Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

The role of the physical health nurse for serious mental illness is to undertake the holistic assessment of physical health care needs and clinical management of individuals who are receiving care from the community mental health teams (CMHT). The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate a patient-focussed programme of work to improve the physical health of people with a serious mental illness (SMI) under the care of the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT).

The work is underpinned by national guidance andHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Physical Health in Serious Mental Illness Strategy.

The role has the following priorities:

*Providing a nurse-led physical health service working Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, providing clinics and home visits across west areas of Southampton.

*Personal professional development and supporting the education and training of others regarding physical health in mental illness.

*Close collaboration and liaison with CMHT colleagues, as well as external partners, primarily GPs / primary care colleagues, other health providers, health promotion and voluntary sector organisations.

Developing a culture that recognises and gives equal importance to physical and mental illness whilst striving for quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

*This is a post for a registered nurse who has a significant level of knowledge, skills, and experience of working with adults with physical and mental health needs

*Provide professional and clinical leadership in line with the changing service developments within the service

*Take responsibility for ensuring that evidence-based ways of working are carried out

*To provide professional training, teaching, and support (on an MDT basis) in relation to physical health within a multi-disciplinary team

The role requires close collaboration and liaison with CMHT colleagues, as well as external partners, primarily GPs / primary care colleagues, other health providers, health promotion and voluntary organisations.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannon House

6 Cannon Street

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 5PQ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannon House

6 Cannon Street

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 5PQ

Employer's website

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

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