7. Complete
or assist in the completion of ECGs and blood if and when required.
8. Be
responsible and accountable for own decisions made relating directly to patient
care requirements, following telephone triage consultation.
9. Facilitate
the consultation process utilising a high level of expertise and appropriate
interpersonal skills, managing appropriately barriers to effective
communication
10. Facilitate
and ensure patient understanding of advice prior to conclusion of consultation
11. Work in
such a way as to take account of the requirements of child protection and
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults policy and procedures
12. Contribute
to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance
relating to mental health in the SMI Project.
13. Participate
in audit, research and evaluation of service.
14. Support
clinical governance procedures and adverse incident and complaint
investigations.
15. Maintain
professional competence and on- going development through engaging in at least
the minimum amount of continuing professional education required by the NMC.
16. Undertake
all mandatory training required for the role
17. To adhere
to all Cumbria Health Policies and Procedures
18. To maintain
a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt
with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security
19. Undertake
any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities represents the
broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or
periodically. This list is not
exhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listed
here:
1. Provide
assessment and implementation of evidence-based interventions for those
patients on the SMI register who require it.
2. Optimise
the ability to remain in the community and / or be cared for in the least
restrictive environment in line with the principles of recovering and social
inclusion and 10 essential capabilities.
3. To work
collaboratively with other members of the SMI team and provide patients with
mental health plans.
4. Liaise
with other specialist mental health assessment and support services as
appropriate in line with patients best interests, in line with confidentiality
code.
5. To keep
accurate contemporary electronic consultation records of all patient care
episodes.
6. Complete
full health check, including full physical health check and medication review
if required
7. Complete
or assist in the completion of ECGs and blood if and when required.
8. Be
responsible and accountable for own decisions made relating directly to patient
care requirements, following telephone triage consultation.
9. Facilitate
the consultation process utilising a high level of expertise and appropriate
interpersonal skills, managing appropriately barriers to effective
communication
10. Facilitate
and ensure patient understanding of advice prior to conclusion of consultation
11. Work in
such a way as to take account of the requirements of child protection and
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults policy and procedures
12. Contribute
to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance
relating to mental health in the SMI Project.
13. Participate
in audit, research and evaluation of service.
14. Support
clinical governance procedures and adverse incident and complaint
investigations.
15. Maintain
professional competence and on- going development through engaging in at least
the minimum amount of continuing professional education required by the NMC.
16. Undertake
all mandatory training required for the role
17. To adhere
to all Cumbria Health Policies and Procedures
18. To maintain
a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt
with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security
19. Undertake
any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
- Evidence of recent professional development and post registration education.
- Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical practice development
- Recent telephone triage experience
- Experience of working with people living with mental health needs in the community.
- Experience of physical health or vital observations
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment.
- To have a good knowledge of National and local issues concerning mental health.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care
- Experience of working in secondary mental health community teams.
- Experience of using tools to assess and treat physical health e.g. Lester Tool, Glasgow Antipsychotic Scales (GASS)
- Phlebotomy training
- Experience of taking ECGs
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent in mental health assessments / reviews
- Effective communication and consultation skills
- Evidence of clinical decision-making skills
- Basic keyboard and computer skills
- Flexibility to work evening, nights, weekends and Bank holidays.
- Lone working as the service demands.
- Confident and competent telephone manner and effective communication skills in questioning.
- Flexible and motivated with ability to adapt and change.
- Interest in own professional development and willingness to keep up to date
- Ability to work autonomously and without direct supervision
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience in relevant specialities.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events.
- Drive and use own car for work purposes, if required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)
- Evidence of recent professional development and post registration education.
- Non-medical prescribing
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical practice development
- Recent telephone triage experience
- Experience of working with people living with mental health needs in the community.
- Experience of physical health or vital observations
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment.
- To have a good knowledge of National and local issues concerning mental health.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care
- Experience of working in secondary mental health community teams.
- Experience of using tools to assess and treat physical health e.g. Lester Tool, Glasgow Antipsychotic Scales (GASS)
- Phlebotomy training
- Experience of taking ECGs
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competent in mental health assessments / reviews
- Effective communication and consultation skills
- Evidence of clinical decision-making skills
- Basic keyboard and computer skills
- Flexibility to work evening, nights, weekends and Bank holidays.
- Lone working as the service demands.
- Confident and competent telephone manner and effective communication skills in questioning.
- Flexible and motivated with ability to adapt and change.
- Interest in own professional development and willingness to keep up to date
- Ability to work autonomously and without direct supervision
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience in relevant specialities.
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events.
- Drive and use own car for work purposes, if required
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).
