Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual, able to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, adapting to any given situation, who works well as part of a team. A friendly caring attitude, sense of humour and an understanding of those who have experienced trauma and complex life experiences and have been involved with the criminal justice system



As our physical health Practitioner, you will be supporting the delivery of implementing bespoke intervention which support our patients with any given physical issues. Also working along side our wards MDTs to meet the physical healthcare of our patients.



Your role will be diverse, work is varied, can be fast paced and demanding, so the post holder must be flexible in their practices and thinking.



We ask you to be committed to delivering a quality service and you are passionate in developing/improving service provision. We offer, training opportunities whilst you are working in a supportive environment within a specialised team, regular supervision and support, opportunities for continued professional development including bespoke CPD. We will ensure you have a suitable induction period, with training provided according to your needs, along with support and weekly reflective practice from an experienced MDT.



If this has captured your interest but have questions relating to our patient group then please contact us no question is a silly one .



To be an autonomous practitioner supporting delivery of interventions in physical health care.



Supporting patients with long term heath conditions maintaining accurate and relevant data



To undertake physical health assessments , attendance of Recovery Reviews when required



To work with colleagues to undertake a range of health promotion activities e.g. healthy lifestyle checks, sexual health advice, weight management programmes, and signposting to appropriate services/agencies. Responsible for the maintenance of stock control for medical and surgical equipment and consumables as appropriate.

We in forensics are committed and invested in the patient group we care for and we pride ourselves on delivering a high stand of care and practice.



You will be line managed by the modern matron but will build positive working relationships with a MDT who comprises of consultant psychiatrist, nurses , HCA, to other professional such a psychology , social workers to our security reception team.



This post offers the Trust's 2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).



Clinical



The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner working under the direction of the Nurse Consultant/Matron to carry continuing responsibility for the following duties:



Support the delivery of Physical Healthcare developments and projects

To undertake physical health assessments working collaboratively and liaise with frontline services.

To support effective risk management and care planning to ensure patients physical healthcare needs are met

To offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required

To contribute to the development of the in-house physical healthcare team

To ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures

To attend CPA's and Ward rounds as needed to feedback and liaise around long term conditions and physical health needs

To manage site Infection Control audits, discuss reports with ward staff and support and agree actions required in the patient environment

Assist with the collection and analysis of relevant data for the effective management of Infection Prevention and Control

Participate in the feedback of infection control surveillance/audit data to the frontline teams and clinical staff on a regular basis in order that problem areas can be identified and remedial action taken.