Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 437-7236915
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Willows Medical Centre Salford
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Physical Health Nurse Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Up to date Professional Registration – Registered Mental Health / General Nurse.
Desirable criteria
- • Post registration training in relevant field • Leadership/Management training. Assessor/Mentorship Training.Previous experience of working with those who suffer with an eating disorder and any relevant training attended. Any other relevant training attended such as phlebotomy or ECG.
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1-2 years working as a qualified nurse
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of service development. Previous experience of working autonomously. Mentorship or leadership qualifications. Experience of working in a community environment. Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff. Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge/Shift Co-ordinator. Experience of Care Planning process and health improvement. Working in a multi-agency framework. Demonstrate a contribution to change management process. Experience in positive leadership of a team. Demonstrate experience of problem solving and delegation skills.
Knowlegde
Essential criteria
- • Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection. • SafeguardingSafety, Privacy and Dignity. High level of verbal and non verbal communication skills. Evidence of high standards of record keeping . Evidence of continued Professional development
Desirable criteria
- Community mental health transformation program. Mental Health Act (1983.) MEED guidelines. Evidence based and reflective Practice. Mental Capacity Act
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform ECG’s or willingness to undertake training Ability to complete height and weight checks and record this accurately. Trained in venipuncture and blood glucose checks or willingness to undertake training . Experience in carrying out physical health observations or willingness to undertake training. Be competent in BLS or ILS. Be responsible for the safe storage and transportation of blood products to the pathlabs. Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles. Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Ability to delegate and Coordinate tasks. Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to utilize assessment skills and tools effectively. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues. Effective time & workload management. Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to identify and minimize risk effectively. IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to perform ECGs. Ability to undertake venipuncture (blood tests) and blood glucose checks.Able to carry out physical health observations (BP, pulse, respiratory rate, saturations, temperature). Project management. Formulation of reports. Presentation skills
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Due to the nature of the post it is expected that the post- holder will have the ability to travel to different sites in Greater Manchester in the course of performing duties on a rota basis. They will therefore need to hold a drivers license and have access to a car or alternative means of transport. Commitment to effective teamwork. Commitment to service development. Good time management. Demonstrate continuous professional development. Flexible approach to working. Effective communicator and a team player.
Desirable criteria
- No other desirable required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Turner
- Job title
- Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 271 0508
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