Mental Health Nurse

at  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

To use advanced nursing skills and knowledge to carry out physical and psycho-social assessments for the rough sleeping population To provide advanced clinical / therapeutic treatments based on best possible evidence that will improve health outcomes for the rough sleeping population. To undertake non-medical prescribing and to ensure that other duties in relation to medicines management meet required professional standards To work in partnership with other community teams/voluntary organisations in order to ensure the seamless delivery of care to the rough sleeping population and Neighbourhood working to support transition To act as an advocate for people who are rough sleeping, supporting patients own choices in regards to their care whilst promoting independence and self-care To constantly champion the principles of self-care and patient empowerment. Act as a mentor/supervisor as required for non-medical prescribers within the service Attendance at leadership and service steering groups To take the lead in the delivery of specified educational programmes, on topics such as patient assessment, acute nursing care To proactively identify service users who would benefit from the rough sleeping health service To be in regularly communication with all members of MDT team To proactively develop and maintain close working relationships with the Wider Neighbourhood working including all relevant stakeholders Provide training in dual diagnosis and mental health treatment to other professional

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