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Band 5 Depot Clinic Nurse - Northcroft

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 31

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be RMN qualified, familiar with IM administration, knowledgeable about antipsychotic treatments, and able to support and supervise others while managing a caseload.
  • You will manage a caseload of clients on IM medication, evaluate nursing care, ensure communication pathways, promote equality and rights, and identify training needs for quality care.

Requirements

  • - RMN to support Band 6 depot nurse in running Depot Clinic
  • - Newly qualified staff or students on their last university placement are welcome to apply
  • - Depot nurse will need to be familiar with the IM administration
  • - Knowledgeable about antipsychotic treatment and its side effects
  • - Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team
  • - Act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff
  • - Act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting
  • - Liaise with other professionals as necessary
  • - Manage together with a depot clinic nurse a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication
  • - Provide supervision to others as appropriate
  • - Responsible for the evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters
  • - Have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit
  • - Responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist
  • - Responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation
  • - Responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate

Responsibilities

  • - Will act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
  • - Will manage together with a depot clinic nurse a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication. provide supervision to others as appropriate.
  • - Will be responsible for the evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
  • - Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
  • - Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
  • - Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Band 5 Depot Clinic Nurse position?

The position requires registration as a mental health nurse (RMN) or being a student on your last university placement. Newly qualified staff are also welcome to apply.

What specific duties will the Band 5 Depot Clinic Nurse have?

The nurse will act as an independent practitioner in a community setting, manage a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication, provide evaluation of nursing care, ensure effective communication pathways, and promote equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practices.

Will I receive support and supervision in this role?

Yes, the Band 5 Depot Clinic Nurse will be supported by a Band 6 depot nurse for development and supervision.

What type of training opportunities are available in this role?

The post holder will be responsible for identifying and contributing to training needs necessary for providing quality evidence-based care as appropriate.

How does this position contribute to community mental health?

The Band 5 Depot Clinic Nurse plays a vital role in supporting the mental health of the community by managing care for clients on IM medication and working collaboratively with other professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

How can I get in touch for more details about the job?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Zora Bell, Manager, at zora.bell@nhs.net or call 01213015200.

Are there any specific knowledge areas required for this role?

Yes, the depot nurse needs to be familiar with IM administration, knowledgeable about antipsychotic treatment, and aware of its side effects.

Is there a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within the team?

Yes, the team is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.

What kind of support does the organization provide for newly qualified staff?

Newly qualified staff will receive support and supervision from experienced nurses, helping them develop their skills in a supportive environment.

What is the organizational culture like at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The organization fosters a compassionate, inclusive, and committed culture, focused on providing excellent care and supporting the diverse community they serve.

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.