Mental Health Nurse - Serious Mental Health Checks (Smi)

Job summary Cumbria Health are delighted to offer an excitingopportunity with two Mental Health Nurse posts opening up to support ourcurrent SMI team.
The posts are currently funded until March 2025, withthe possibility of continued funding after this date.
Non-medicalprescribing would be preferred, however a non-prescribing rate of pay / rolemay be considered with other valid experience.
Hours can bediscussed.
We are looking for a proactive, positive and driven teamplayer who is passionate about breaking down barriers to health inequality.Our SMI Project has been running for 23 months, and we've secured funding for an additional 5 months, starting immediately after pre-employment checks.
Cumbria Health provides health checks for patients on the serious mental illness register, collaborating with PCNs across North Cumbria.
In year 1, we helped practices reach the 60% target and are now supporting them in reaching the 75% target for year 2.
These checks address key physical and mental health issues, promoting proactive care.Hours: Fixed Term 3 Months (March 2025) working 30 - Hours per week /flexibleLocation: Wavell Drive, Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital, WhitehavenNon-medical prescribing would be preferred, however, a non-prescribing rate ofpay / role MAY be considered with other valid experienceOn your CV application, please tell us a bit about yourself and why you are applying for the role.CLOSING DATE: 23/01/2025INTERVIEW DATE: TBC Main duties of the job The post holder will practiceautonomously as a Mental health nurse offering mental health checks includingfull physical health check, reviewing mental health plans and if qualified,medication reviews.
As part of pilot, wewould ideally have someone who was trained or confident in being trained inphlebotomy and taking ECGs.
The Mental Health Nurse will work closely with theSMI Team to provide Health Checks to patients on the Serious Mental IllnessRegister.
The clinics will be held both face to face and remotely, acrossthe North of the County in both clinical and community settings.
The post holder will need to be flexible withregards to working hours to ensure we meet the needs of the patients and theservice.
You will be expected toundertake clinical assessment, treatment, and/ or onward referral of patientswithin agreed parameters and your own competence in accordance with the SMIProject.
About us Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do.
We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria.
We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service.
Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance.
In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.Listen to your heart.
Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description Job responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities represents thebroad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely orperiodically.
This list is notexhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listedhere: 1.
Provideassessment and implementation of evidence-based interventions for thosepatients on the SMI register who require it.2.
Optimisethe ability to remain in the community and / or be cared for in the leastrestrictive environment in line with the principles of recovering and socialinclusion and 10 essential capabilities.
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To workcollaboratively with other members of the SMI team and provide patients withmental health plans.
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Liaisewith other specialist mental health assessment and support services asappropriate in line with patients best interests, in line with confidentialitycode.
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To keepaccurate contemporary electronic consultation records of all patient careepisodes.
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Completefull health check, including full physical health check and medication reviewif required7.
Completeor assist in the completion of ECGs and blood if and when required.8.
Beresponsible and accountable for own decisions made relating directly to patientcare requirements, following telephone triage consultation.
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Facilitatethe consultation process utilising a high level of expertise and appropriateinterpersonal skills, managing appropriately barriers to effectivecommunication 10.
Facilitateand ensure patient understanding of advice prior to conclusion of consultation 11.
Work insuch a way as to take account of the requirements of child protection andsafeguarding children and vulnerable adults policy and procedures 12.
Contributeto the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidancerelating to mental health in the SMI Project.13.
Participatein audit, research and evaluation of service.14.
Supportclinical governance procedures and adverse incident and complaintinvestigations.
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Maintainprofessional competence and on- going development through engaging in at leastthe minimum amount of continuing professional education required by the NMC.
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Undertakeall mandatory training required for the role 17.
To adhereto all Cumbria Health Policies and Procedures 18.
To maintaina high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act.
Be aware of the nature of information dealtwith and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security 19.
Undertakeany other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) Evidence of recent professional development and post registration education.
Non-medical prescribing Desirable RGN Level 1 Experience Essential Evidence of clinical practice development Recent telephone triage experience Experience of working with people living with mental health needs in the community.
Experience of physical health or vital observations Knowledge of safeguarding Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment.
To have a good knowledge of National and local issues concerning mental health.
Desirable Experience in primary care Experience of working in secondary mental health community teams.
Experience of using tools to assess and treat physical health Lester Tool, Glasgow Antipsychotic Scales (GASS) Phlebotomy training Experience of taking ECGs Skills and Aptitudes Essential Competent in mental health assessments / reviews Effective communication and consultation skills Evidence of clinical decision-making skills Basic keyboard and computer skills Flexibility to work evening, nights, weekends and Bank holidays.
Lone working as the service demands.
Confident and competent telephone manner and effective communication skills in questioning.
Flexible and motivated with ability to adapt and change.
Interest in own professional development and willingness to keep up to date Ability to work autonomously and without direct supervision Desirable Minimum 5 years post registration experience in relevant specialities.
Other requirements Essential Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events.
Drive and use own car for work purposes, if required