Physical Health Lead

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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). Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply and will start as Band 5.

The work is underpinned by national guidance and Southern Health's 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

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.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

*Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance

*Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff

*Excellent learning and development opportunities

*Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car

*Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff

*Advanced IT enablement and support

*Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential


  • *Relevant professional degree level qualification for own discipline
  • *RGN or RMN or Dip/BSc Nursing
  • *Continuing registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • *Qualification to master's degree level or equivalent experience

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cannon House

6 Cannon Street

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 5PQ

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