Patients diagnosed with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) have an average life expectancy of 15-20 years less than those with no history of Mental Health Illness. They are more than four times more likely to die of heart disease, twice as likely to die of cancer, and four times more likely to die of respiratory disease. For this reason, it is vital that, even in a Mental Healthcare setting, we carefully monitor the Physical Health of patients and support them towards the necessary interventions to improve their health. This involves close collaboration with our Primary Care Colleagues as well as Non-profit Organisations.
The post holder will form an integral part of our SMI Physical Health Service. Many Patients/Service Users who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs require close monitoring due to potential side effects. In addition, we provide annual Physical Health Checks and intervention care as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Physical Health Monitoring of Service Users, also taking into consideration their psychological needs. Identifying health risks and planning necessary interventions with the support of the Physical Health Lead Nurse. Working in collaboration with MDT colleagues. Advising Service Users regarding potential side effects of their medication. Supporting Service Users in self-managing their health care needs when appropriate. Attending to Service Users in Clinical settings or at Home when necessary.
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, dining options, top-ranking schooling, and affordable house prices too.
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The post holder will form an integral part of our SMI Physical Health Service. Many Patients/Service Users who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs require close monitoring due to potential side effects. In addition, we provide annual Physical Health Checks and intervention care as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Physical Health Monitoring of Service Users, also taking into consideration their psychological needs. Identifying health risks and planning necessary interventions with the support of the Physical Health Lead Nurse. Working in collaboration with MDT colleagues. Advising Service Users regarding potential side effects of their medication. Supporting Service Users in self-managing their health care needs when appropriate. Attending to Service Users in Clinical settings or at Home when necessary.
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, dining options, top-ranking schooling, and affordable house prices too.
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