Job summary Internal MPFT Applicants Only - Open to applicants who currently work in the Intensive Life Skills Team The Intensive Life Skills Pathway is a multi-disciplinary mental health team providing assessment and intervention for adults with mental health difficulties across East and West Staffordshire as part of the Adult Mental Health Service.
Services are provided from several Trust locations across Staffordshire and therefore the successful candidate will be expected to work from multiple sites.
The ability to work from home may be required.
We are looking to appoint an experienced mental health nurse/Non-Medical Independent Prescriber (NMP) to join the Intensive Life Skills (ILS) pathway, who has a genuine interest in physical health and working with individuals who have complex emotional needs.
This role will involve delivering on agreed process for annual physical health reviews and review of prescribed medications for people who have difficulties with regulating emotions, impulsivity, and interpersonal relationships.
Initially working across the entire locality, as the service develops we expect to recruit a further NMP and this will then become a post split by locality between the 2 successful applicants.
Whilst the role develops, the expectation would be that the candidate contribute towards the smooth running by undertaking such work as caseload management and further development of their skillset.
Main duties of the job Part of this role will involve working within ILS to develop and deliveragreed clinical processes which will include working collaboratively with the clinical team to assess, review and monitor people's health including reviewing prescribed medications as an NMP.
The post will also include active participation in service development, quality assurance and tasks/roles undertaken as part of the collective leadership team.
There will be a requirement to participate in both delivering and receiving a range of supervisions within the pathway.
The post holder will work closely with their colleagues to deliver on quality and physical health quality improvement and will be responsible for ensuring high quality care for service users within the community.
This includes prioritising physical health needs, promoting engagement with screening, assessment and monitoring of physical health and prescribed medications in partnership with primary and secondary care sectors.
About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by: Supporting your career development and progression.
Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccination every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT?
- YouTube The team works in a highly psychologically minded way and is passionate about working with service-users who present with high levels of emotional distress, high risk to self and others, and who often have histories of complex trauma and/or adverse experiences.
Applicants should have an interest in working with this client group, and an awareness/experience of using relevant evidence-based models, such as Structured Clinical Management (SCM).
The team is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, passionate, motivated and one who is willing to make a difference to their community, supporting individuals with their mental health and physical health care needs.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Applicants must either be qualified in Non-Medical Prescribing V300 or on track to complete their Non-Medical Prescribing V300.
Please note we may close this vacancy early depending on the number of applications we receive.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential A qualified/registered mental health nurse plus diploma level equivalent qualification in sphere of professional practice Additional specialist training, Non Medical prescribing V30 Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services Desirable ADHD Specialist Training Autism Specialist Training Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients within a mental health setting Experience of working therapeutically in community settings Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs Current member of the MPFT ILS team Desirable Experience of supervising junior staff Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment Knowledge of therapeutic approaches appropriate to use with complex and challenging needs in mental health care Knowledge of ADHD/ASC assessment, treatment and review