Job Overview
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive contribution to improving the physical health of people living with serious mental illness (SMI) within primary and secondary services, supporting them in accessing an appropriate level of care.
We offer a high‑quality training covering core mental health awareness, physical health promotion and behaviour change for people living with SMI. You will have protected time to access relevant training and appropriate supervision & reflective practice, as well as access to multidisciplinary team structures as part of continued development.
Requirements
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold a valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using your own vehicle on Trust business.
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.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be working closely with the existing teams in Primary and Secondary care to enhance the provision by providing comprehensive physical health assessments (in both clinic and home settings), signposting individuals to services to improve their physical health and setting goals with individuals to help improve their physical health.
You will be working closely with the Christchurch and Bournemouth East Community Mental Health Team but embedded within 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.
To provide a comprehensive physical health monitoring, assessment and annual review appointments for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness in a clinical setting, seeking to reduce the health inequality and mortality gap these individuals face and promoting positive lifestyle choices.
About Dorset HealthCare
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 run 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.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:Steph Sealey – Team Leader, Primary Care Mental Health TeamEmail: stephanie.sealey@nhs.netTelephone: 07787287107
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