Physical Health Monitoring Nurse Co Ordinator

at  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The post holder will take the lead in the assessment and monitoring needs of mental health service users who require physical health monitoring as part of their care, and will be responsible for the continuing development and evaluation of physical health and wellbeing clinics. They will support Consultant Psychiatrists in the assessment needs of service users attending such Clinics. Using effective communication they will support the psychiatrist/MDT to establish the efficacy of medication and with the ongoing assessment and management of needs and risks. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of appropriate educational packages for service users, carers and other professionals.
The post holder will need to have undertaken or is working towards being POCH 100i trained (Point of Care Analyzer). They will need to have the ability to analyse results and link up with ECPMS (Electronic Clozaril Patient Monitoring Service). The post holder will ensure that all aspects of Clinical Governance are adhered to within the Department, and is responsible for leading the delivery of innovative evidence based therapeutic and clinical interventions for the client group. They will also provide support and clinical expertise to Community and Ward based staff.
Develop appropriate programmes of education for service users/carers and other health care professionals in relation to the benefits and side-effects of psychotropic medications, including mood stabiliser medication, antipsychotic medications, antidepressant medication and ADHD medication. To take, monitor and analyse blood and other investigation results appropriate to the level of practice, within physical health monitoring clinics, to ensure safety of service user, using agreed escalation processes where abnormal results are found. Maintain own work schedule on a daily basis including prioritisation to respond to crisis situations for service users and carers. To work alone within the context of the Health Boards Lone Worker Policy e.g.
during Lithium Clinic assessments, patient reviews etc To maintain accurate nursing records, update care plans as required. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

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