Registered Mental Health Nurse

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our .

We currently have a vacancy for a part time Practitioner within the Physical Health & Treatment Team in Stockport. The post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital but will involve working throughout Stockport.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will hold the role of the Physical Health & Treatment Team Practitioner and will be part of a multidisciplinary team who administers anti psychotic medication, offers the treatment of ECT and monitors the physical health of patients open to secondary mental health services.

The post holder will be based across multiple sites, promoting continuity of care and effective communication regarding the treatment and support for patients under the care of secondary care mental health services.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Person specification Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current/active registration with professional regulatory body
• Non Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience

• Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice
• Clinical Experience within the NHS
• Experience of working with patients with complex Mental Health Needs
• Previous Experience of working with Depot & Clozapine Clinics and ECT Suites

Knowledge

• High Level of understanding of Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
• Knowledge of treatment and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act processes and the Mental Capacity Act
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Mental Health Services
• Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to Physical Health Monitoring within Mental Health Services
• Specialist knowledge of treatment interventions used within SMI

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to complete Physical Health checks or willing to complete training
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage own time, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Venepuncture trained, or willing to complete
• Ability to use PocHi Machine or willing to complete training