Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a Registered Mental Health or Registered General Nurse to join our service. This is an exciting new role within the Citywide Eating Disorder service.



The Physical Health team is newly developed, and we aim to offer physical health care reviews including physical observations, ECG and phlebotomy to our service users who present with high levels of physical risk due to the nature of the illness associated with Eating disorders, mainly being anorexia.



The Physical Health team will be a small team initially and aims to consist of x2 band 6 registered nurses , a GP with Special interest and x 2 band 4 Healthcare Assistants with support from The team Consultant.



The team will support the physical health needs, initially of service users across Salford, Bury and Wigan with plans to expand across the GM foot print as the service develops and becomes more established, this may require our staff to partake in a rotation across locations within Greater Manchester. Where there is a requirement to travel significantly further than the team base in Salford from home, travel time and expenses will be provided.



The post holder will provide and carry out ;



Physical health observations such as BP, pulse, temperature, BM's, oxygen saturation levels, respiratory rate. Weight and Height recording (with an understanding of healthy weight parameters and BMI.) ECG recording Blood tests. Review and highlight any concerns about physical health to doctors in the team. Using a protocol or act on advice from a team doctor to make a management plan where needed if physical health checks show abnormalities. Advice will be available from a doctor to support with this. Providing information to patients about their physical health Advice & support in managing long term medical conditions. Potential basic wound care Offer practical mental health support and have an awareness and understanding of eating disorders. Responding to urgent requests where required particularly if there has been high risk factors brought to your attention and seek medical support where indicated. Audit and review of the clinic in conjunction with the Operational manager. Adhere to MEED guidelines (Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders.) We are looking for an RMN/ RGN to facilitate physical health monitoring clinics and provide care to those who require intensive monitoring whilst under the service.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.



Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.



Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.



Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.



CLINICAL



1.0 Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care.



1.2 Participate in case supervision to monitor standards of service user care and documentation.



1.3 Give/receive regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.



1.4 Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service user's personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.



1.5 Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.



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



1.7 Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi- disciplinary team.



1.8 Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.



1.9 Conduct physical health clinics for patients who need monitoring of their physical health



1.10 Attend multidisciplinary meetings to agree management plans for patients



1.11 Assist in triage of patients being referred to the service, using a protocol and advice from a doctor as needed



1.12 Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.



1.13 Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.



1.14 Have an awareness and understanding of eating disorders and relevant guidelines such as MEED to deliver best care possible in a sensitive and empathic manner.



MANAGERIAL



2.1 Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as required



2.2 Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.



2.3 Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices, and procedures as appropriate.



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



2.5 Participate in the Duty Rota according to current locality structures.



2.6 Assist in the management and co-ordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical area optimizing all available resources.



2.7 Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area.



2.8 Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards.



2.9 Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective physical health care.



2.10 Have a sound clinical knowledge and awareness of MEED guidelines , risk assessment under MEED guidelines and follow protocol and policy in adherence to clients individual risk.



2.11 Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.



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



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



2.14 Provide effective leadership to the designated team.



2.15 Provide statistical information as required.



2.16 Assist in the maintenance and updating of the unit's equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.



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



2.18 Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy.



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



2.20 Provide relevant staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained.



2.21 Ensure that the nursing practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trust's policies and procedures.



2.22 Participate in the managerial supervision.



2.23 Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff as required.



2.24 Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff as required.



2.25 Provide line management to more junior staff