Job summary
Join Oxford Health NHS FT as a Clinical Nurse Lead (Band 8a) for Physical Health Care in Community MH Teams.
Lead the development of processes and pathways to enhance the physical health and well-being of patients with Mental illness. This pivotal role involves providing clinical leadership, health promotion, training, and fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
If you're a registered nurse with clinical leadership experience, a commitment to innovation, and a passion for improving mental health care, this role is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient well-being and shape the future of community mental health services. Join us in delivering high-quality, holistic care and advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Lead for Physical Health Care in Community MH Teams will spearhead the development of physical health processes, provide leadership to MH community teams, and deliver high-quality health assessments and care plans for individuals with Mental Illness.
This role involves strategic planning, training, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the overall well-being of patients. Essential skills include clinical leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Clinical Nurse Lead for Physical Health Care in Community MH Teams will be a registered nurse with experience in community settings and possesses the ability to engage in research and clinical audit.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Clinical Nurse Lead for Physical Health Care in SMI A&OA Community MH Teams (Band 8a), your main responsibilities include:
- Leadership and Development:
- Lead the development of processes and pathways for improving the physical health of SMI patients.
- Provide clinical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in adult and older MH community services.
- Deliver specialized training on physical health and health promotion to clinicians and healthcare professionals.
- Strategic Initiatives:
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of health promotion and physical health care within the service.
- Develop and implement a health promotion strategy.
- Contribute to advanced practice initiatives, education, and training.
- Clinical Oversight:
- Provide professional and managerial supervision to physical health nursing roles.
- Lead a team of physical health Health Care Assistants within each community team and Physical Health Outreach.
- Undertake clinical work, training, and personal development to maintain and develop clinical and leadership skills.
- Contribute to complex case discussions and investigations of serious incidents.
- Training and Education:
- Develop, co-ordinate, and contribute to the delivery of physical health and well-being training programs.
- Provide relevant training to Practice Nurses and other healthcare professionals within PCNs.
- Contribute to research activities as required.
- Health Assessment and Care Plans:
- Provide advice and contribute to the delivery of high-quality Physical Health Assessments for SMI patients.
- Lead the development and delivery of nursing care plans advising on physical healthcare, including lifestyle, diet, and exercise.
- Collaboration and Networking:
- Develop and maintain good links with other community services, Primary Care, and partner organizations.
- Collaborate with other clinical nurse leads for physical health within the trust.
- Ensure equitable access to NHS screening provisions for patients with SMI.
- Audit and Reporting:
- Lead on clinical audit related to physical health.
- Produce quarterly reports providing an overview of physical health care standards within the service.
- Compliance and Codes of Conduct:
- Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
- Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and NHS Code of Conduct for Managers.
- Uphold principles of equal opportunities, diversity, health and safety, and infection control.
- Personal and Professional Development:
- Participate in annual performance reviews and develop personal development plans.
- Engage in continued professional development and training activities.
This role requires a Registered Nurse with clinical leadership experience, knowledge of physical health assessments, and a commitment to safeguarding responsibilities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Experience in community MH settings, strategic planning, and teaching in a clinical setting is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Clinical Nurse Lead for Physical Health Care in SMI A&OA Community MH Teams (Band 8a), your main responsibilities include:
- Leadership and Development:
- Lead the development of processes and pathways for improving the physical health of SMI patients.
- Provide clinical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in adult and older MH community services.
- Deliver specialized training on physical health and health promotion to clinicians and healthcare professionals.
- Strategic Initiatives:
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of health promotion and physical health care within the service.
- Develop and implement a health promotion strategy.
- Contribute to advanced practice initiatives, education, and training.
- Clinical Oversight:
- Provide professional and managerial supervision to physical health nursing roles.
- Lead a team of physical health Health Care Assistants within each community team and Physical Health Outreach.
- Undertake clinical work, training, and personal development to maintain and develop clinical and leadership skills.
- Contribute to complex case discussions and investigations of serious incidents.
- Training and Education:
- Develop, co-ordinate, and contribute to the delivery of physical health and well-being training programs.
- Provide relevant training to Practice Nurses and other healthcare professionals within PCNs.
- Contribute to research activities as required.
- Health Assessment and Care Plans:
- Provide advice and contribute to the delivery of high-quality Physical Health Assessments for SMI patients.
- Lead the development and delivery of nursing care plans advising on physical healthcare, including lifestyle, diet, and exercise.
- Collaboration and Networking:
- Develop and maintain good links with other community services, Primary Care, and partner organizations.
- Collaborate with other clinical nurse leads for physical health within the trust.
- Ensure equitable access to NHS screening provisions for patients with SMI.
- Audit and Reporting:
- Lead on clinical audit related to physical health.
- Produce quarterly reports providing an overview of physical health care standards within the service.
- Compliance and Codes of Conduct:
- Ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
- Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and NHS Code of Conduct for Managers.
- Uphold principles of equal opportunities, diversity, health and safety, and infection control.
- Personal and Professional Development:
- Participate in annual performance reviews and develop personal development plans.
- Engage in continued professional development and training activities.
This role requires a Registered Nurse with clinical leadership experience, knowledge of physical health assessments, and a commitment to safeguarding responsibilities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Experience in community MH settings, strategic planning, and teaching in a clinical setting is desirable.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirement,
Essential
- Assessment and management of people with physical health needs.
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare and physical health in mental health.
- Commitment to and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nurse Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Dual trained Mental health & general nurse.
- Non-medical prescribing
- Masters level qualification
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- To demonstrate competency in user and carer involvement
- To be able to use e-mail, internet, word, spreadsheets and databases.
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
- Committed to constant review and change
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership.
- Experience of Community MH settings.
- Experience of strategic planning and implementing
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience working with patients and carers
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals.
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience of working in any mental health setting
- Service development experience
- Experience of carry out clinical audit
- Evidence of previously successfully promoting the physical health needs of people with SMI
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- To demonstrate English verbal and written communication skills
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Own car or access to alternative travel for business use
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirement,
Essential
- Assessment and management of people with physical health needs.
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare and physical health in mental health.
- Commitment to and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nurse Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Dual trained Mental health & general nurse.
- Non-medical prescribing
- Masters level qualification
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- To demonstrate competency in user and carer involvement
- To be able to use e-mail, internet, word, spreadsheets and databases.
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
- Committed to constant review and change
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership.
- Experience of Community MH settings.
- Experience of strategic planning and implementing
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience working with patients and carers
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals.
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience of working in any mental health setting
- Service development experience
- Experience of carry out clinical audit
- Evidence of previously successfully promoting the physical health needs of people with SMI
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- To demonstrate English verbal and written communication skills
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Own car or access to alternative travel for business use
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).
