Overview

Join a new service at Campsfield House IRC focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents. The duties of this role will be to work with the senior Mental Health Nurse, Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead to provide dedicated mental health care. You will work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent holistic healthcare, which is compassionate, effective, evidenced based, person-centre and non-judgemental. You will work in partnership with healthcare colleagues to share knowledge, skills and expertise ensuring a trusting, caring environment develops which supports colleagues and others in the team to continue their professional development. The Healthcare team will model a culture of compassion focused care, whilst demonstrating commitment and clinical competence. You will work closely with our team, partners and stakeholders collaboratively striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring mental healthcare is provided effectively whilst maintaining records in accordance with DrPA governance policies.Responsibilities

Undertake and support with initial reception screeningFollowing the initial reception screen, if mental health issues are identified, complete a more in depth assessment develop treatment/interventions/ strategies to support the individuals mental health needs using the appropriate evidence-based screening toolsIf mental health issues escalate requiring additional specialist secondary care services work with the MDT and lead nurses to support the processes that are in place to meet the needs of the individual.Work with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to develop treatment /intervention options through the provision of supportive care plansBe the named nurse for mental health issues and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic safe, clinically effective mental health care.Have excellent written and communication skills ensuring mental healthcare records are developed, maintained and effectively communicated to the MDT.Administer medications in accordance with DrPA agreed policies and guidanceWith support from lead MH nurse, undertake risk assessments and take appropriate action if the individual presents with serious mental health concerns i.e. suicide, self-harm or injury to others.Strong communication skills are paramount, ensuring individuals will be treated with respect and empathy at all times.Notes

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield House IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE

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