Practice nurse

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Registered Adult Nurse for the Physical Health team within Forensic mental health services. You will deliver high-quality physical health interventions and oversee junior staff in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mental health and possess current nursing registration. This position offers opportunities for professional development and teamwork within a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with chronic disease management and vaccinations.
• Passion for working in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to patients across inpatient wards.
• Manage the physical health clinic and assess care for patients.
• Mentor student nurses and oversee junior staff.

Skills

Physical health care

Health promotion

Wound care

Education

Registered Adult Nurse with current registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a Registered Adult Nurse and would like to work in a mental health setting? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Adult Nurse to join the Physical Health team within Forensic mental health inpatient services as a Practice Nurse.

You will take a lead role in the provision of a range of physical health care interventions across the forensic inpatient pathway. The role focuses on health promotion and prevention interventions, management of long-term health conditions, physical health screening, vaccinations, wound care, and other routine physical health interventions typically offered within primary care/GP practices. You will work closely with the physical health team, multidisciplinary teams and ward-based staff to support timely, evidence-based physical health care. You will provide learning opportunities and guidance for staff and supervise student nurses and paramedic students on placement within the team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a mental health setting to support the delivery of high-quality physical health care. You will work in a friendly, supportive and challenging environment with excellent supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously, as part of a wider physical health team and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, to provide evidence-based nursing care to patients across inpatient wards within the Forensic Directorate.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the physical health clinic(s) and the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of physical health care for patients across the Forensic Directorate.
• Play a key role in health promotion and the monitoring of long-term conditions.
• Support and oversee junior staff members and take an active role in mentoring student nurses and TNAs.
• Contribute to practice and policy development with support from senior staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Adult Nurse with current registration and eligibility to practice.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team in a forensic mental health setting.
• Experience in physical health care, health promotion, chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care and related primary care interventions is preferred.

About the Trust and Benefits

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to improve life for local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, substance misuse, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can ensure every voice is heard and every difference is respected.

Other Information

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