Mental Health Practitioner - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To provide an ongoing assessment of the care needs, plan care in collaboration with the service user, their carers (where appropriate) and MDT colleagues.

Delivery care in a safe and effective manner and ensure that needs are reviewed on a timely basis commensurate with service user needs.

Supporting service user medication concordance in association with MDT colleagues.

This will be achieved by demonstrating a working knowledge of medications and policies commonly used in older peoples mental health services including relevant NICE guidance e.g.

anxiety management strategies, behavioural management strategies in dementia, family support skills etc.

Be familiar with and observe statutory and local policies in the prescribing, custody and administration of medications in line with the Trusts medicine management policies and procedures.

Maintain a high standard of written reports, records of visits/interventions, care plans recording the progress of clients in line with standards for records and record keeping Participate in:
a. Clinical case management and supervision groups.b.

Lead as appropriate, clinical meetings/reviews.c. Administrative/management meetings as required.

To be familiar with up to date knowledge of current trends, pertinent research findings within this specialised area of practice.

To keep up to date with nursing practices ensuring that PREP requirements are met.

To engage in clinical supervision and mentorship to enhance professional development.
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