You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of physical health care for service users. You are expected to be a good team worker and have the ability to supervise, teach and develop the physical health care skills of the junior members of the team, as well as acting as a positive role model for all staff and be able to lead in areas of clinical practice and development. Extensive knowledge of running a clinic is required, alongside physical health monitoring such as ECG's, Venepuncture, Pochi Machine operation and escalation of physical health concerns to the appropriate staff. Also, administration of Depot Injections.
Medications management, administration and physical health checks will provide a high standard of care to service users. There is a strong emphasis on the monitoring and reporting of physical health checks at regular intervals. Our service focuses on promoting recovery for those people diagnosed with severe and enduring mental ill health. We provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary services and work closely with local specialist mental health teams, tertiary service providers, primary care, local statutory and non-statutory agencies, service users and carers.
Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).