Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN) to join the Primary Care Physical Health Service (PCPHS) in South Tyneside. It is essential that the post holder demonstrates an interest in working with long-term conditions. The successful applicant will have knowledge of the safe management and treatment of physical and mental health conditions, using evidence-based therapeutic interventions. They will possess excellent assessment skills to support mental health review and future care planning, including signposting to meet the changing needs of service users and accessing specialist services when required. They should have an interest in expanding their knowledge and skills, particularly in working with people with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or learning disabilities and/or serious mental illness (SMI). Main Duties of the Job
As a member of the PCPHS, you will be responsible for carrying out physical health checks on service users currently registered as part of the SMI register. You will be an integral part of the enhanced primary care offer within the local area, with opportunities for development and expansion. You will provide clinical supervision to team members and offer mental health expertise within the wider team. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to adjust your approach and interventions accordingly. We are looking for candidates with a range of clinical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between physical health and mental health. The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, with evidence of leadership and an interest in the expansion and development of pathways. About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate, able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. The PCPHS is responsible for improving the physical health monitoring of individuals with a diagnosed serious mental illness (SMI) and/or learning disability in accordance with NICE Guidelines. We also offer comprehensive health checks to people with a diagnosis of ASD, working closely with third-party organizations specializing in this area. Job Responsibilities
Conduct physical health checks for service users with mental illness, learning disabilities, or autism. Review and assess mental health and support appropriate signposting. Align with primary care and interface with secondary and specialist care services. Provide clinical leadership. Offer clinical supervision. Please find attached job description for full details. Closing date: 5th January 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification
Qualifications
First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration (Mental Health) Student Nurse Assessor ENB 998/P126/127 Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the pathway. If applicable, attained "Specialist" level of competency as defined in "Closing the Gap" (CSIP 2006) Non-Medical Prescriber Knowledge and Experience
Experience of providing clinical supervision Evidence of MDT working Evidence of multi-agency collaboration Experience of pathway development Skills and Competency
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 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.
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We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced nurse (RMN, RNLD, RGN) to join the Primary Care Physical Health Service (PCPHS) in South Tyneside. It is essential that the post holder demonstrates an interest in working with long-term conditions. The successful applicant will have knowledge of the safe management and treatment of physical and mental health conditions, using evidence-based therapeutic interventions. They will possess excellent assessment skills to support mental health review and future care planning, including signposting to meet the changing needs of service users and accessing specialist services when required. They should have an interest in expanding their knowledge and skills, particularly in working with people with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or learning disabilities and/or serious mental illness (SMI). Main Duties of the Job
As a member of the PCPHS, you will be responsible for carrying out physical health checks on service users currently registered as part of the SMI register. You will be an integral part of the enhanced primary care offer within the local area, with opportunities for development and expansion. You will provide clinical supervision to team members and offer mental health expertise within the wider team. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to adjust your approach and interventions accordingly. We are looking for candidates with a range of clinical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between physical health and mental health. The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, with evidence of leadership and an interest in the expansion and development of pathways. About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate, able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. The PCPHS is responsible for improving the physical health monitoring of individuals with a diagnosed serious mental illness (SMI) and/or learning disability in accordance with NICE Guidelines. We also offer comprehensive health checks to people with a diagnosis of ASD, working closely with third-party organizations specializing in this area. Job Responsibilities
Conduct physical health checks for service users with mental illness, learning disabilities, or autism. Review and assess mental health and support appropriate signposting. Align with primary care and interface with secondary and specialist care services. Provide clinical leadership. Offer clinical supervision. Please find attached job description for full details. Closing date: 5th January 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification
Qualifications
First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration (Mental Health) Student Nurse Assessor ENB 998/P126/127 Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to the pathway. If applicable, attained "Specialist" level of competency as defined in "Closing the Gap" (CSIP 2006) Non-Medical Prescriber Knowledge and Experience
Experience of providing clinical supervision Evidence of MDT working Evidence of multi-agency collaboration Experience of pathway development Skills and Competency
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 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.
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