Overview
Physical Healthcare Nurse Practitioner role at TouchConsult. West London NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Physical Healthcare Nurse Practitioner to join our acute mental health inpatient services. This role bridges mental and physical health, providing holistic care within a multidisciplinary team.
Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll help bridge the gap between mental and physical health, ensuring patients receive the holistic support they deserve.
Responsibilities
* Deliver hands-on physical healthcare to inpatients within mental health units, including comprehensive health assessments and monitoring of physical health conditions.
* Provide hands-on care that includes minor procedures and vital sign monitoring.
* Coach and empower ward staff, mentoring colleagues in physical health care practices and skill development.
* Lead education initiatives that drive positive change across our services.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate physical health care with mental health services.
* Engage with patients to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and promote integrated care in a mental health setting.
Qualifications / Qualities
* Proactive and skilled nurse with a strong foundation in physical health assessment and treatment.
* Empathetic approach to patient interaction; ability to handle medical emergencies calmly and effectively and to lead during simulations and real-world incidents.
* Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.
* Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about promoting integrated care in a mental health setting.
About the employer
West London NHS Trust provides mental health and physical health care across London; the Trust operates Broadmoor Hospital and serves multiple boroughs with over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission; Forensic services are rated Outstanding.
Position details
Location: London, United Kingdom
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Contract
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