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    Physical Health Nurse - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

    Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
    Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Ipswich, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    We are looking for a driven and experienced nurse who is dedicated in sharing their knowledge with others, can tailor their skills according to the needs of the clinical team and patients, and can work independently to improve the quality of the physical health care in a busy mental health unit.

    The purpose of the role is to improve the physical health care of Mental Health service users in accordance with directions and standards issued by Physical Health Team based on national guidance, for example, NHS Improvement initiatives, NICE guidance and Public Health programmes.

    The post holder will act as an expert resource within NSFT by working in collaboration with members of the physical health team. To work with lead clinicians of all disciplines providing advice and guidance to support the effective and safe delivery of the physical health agenda.

    Main duties of the job

  • Provide advice and support for a wide range of physical health monitoring and treatment services to Mental Health service users both in community and inpatient services.
  • Act as an advisor to all staff, helping to train and educate staff on all aspects of physical health prevention and promotion
  • Promote and facilitate the delivery of high-quality health improvement interventions smoking cessation and smoke free clinics, healthy eating and physical activity initiatives.
  • Work with other members of Physical Health Team by leading on good practice around physical health care and infection prevention initiatives.
  • Support the development, completion and analysis of physical health audits.
  • Support the completion of a wide range of physical health checks for service users in order to ensure the completion of physical health screening and interventions.
  • To remain up-to-date with evidence based practice guidance
  • To support the physical health team to identify and develop links with health services in order to facilitate shared care pathways.
  • Complete and maintain patient care records in accordance with Trust policy.
  • Participating in the care and management of patients at risk of acquiring an infection and/or with an infection as and when required.
  • Ensure evidence-based Physical Health information is readily available to patients, staff, carers and healthcare professionals and in a wide range of media formats and languages.

    • About us

    Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

    Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

    Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the attached job description for a full summary of the expected duties and main responsibilities.

    ** Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • RGN, RN (Adult) or RMN, RN (MH) with Physical Health Interest

    • Desirable

  • Degree or post graduate certificate in physical health conditions, wound care, tissue viability, chronic disease or willingness to obtain skills.
  • Leadership and management qualification
  • Teaching qualification
  • Post registration qualification in, health promotion including smoking cessation, sexual health and well person screening

    • Other

    Desirable

  • Ability to travel independently

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Knowledge of public health / and NHS improvement initiatives Well person screening, physiological monitoring tests and selection of interventions or referral options for wound care, respiratory illness such as COPD Diabetes, sexual health and family planning.

    • Desirable

  • Recognised accreditation in Quality Improvement

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Able to perform ECG investigation, phlebotomy, physiological monitoring procedures, respiratory monitoring and support with medication administration in physical health conditions.

    • Desirable

  • Willingness to study these topics. Reflect on clinical practice, identify areas of improvement and work with others to improve physical health care.
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