Senior Mental Health Practitioner inRUNCORN inRUNCORN PUBLISHED 10 DEC 2023

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata  FIXED TERM 
Provide short-term, evidence based practices and fixed term interventions.


CLINICAL

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.Participate in practice/clinical supervision to monitor standards ofservice user care and documentation.

Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provideinformation for referrers, service uses and carers

Provide short-term, evidence based practices and fixed term interventions

Support the delivery of education and self-help materials within a variety of locations.

Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services inother statutory and non-statutory organisations

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated carepathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referralsand models of care.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service usershealth, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting eachservice users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Truststandards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practiceand principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multidisciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care withoutsupervision and act as Named Nurse as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care basedon sound research findings.

Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training thepractitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times workingwithin their sphere of clinical competence.


MANAGERIAL

Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as requiredUndertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operationalpractices, and procedures as appropriate.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operationalpolicy and philosophy for the clinical area.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated inservice delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreedclinical standards.

Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of theirrespective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements ofthe MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standardof service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of newideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Provide statistical information as required.

Ensure service users finances, money and valuables are cared for inaccordance with Trust Financial Policies and Codes of Practice.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipmentinventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordancewith Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews asrequired

Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues torespective managers where necessary.

Ensure that the nursing practice within the clinical area adheres to theTrusts policies and procedures.

Participate in managerial supervision.Appropriate participation in managing performance for staff as required.

Appropriate participation in managing attendance for staff as required.

We are pleased to be able to offer a full time, 6 month role for a senior nurse practitioner within the Later Life and Memory service. This will be highly appreciated in order to continue with delivering a high standard of care to the older adults of Halton.

We are looking for a committed , and compassionate Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join our Later Life and Memory Services (LLAMS) in Halton. The role will involve supporting with assessments of new referrals, memory reviews and where appropriate offering post diagnostic support. You would join a busy, well established team who are supportive and welcoming. The job itself can be challenging but rewarding and provides job satisfaction.

The post holder will work with local services to provide mental health assessment, appropriate triage and cognitive assessment.

They will also contribute to maintenance of the overall standards, which will include assessment of need and delivery of care within the contextof Effective Care Coordination.


CLINICAL

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.Participate in practice/clinical supervision to monitor standards ofservice user care and documentation.

Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provideinformation for referrers, service uses and carers

Provide short-term, evidence based practices and fixed term interventions

Support the delivery of education and self-help materials within a variety of locations.

Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services inother statutory and non-statutory organisations

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated carepathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referralsand models of care.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service usershealth, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting eachservice users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Truststandards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practiceand principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multidisciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care withoutsupervision and act as Named Nurse as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care basedon sound research findings.

Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training thepractitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times workingwithin their sphere of clinical competence.


MANAGERIAL

Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as requiredUndertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operationalpractices, and procedures as appropriate.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operationalpolicy and philosophy for the clinical area.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated inservice delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreedclinical standards.

Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of theirrespective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements ofthe MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standardof service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of newideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Provide statistical information as required.

Ensure service users finances, money and valuables are cared for inaccordance with Trust Financial Policies and Codes of Practice.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipmentinventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordancewith Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews asrequired

Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues torespective managers where necessary.

Ensure that the nursing practice within the clinical area adheres to theTrusts policies and procedures.

Participate in managerial supervision.Appropriate participation in managing performance for staff as required.

Appropriate participation in managing attendance for staff as required.

We are pleased to be able to offer a full time, 6 month role for a senior nurse practitioner within the Later Life and Memory service. This will be highly appreciated in order to continue with delivering a high standard of care to the older adults of Halton.

We are looking for a committed , and compassionate Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join our Later Life and Memory Services (LLAMS) in Halton. The role will involve supporting with assessments of new referrals, memory reviews and where appropriate offering post diagnostic support. You would join a busy, well established team who are supportive and welcoming. The job itself can be challenging but rewarding and provides job satisfaction.

The post holder will work with local services to provide mental health assessment, appropriate triage and cognitive assessment.

They will also contribute to maintenance of the overall standards, which will include assessment of need and delivery of care within the contextof Effective Care Coordination.



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