Job summary
Employer heading
Physical Health Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 3
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
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Job overview
Physical Health Practitioner
37.5 Hours
Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) are known to have poorer physical health outcomes than the general population. For this reason, Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) is providing Physical Health Checks (PHC) to individuals open to Secondary Care Mental Health to identify and address their physical health needs, with a view to improving their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Community Mental Health Physical Health Team to conduct PHC assessments with individuals experiencing SMI, focusing on their physical health needs. They will lead on ensuring that patients with mental health conditions do not experience discrimination in their physical health due to their mental health status. The post holder will support individuals by carrying out PHCs as specified in the Lester tool, health screening, health promotion and lifestyle advice (OHID, 2023).
The post holder will ensure that all organisational systems and processes are adhered to and will complete PHCs and documentation daily. PHCs may take place in a clinic setting or the home environment and the post holder will be required to independently manage their time and drive as part of the role.
The post holder will be required to undertake PHCs and identify required physical health interventions, to maximise recovery and independence as required by individual needs and complexity. This will include communication with external services throughout Primary and Secondary Care, Social Care, and the voluntary sectors.
Working for our organisation
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support groups
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualification or be working towards And/or equivalent level of experience
- Base level of theoretical knowledge of care procedures, clinical observations, and the mental health actAnd/or equivalent level of experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of basic Physical Health equipment, it’s use and interpret the results
- Understanding of health and safety issues
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Community mental health care
- Experience in Acute or Physical Health Environment
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
- Andy Allsopp
- Job title
- Clinical Lead - Physical Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
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