Band 6 Solihull Early Intervention Physical Health Lead
Band 6
Main area Nursing and Midwifery Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday 9-5 shifts) Job ref 436-7125971-A
Site Maple Leaf Centre Town Marston Green Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/05/2025 23:59
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
The Early Intervention Physical Health Lead will be responsible for supporting the service to develop and implement a physical health strategy that is inclusive of all patients and meets the requirement for the National Audit of Psychosis.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the EI MDT to ensure national standards for physical health continue to be incorporated into the team.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting complex health discussions, promoting health and wellbeing, physical heath processes and escalation of clinical risk.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of physical health assessments and any follow up actions.
- To build on the current relationship with GPs
- To contribute towards raising the awareness of good physical health alongside positive mental health/wellbeing amongst the client group.
- To plan and implement evidence-based care/interventions to service users who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
- To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team providing professional advice and support to colleagues both within and outside of the service.
- To act up as role of team manager in their absence (as appropriate).
- To act as a role model and resource for junior staff, students and less experienced staff.
- To advocate for the service users who are under the care of Solihull Early Intervention.
- To work closely with the client group and their families to identify and work towards resolving any issues that may be detrimental to them.
- To promote recovery and hope within the client group that we work with.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential and desirable
* Registered General Nurse
* Phlebotomy and ECG trained
* Experience of physical health assessment, care planning and review
* Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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