Job summary
Community Mental Health Services in Milton Keynes have undergone transformation and are pleased to announce the Milton Keynes Community Mental Health Hub. The Adult Mental Health Community redesign is part of an initiative to improve the quality of care received by people with mental health needs in their local community. The national direction of travel, outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan, is towards the provision of more integrated, personalised and place-based care.
Within the HUB there are 3 pathways to which all service users (irrespective of their allocated pathway or diagnosis) are able to access interventions such as Peer Support, Individual Placement Support, Coaching, Specialist Therapy, dependant on their needs. Interventions are delivered both as groups and individual 1:1 sessions, with a focus on a trauma informed holistic approach to health care. The HUB works closely with third sector agencies including the Crisis Caf in Milton Keynes, as well as MKUH and the Local Authority.
Interventions within the HUB fall under pathway for diagnosis and condition management, psychosocial needs and specialist therapy and there are ongoing plans to continue developing these interventions as the service continues to grow.
Main duties of the job
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the CNWL Community Mental Health HUB for Band 7 Senior Practitioner in Medicines (Non-Medical Prescriber). The service offers help and support for patients requiring secondary Mental Health Services in Milton Keynes.
The post holder will need to have an excellent knowledge of Mental Health, current mental health legislation and relevant mental health medication. Post holders will need to demonstrate the ability to support and apply a holistic approach to assessing and supporting the health and social needs of people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. In return for your expertise we offer a supportive working environment with training provided, regular supervision and an annual appraisal. CNWL are invested in the professional development of their workforce such as Advanced Clinical Practice and Chief Nurse Fellow.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer advice and guidance for pharmacological interventions and provide treatment to a caseload depending on role within the team, and will be responsible for monitoring this through supervision.
Facilitate the effective mental and physical assessment, diagnosing, care planning, prescribing and review of clients
Generating prescriptions for clients using appropriate prescribing formularies and monitoring and reviewing the client regarding the effectiveness, continued appropriateness and safety of the prescribing intervention.
For further information about this post please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer advice and guidance for pharmacological interventions and provide treatment to a caseload depending on role within the team, and will be responsible for monitoring this through supervision.
Facilitate the effective mental and physical assessment, diagnosing, care planning, prescribing and review of clients
Generating prescriptions for clients using appropriate prescribing formularies and monitoring and reviewing the client regarding the effectiveness, continued appropriateness and safety of the prescribing intervention.
For further information about this post please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Nursing, Pharmacy or Occupational Therapy
- V300 Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Dual qualified
- Advanced history taking and diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience in the field of Mental Health
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6 in the community
- Experience of practising as an Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Experience of ongoing Medical Supervision
- Experience of managing & Supervising staff
- Experience in undertaking Risk Assessments, Risk Management and Care Programme Approach
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with crisis situations
- Experience of working with patients experiencing a variety of social and health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key adult Health & Social Care issues and statutory requirements (particularly Medicines related)
- Knowledge of the principles of Best Value / Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of current developments and practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of current research around Advancing Practice
- Knowledge of and participation in research
Key Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication with competent presentation skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
- Able to identify opportunities for developing effective and efficient service delivery
- Computer literate with the ability to use various programs
- Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non routine situations
- Able to provide clinical leadership and contribute to strategic direction
- Clinically competent at diagnosing and prescribing in field of experience and competent in liaising and referring on to MDT colleagues
- Advanced knowledge in interpretation of biomedical investigation
- Able to work independently and to prioritise effectively
- Valid driver's licence and the ability to drive to different bases.
Desirable
- Able to carry out a full mental and physical health assessment including a physical examination where possible
- Advanced knowledge in interpretation of biomedical investigation
Other
Essential
- Willing to develop own skills & knowledge & provide information to others to help their development
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and of others to do so
- Willingness to travel to different locations and undertake role effectively
- Committed to the continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills
- Willing and able to work flexibly, in terms of the requirements of the role, working hours and place of employment
- Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Nursing, Pharmacy or Occupational Therapy
- V300 Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Dual qualified
- Advanced history taking and diagnostics
Experience
Essential
- Professional experience in the field of Mental Health
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6 in the community
- Experience of practising as an Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Experience of ongoing Medical Supervision
- Experience of managing & Supervising staff
- Experience in undertaking Risk Assessments, Risk Management and Care Programme Approach
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with crisis situations
- Experience of working with patients experiencing a variety of social and health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key adult Health & Social Care issues and statutory requirements (particularly Medicines related)
- Knowledge of the principles of Best Value / Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of current developments and practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of current research around Advancing Practice
- Knowledge of and participation in research
Key Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication with competent presentation skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
- Able to identify opportunities for developing effective and efficient service delivery
- Computer literate with the ability to use various programs
- Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non routine situations
- Able to provide clinical leadership and contribute to strategic direction
- Clinically competent at diagnosing and prescribing in field of experience and competent in liaising and referring on to MDT colleagues
- Advanced knowledge in interpretation of biomedical investigation
- Able to work independently and to prioritise effectively
- Valid driver's licence and the ability to drive to different bases.
Desirable
- Able to carry out a full mental and physical health assessment including a physical examination where possible
- Advanced knowledge in interpretation of biomedical investigation
Other
Essential
- Willing to develop own skills & knowledge & provide information to others to help their development
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and of others to do so
- Willingness to travel to different locations and undertake role effectively
- Committed to the continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills
- Willing and able to work flexibly, in terms of the requirements of the role, working hours and place of employment
- Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
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).
