Band 7 Physical Health Lead in Mental Health
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £51,883.00 i £58,544.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £51883.00 - £58544.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Orpington, BR6 8NY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9277-25-0873 |
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Please refer to full job description Clinical To provide comprehensive assessment of physical health specific to needs of service area. To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client. To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in clinical area. To demonstrate excellent communication skills. To establish professional links with other care groups and professionals. To administer medication within NMC guidelines and the Trusts Medicines Code. To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes for the individual. The post holder will assist with physical health care planning for individuals, and this may include discussing the care plan with health care professional. To set up, develop and support Physical Healthcare clinics with colleagues in order to meet the needs of the Severely Mentally ill patient group. Monitor those with long term conditions/chronic diseases in conjunction with the GP and MDT, e.g. diabetes, respiratory illness and COPD, CHD, obesity and hypertension, smoking cessation and sexual health issues. Carry out vaccinations and immunisations for patients and staff as required by the service. To regularly monitor the mental health, side effects and treatment compliance of patients receiving clozapine, using agreed monitoring instruments and tools. To maintain accurate and up to date records of these assessments, referring all concerns to the appropriate clinicians. To work with the pharmacy, the consultant nurse and others to establish, maintain and update policies, protocols and procedures for the safe monitoring of clozapine To participate in Emergency Management- to carry out anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques to patients when required. Updating staff in both and participating in Drop Dummy sessions Critically appraising and evaluating physical health monitoring and care practices through a structured audit programme. Making referral to clinics, community providers and secondary care specialists Maintain stocks and orders from central ordering systems, including oxygen Research To develop teaching and training sessions for staff and professionals on specialist subject areas relevant to care group. To develop service pathways for clients in care group and contribute to ongoing development of service.