Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment opportunity, please seek approval from your employer before making an application)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 383-SPE-4167-24-A
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bayheath House
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Health Protection Unit Lead Nurse/Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
The Health Protection Unit (HPU) strives to improve standards of care and create a sense of physical health awareness amongst service users in a holistic manner.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the team for a well-motivated Lead nurse and Occupational Therapist to engage with the SMI and Learning Disabilities cohort of patients and support them in accessing their annual physical health checks and vaccinations. This project, Health Positive, will be over the course of 12 months and will collaborate with stakeholders such as the Integrated Care Board, GPs, and various other community services.
The post holder will be part of a larger team made up of various health care roles such as a Project Manager and Physical Health in Mental Health Practitioners all aiming to improve the standards of physical health care amongst our service users.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a professional role model for the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
- Engage with service users and have meaningful conversations about their physical health.
- Ensure that a multi professional / agency approach to care is maintained, valuing the interface of roles and responsibilities and through multi-disciplinary team working
- Take a senior role in the development of the collaborative and patient centred health promotion programme, Health Positive.
- To support in improving the uptake rate for vaccination programmes and physical health monitoring within Derbyshire, screening clients to ensure their inclusion for programmes meets the required criteria
- The post holder will ensure that the physical health needs of individuals within their caseload are screened, monitored and appropriately responded to
- The post holder will promote health education in accordance with the trust making every contact count and based upon individuals’ holistic assessments.
- Support client’s sensitivity to ensure their inclusion complies with equal opportunities and diversity
- The postholder will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, and Disability Discrimination Act.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of Infection Prevention and Control principles and techniques.
- Provide clinical supervision and line management as designated by the Clinical Lead
Working for our organisation
Our vision
To make a positive difference in people’s lives by improving health and wellbeing.
Our Values
- People first– We focus on our colleagues, in the knowledge that a well-supported, engaged and empowered workforce results in good patient care
- Respect– We respect and value the diversity of our patients, colleagues and partners and support a respectful and inclusive environment
- Honesty– We are open and transparent in all we do
- Do your best– We work closely with our partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- As a registered practitioner you are personally accountable for your professional practice and have a legal/professional responsibility to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service for DHCFT inpatients and community patients by providing strong clinical leadership.
- The post holder will be responsible for establishing operational and clinical service mechanisms that support the delivery of quality health protection and promotion services including vaccination programmes and health promotion initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners and those within the local community to develop services to support the mental health and physical health needs of the community.
- Demonstrate up to date evidence-based knowledge and understanding of a variety of health protection and health promotion services, disseminating to DCHFT patients where appropriate.
- To engage with service users and have meaningful conversations about their physical health.
- Facilitate compliance with the LESTER tool for people with a severe and enduring mental health problem.
- To have a special interest and experience in physical health, substance misuse and/or smoking cessation.
- Inform and demonstrate quality improvement within the Trust, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- To adhere to and provide guidance and direction to colleagues regarding care planning and recording standards linked to advice given by the team.
- To deputise for the project manager if required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree level or equivalent in Nursing/OT or Health related subject
- Continual professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with vulnerable patient cohorts including severe mental illness, learning disability and/or Autism
- Good computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to supervise others
- UK driving license and access to vehicle
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post registration experience as a Registered Nurse
- Leading community project work
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Experience of contributing to vaccination programmes
- Understanding of current targets and recent legislation relating to physical health and wellbeing.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Brien
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07920212929
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 135638
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