Band 7 - Clinical Nurse Specialist – Nmp - Kingswood Civic Centre

Job summary To work as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber in partnership with the service user and act as lead specialist in Non-Medical Prescribing for service users with enduring mental health conditions.Conducting assessments on service users, care co-ordinating, long term casework, purchasing of services and supervision of staff are some of the core activities of the post.
Working collaboratively with other disciplines and other teams in the locality are essential to ensure a comprehensive service is provided to the local population.
As a senior member of the team the post holder will need to demonstrate sound leadership skills and be able to manage high levels of responsibility.
Main duties of the job To manage the clozapine caseload within the teams; to include review of medication and prescribing as necessary.To monitor physical health of our patients.To administer depot medication as required.To supervise band 4 physical health colleagues.
About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health provide services from a range of locations to approximately million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing.
The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees.
We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community.
We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical1.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of service users referred to the team, both urgent and routine, including specialist assessments of clients requiring nonmedical prescribing, ensuring that a full health and social needs assessment, including medical history and medication history, is undertaken and implemented where To establish diagnosis and prescribe accordingly, discussing all treatment options (including non-pharmacological treatment) and potential side-effects with each service To ensure that record keeping is both up to date and accurate adhering to Trust, NMC and good practice guidelines, including clear documentation of medications discussed, their effects and To establish, plan and implement Clinical Management Plans (CMPs) where appropriate and review at least To request formal diagnostic tests in line with Trust, NICE and Department of Health To assess and review the service users To prescribe and change medications within area of speciality and To formulate, implement and evaluate individual care plans and nursing treatment plans with the involvement of all parties in the care of the service To work within Trust Medicines and Non-Medical Prescribing To establish and maintain good liaison with GP practices and other mental health services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and Participate in pilot sites for implementing Trust policies, audit working environment producing data, and analysing To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements, including recording medications To ensure that all prescribing decisions are To co-ordinate care within the framework of the Care Programme Approach [CPA] ensuring effective discharge planning including those service users under section 117 and 25A To undertake risk assessments and management To monitor and evaluate the quality of care given to service To offer carers an assessment of their Prepare reports for tribunals, case conferences and applications for funding as To ensure the Trust Policies in relation to CPA, Risk Management and Confidentiality are strictly adhered To maintain an holistic approach with service users and work with them in all aspects of their lives in a variety of To participate in Team Duty System to provide urgent response and advice to service users as required.Research1.
To regularly undertake and participate in agreed research projects and to use evidence based findings to the benefit of service user To lead clinical audit in own specialist area of Non-Medical Prescribing.Training1.
Provide training to other staff regarding specialist area, adhering to Trust Provides input into developing strategies for improving nursing Provides a safe and effective learning environment in mentoring and supervising student nurses, participating in their learning objectives and Ensure that are up to date with UWE requirements for mentoring students by attending annual mentor updates.Management1.
To develop a service plan in conjunction with their service manager, SBU Clinical Director and NMP To be aware of the current legislation and prescribing developments, which may impact on the delivery of services to service To manage the prescribing needs of an agreed To ensure that clinical standards are cascaded to To develop protocols for prescribing within ones own team To enhance the working of the team by the sharing of ones own specific professional expertise and To be responsible for the ordering and safe keeping of Have a good knowledge, and apply, current Trust Policy, procedures and guidelines ensuring that junior staff work to Participate in and ensure the on-going development of staff within the team providing Clinical Supervision and acting as coach and assessor to learners/students on Participate in recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of appropriate grades of To provide cover to deputise for Team Leader in their To manage a community caseload, acting as care co-ordinator for service users with severe and enduring mental Provide support and supervision to other team To liaise with Clinical Governance, attending as required, and ensuring that clinical standards are cascaded to team.Professional1.
To agree appropriate levels and participate in medical supervision with Independent Medical Prescriber in relation to prescribing To be responsible for their own development and the updating of their professional To participate in Clinical Supervision in line with Trust To develop strategies for continued professional development as Non-Medical 5.
Prescriber and Clinical Nurse Specialist, including specialist clinical To ensure own adequate individual liability Comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council The Code, relevant legislation, procedures and policies.
To attend and contribute effectively to relevant professional To participate in regular caseload management as agreed with line Undertake regular review of performance with the line manager to agree personal and service Act as a positive role model at work for colleagues in relation to personal and professional conduct and practice.
Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (part 1) Post registration qualification in Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber recorded by NMC At least 6 months experience working as a Supplementary Nurse Prescriber Desirable Approved Medication Management training (this incorporates CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and psycho-education).
Supervisory experience