Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 18.75 hours per week (Part time)
- Job ref
- 152-M049.24
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Purbeck CMHT
- Town
- Wareham
- Salary
- £11,408 - £12,168 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Physical Health Support Worker
Band 3
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated physical health support worker to work within Purbeck Community Mental Health Team.
The main role of this job is to provide annual physical health checks for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) by conducting a range of physical observations and health promotion interventions as well as signposting individuals to services to improve their physical health and set goals with individuals to help improve their physical health.
The role will require to build relationships with people who may struggle to access support for their health needs and will require trying different and proactive ways of inviting people for an annual physical health check.
We are looking for an individual who feels a desire to make a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people living with SMI within primary and secondary services and support them in accessing appropriate level of care.
You will be required to have strong organisational skills and be able to work independently within the boundaries of your role whilst being able to seek support and guidance from senior colleagues and other professionals (GPs, consultants, nurses, VCSE organisations, social prescribers and others). You will be working closely with the Purbeck PCN surgeries and be embedded within these and the role required the individual to be able to independently travel across the locality.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working closely with the existing teams in Primary and Secondary care to enhance the existing provision by providing comprehensive physical health assessments (in both clinic and home settings), signpost individuals to services to improve their physical health and set goals with individuals to help improve their physical health.
You will be working closely with, and managed by, Purbeck Community Mental Health Team but embedded within the Purbeck Primary Care GP Surgeries to provide the physical health care needs for people within primary and secondary care services.
You will be working with individuals and relevant staff through the process to develop physical health care goals and plans to promote and encourage self-management of physical health. Develop and promote individuals to develop supportive relationships with key partner organisations and communities to support sustainability.
Provide input to physical health meetings, in order to continue to support service improvement in promoting positive physical health with our service users and staff. Ensure that individuals experience of physical health is shared and fed into service improvement as part of co-production process.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in care, or equivalent qualification or level of experience
- Willingness to undertake Continuing Personal Development
- Willingness to complete relevant physical health checks and interventions training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with clients, the public or both
- Experience of working as part of a team towards a common goal
Desirable criteria
- Experience of mental health (as worker, carer or own experience)
- Experience of working in physical health care settings
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive • Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of the NHS and its independencies
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of physical/mental health conditions and/or the NHS Long Term Plan for health inequalities
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good I.T and care record/data entry skills
- Good coordination and organisation skill
Desirable criteria
- Existing skills in physical health i.e. phlebotomy or promoting health change i.e. motivational interviewing or coaching (formal or non-formal)
Attributes and Qualities
Essential criteria
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people with mental health problems
- Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships with individuals, colleagues and outside agencies
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Welsh
- Job title
- Team Leader - Purbeck AMH CMHT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01929 557735
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