Physical Healthcare Practitioner (Paramedic)

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TEWV NHS Foundation Trust are offering an exciting opportunity for an innovative and dynamic individual to join our dedicated team to clinically lead (in collaboration with medical colleagues) on the provision of physical healthcare for older-person inpatients. As a Physical Healthcare Practitioner, you will have a key role in supporting two older persons mental health inpatient teams by working as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team to develop and implement treatment and care plans and to support service improvement within this area of practice. You will work closely with the clinical teams to provide a high quality service to patients through support, intervention and clinical expertise on the various aspects of physical health including: assessment, diagnosis and review, chronic disease management, management of acute presentations, palliative and end of life care and ongoing physical health monitoring. The role also involves collaborative working with the Trust wide Lead for Physical Health on various physical health work-streams and the delivery of staff training, education and development

Based at our fantastic new, purpose built hospital in the beautiful and historic city of York, the ideal candidate will be a competent, proficient Specialist Practitioner. We are looking for someone who will enjoy a challenge, remains calm under pressure, and with the motivation and enthusiasm to make a difference to individuals accessing services provided by TEWV.

You will support evidence based practice and be able to work independently and autonomously, utilising clinical assessment skills and demonstrate sound clinical decision making. You will have oversight of a patient caseload, whilst supporting the strategic role of developing physical healthcare across the Trust.

In return, we can offer you a valuable opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of old age psychiatry, working alongside Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Physicians assistants, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Pharmacists and Speech and Language Therapists. You will also be supported to enhance your knowledge and skills through continuous professional development and training opportunities, with support to complete an independent prescribing qualification within the first year. You will access supervision and advice from the support network of other Physical Healthcare Practitioners across the Trust in addition to receiving support from the Lead Nurse for Physical Health.

Please note a relocation package may be available for this post

For further details / informal visits contact:

Nicky Muldoon Acting Matron, 07341 509718

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.

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