Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take a lead in facilitating the day-to-day functioning of the Clozapine Clinic, with support and guidance from qualified professionals such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.

Monitor the effects and side effects of Clozapine medication in the community, with guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists.

To administer intramuscular injections and monitor the effects of these, with the knowledge of contraindications and side effects, being able to relay accurate information to patients in a format that they are able to understand in accordance with trust policies.

To undertake venepuncture in the context of physical health monitoring, after relevant training and ongoing guidance.

To undertake physical health checks, interpret results and respond to and report concerns appropriately. (No moving and handling required).

To take part in the running of the ECT clinic and perform duties as specified. Including ECT session handovers, management, and recovery of patients on the ECT pathway.

To be actively involved in the development of team-based nursing, assuming the responsibilities of assessing, planning, and implementing a programme of nursing care for individual clients within the team.

To support patients, plan and implement programmes of nursing care to meet their individual needs, referring to other agencies as appropriate.

To evaluate and modify nursing care in accordance with the Care Programme Approach and facilitate the development of discharge plans.

To actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decisions regarding patients in your care.

To take part in group caseloads, with the support of the team and management.

To keep accurate and timely professional records of nursing care, ensuring confidentiality is maintained in line with Trust policy.

To assist in the development of service standards and participate in clinical audit.

To participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporating researched based practices.

To participate in clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Good Standard of General Education

Desirable

• Registered General Nurse
• NMP

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within the NHS
• Experience of working witt clients with complex mental health needs

Desirable

• Previous experience within Depot Clinics
• Previous experience within Clozapine Clinics
• Previous Experience of working within ECT Suites

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
• Knowledge of treatment and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act processes and the Mental Capacity Act
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Mental Health Services
• Specialist knowledge of treatment interventions used within SMI

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Venepuncture trained, or willing to complete
• Ability to complete Physical Health checks or willing to complete training
• Ability to use PocHi Machine or willing to complete training
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage own time, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• IT Skills

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)