RGN SMI Physical Health Checks Service London, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: RGN – SMI Physical Health Checks Service
Hours of work: Fulltime (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday) / open to part time hours if preferred
Remuneration: £38,000-£42,000 (per annum pro rota)
Contract length: Permanent
Responsible to: Integrated Services Manager
Accountable to: Head of Integrated Services
Location: Primarily working within General Practice within Haringey with some outbound visits to Care Homes, Supported Accommodation and
Home Visits
Main Office - Haringey GP Federation, 48 Station Road, Wood
Green, London, N22 7TY
Job Summary
As a member of Haringey GP Federation Primary Care Team, the post holder will provide high quality clinical Interventions, Medicine Management, Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
Health Checks and support Wider System Pathways.
The post holder will facilitate in the delivery Haringey Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
Physical Health Check Service, working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure patients receive high quality and standards of care appropriate to their identified mental health needs. This role will focus on the initiation of the new SMI Physical Health Check
Service across Haringey. You will be working with several providers across several sectors: primary care, community health, hospital, social care and the voluntary sector.
Haringey GP Federation have been working with the North Central London Integrated
Care Board (NCLICB) to develop a pathway of care for people living with Serious Mental
Illness (SMI). The aim of this post is to increase the number of physical health checks performed with people with a SMI who may be at increased risk of COVID-19 and its subsequent complications, Improve the general number of physical health checks preformed in people with SMI in Haringey from 21% in 2018 to the national target of 60% and Holistic patient outcomes through collaborative working with the Barnet Enfield and
Haringey Mental Health Trust and Haringey Wellbeing Network.
The service aims to deliver on key national and local strategies to reduce unwarranted variation in the physical health outcomes of patients with serious mental illness (SMI) by:
Chair: Dr Beth Macmillan Chief Executive Officer: Cassie Williams Medical Director: Dr Sheena Patel
- Increasing the proactive identification, monitoring and management of physical illness in this patient cohort
- Rapidly identifying at risk patients on the SMI register, impacted by or with potential higher risks as a result of COVID-19
- Improving engagement of SMI patients with primary and community care, including referral or signposting to appropriate services
- Supporting practices to maintain accurate SMI registers
- Identifying and coordinating patient care with the Haringey Wellbeing Network
This is a new and exciting opportunity for Haringey to lead transformational work to improve the care of patients with serious mental illness.
About us
We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in north London.
Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in
Haringey.
Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our team’s achievements have won external recognition, including at the recent HSJ awards for demonstrating professionally diverse clinical leadership in primary care.
We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for the work we undertake and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The post holder will work the Service Manager and Senior Integrated Services Manager to develop and operationalise the Physical Checks for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) pathway.
The post holder will also work closely with Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health
Trust and the Haringey Wellbeing Network in providing physical and mental health care and help develop an integrated model of care.
Clinical Practice (If clinical role)
- Provide the clinical knowledge and experience to offer health checks to the
Haringey SMI population
- Independently assess patients, using advanced clinical assessment skills and clinical judgement to take a detailed history, physically assess, make any required differential diagnosis, order tests or investigations required to confirm diagnosis, prescribe medication, evaluate and review treatment plan.
Chair: Dr Beth Macmillan Chief Executive Officer: Cassie Williams Medical Director: Dr Sheena Patel
- Make any alterations in patients’ current treatment plans or drug regimens required in response to changes in patient’s condition.
- Constantly review practice and explore new opportunities for developing and delivering excellence in specialist SMI nursing.
- To offer support and guidance to HCA’s within the service to build and enhance knowledge
- To lead HCA’s within the service
- You will maintain clinical skills through appropriate continuing professional development (CPD) in line with annual appraisal
- You will work in line with all organisation policies and procedures, including human resources, safeguarding children, etc.
Professional and Personal responsibilities (if clinical role)
- Promote a culture of ‘shared decision making’ to support patients through the decision-making process.
- To promote a seamless service of care for patients through liaison with all members of the healthcare team within primary and secondary care.
- To promote clinical supervision and act as a supervisor for others.
- To participate in the education, training and development of Serious Mental Illness
(SMI ) care at all levels. To play a key role in developing and supporting advancing skills and competencies for nurses in specialist practice.
- To co-ordinate the review, development and audit of research-based policies within specialist Serious Mental Illness (SMI) care, working with professional colleagues.
- Have a flexible approach to this role to allow for natural growth of service and outcomes.
- You will maintain your professional registration, always working within the GPC code, and undertaking Revalidation and appraisal as required.
- You will promote and provide evidence-based care that complies with the relevant legal and policy frameworks
- You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across a range of care settings.
Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information
The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Federation as a business organisation.
All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. Moreover, The Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Equal Opportunities
Chair: Dr Beth Macmillan Chief Executive Officer: Cassie Williams Medical Director: Dr Sheena Patel
The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with the practice procedures and policies and current legislation.
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and
Safety at Work Act (1974), and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Risk Management
All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the risk management strategy and emergency procedures and attendance at training as required.
Infection Control
Infection Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance (2015) and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections and complying with Government Directives, including COVID-19 regulations.
Safeguarding
Within their sphere of competence, each member of staff is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children, young people and / or vulnerable adults for whom they are responsible or may come into contact with, in the job role.
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.
Chair: Dr Beth Macmillan Chief Executive Officer: Cassie Williams Medical Director: Dr Sheena Patel
Person Specification
Criteria Description Essential /
Desirable
Professional qualification (RGN) E
Qualifications
Professional qualification (RMN) D
Detailed understanding and knowledge of Mental Health practice and
E procedure policy
Demonstrate practical experience of staff/student supervision D
Knowledge Understanding and knowledge of physical health promotion
E
Experience an interest in working with people with mental health
E problems
Experience of conducting physical health checks E
Experience Experience in mental health nursing and risk assessment and
E development of management plan
Experience in mental health promotion, monitoring of wellbeing and
E psychoeducation
Experience as a physical health nurse with primary or secondary care E
Experience of working with patients that need LTC management E
Experience of working in General Practice E
Experience of working with the IT clinical system EMIS E
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing E
Ability to advocate on behalf of clients and carers E
Ability to implement and maintain a high-quality service E
Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others in the face of
E competing pressures
Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholder including people
Skills and with SMI, voluntary groups, social work, acute providers, and E
Abilities commissioners
A full and clear understanding of the needs and issues of carers E
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills, analytical and
E reflection skills
Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal E
Ability to travel across Haringey Practice efficiently to deliver the
E service and/or attend meetings
SC 19/04/2023
Chair: Dr Beth Macmillan Chief Executive Officer: Cassie Williams Medical Director: Dr Sheena Patel
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/05/2023
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