Nurse Led Clinic Practitioner

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to join a small clinic providing assessments and treatment for patients with serious mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, offer support to junior staff, and work collaboratively to ensure seamless care for patients. A strong background in mental health and excellent communication skills are essential. The role promises a commitment to both professional development and patient care.

Benefits

Monthly learning half day

Inclusive culture

Commitment to employee development

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care, particularly with serious and enduring conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and review care and treatment needs.
• Provide support and guidance to junior staff members.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Risk assessment and management

Effective communication

Mental Health Act knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work as a member of a small, dedicated clinic providing assessment and treatment to patients experiencing mental health difficulties of a serious and enduring nature.

To be responsible for a caseload of patients who require assessment and monitoring as part of their ongoing treatment within secondary mental health services.

To provide support and guidance to junior staff members working into the Clozapine and Lithium Clinic where required.

To work as part of a wider system of care provision to ensure patient journey is as seamless as possible.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan and review care and treatment needs including risk assessment and management.
• Provide a duty response for your caseload where possible to support with more urgent care needs.
• Work as part of a small but dedicated team alongside wider mental health teams to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care and treatment, using evidence-based practice.
• Provide effective advice, guidance and support to patients, carers/relatives, other professionals in relation to care and treatment.
• Work to professional responsibilities at all times, adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
• Work under the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 where required.
• To promote the engagement of carer and patient involvement within the service.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, whilst maintaining professional boundaries in accordance with professionals code of conduct.
• Ensure clear lines of communication with patients, carers/families and other professionals are maintained at all times. Documentation should also be of the highest standard.
• To make appropriate onward referrals to services that can support patients and or family members/carers where required.
• Providing appropriate support and caseload cover for colleagues/team members where required.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more