Physical Health Support Worker
Job overview
To coordinate and manage comprehensive physical health assessments for designated individuals on the GP practice SMI register. Working closely with physical health leads in community mental health team(s) (CMHT) and primary care (PC) services to support individuals with mental conditions to improve their physical health.
Work with clinicians and attend relevant clinical meetings across primary and secondary care to ensure individuals are referred, signposted and receive appropriate interventions and follow up care as per the pathway.
To work 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.
Put individuals needs at the heart of the job, keeping people safe, contributing to their care and responding compassionately to suffering. Communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
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.
Main duties of the job
To provide support and give time to an allocated group of people, with complex needs, promoting their physical health needs.
Supporting and empowering people to engage with the physical health pathway, including overcoming any barriers to their participation.
To work with minimal supervision
To work within Trust policies and procedures
To travel within an identified geographical work
To work weekends/evenings if required depending on service need
To work with other providers in promoting access to activities in the local community that promote peoples wellbeing.
To participate in clinical and management supervision.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced/Standard 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.
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]
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
- Experience of working in physical health care settings
- Experience of mental health (as worker, carer or own experience)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria- Basic understanding of the NHS and its independencies
- 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
- Existing skills in physical health i.e. phlebotomy or promoting health change i.e. motivational interviewing or coaching (formal or non-formal)
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)