An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated peripatetic physical health support worker to work across various Trust localities.
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.
The role will require the post holder 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 of people living with SMI.
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. You will be embedded within various surgeries, and the role requires the individual to be able to independently travel across the locality.
We offer high-quality training covering core mental health awareness, physical health observations, physical health promotion, and behaviour change for people living with SMI. You will have protected time for training and supervision/reflective practice.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Providing comprehensive physical health assessments for people diagnosed with SMI through a series of physical health observations and health promotion interventions.
2. Improving physical health care for adults living with SMI through enhanced physical health checks and tailored follow-up interventions.
3. Offering individuals lifestyle and health advice to help manage their physical health needs.
4. Supporting and empowering people to engage with the physical health pathway, including overcoming barriers to participation.
5. Working with other providers to promote access to community activities that support wellbeing.
6. Working flexibly, responding to individual needs with guidance from senior colleagues, doctors, and nurses, through shared decision-making.
At Dorset HealthCare, we’re committed to empowering people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, operating 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.
Our Trust was rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019. 95% of patients report good or very good experiences, and 89% of staff feel they can make a difference. Whether in bustling market towns, vibrant urban areas, seaside locations, or rural Dorset, there are many ways to contribute to our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is central to our success. We believe in equal opportunities, celebrate diversity, and promote an inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to be authentic and the best version of themselves.
Join us to be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and help us improve every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Cara Bissett
Job title: Primary Care Mental Health Team Leader
Email: cara.bissett@nhs.net
Telephone: 01202 305738
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