Band 4 Associate Physical Health Nurse Practitioner - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Physical Health to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in Bristol. The role involves conducting physical health assessments and facilitating discussions for service users. Candidates should have experience in assessments, ability to work independently, and readiness for community engagement. This position offers growth in a dynamic team committed to enhancing recovery for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting physical health assessments.
• Knowledge of venepuncture and ECG readings.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical health assessments including venepuncture and ECG readings.
• Facilitate health discussions and refer service users to appropriate organisations.
• Work as part of the STEPS multidisciplinary team in Bristol community.

Job description

Job overview

Are you interested in working with individuals that experience metal health difficulties in addition to eating disorders or disordered eating habits? Would you like to work in a proactive, friendly and supportive team of different disciplines? Are you ready for the next step in your career and looking for progression in a dynamic and well-established team?

Our team brings a selection of skills and knowledge which aim to empower service users to achieve and maintain their recovery. We are a supportive, multi-disciplinary team with a variety of skills, knowledge and experience. The service promotes a strong learning culture, enabling you to expand your clinical skills and grow confidently within a specialist eating disorder setting.

Our service has recently expanded and is looking for enthusiastic and skilled practitioners who are keen to join our team. If this sounds like what you are looking for, then we want you to apply for this role.

Clinics are located across the city and the role requires outreach visits within the community as well as independent and lone working.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 4 Associate Practitioner in Physical Health, you will conduct comprehensive physical health assessments which include a wide range of physical health observations including venepuncture and electrocardiogram readings.

In addition, you will facilitate a health and wellbeing discussion whereby service users can be signposted and referred to various organisations as necessary. - as per NICE and MEED guideline standards and trust KPI'S

You will work as part of The STEPS multidisciplinary team within the community of Bristol. Physical health clinic locations are located in AWP sites across the city; the team also conduct's home visits. The role requires independent and lone working at times and you will need to be able to get to clinics or home appointments across the city via personal or public transport.