Job Summary
Are you a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker looking to make a real difference in mental health? We are looking for someone like you to join our dedicated Primary Care Physical Health Team. The primary care team undertake annual physical checks for patients on the Serious Mental Illness register within primary care. This Healthcare Support Worker is an integral part of this small team, working to ensure that all SMI patients are receiving a health check with appropriate signposting where needed. The post holder is supported by a Registered Nurse. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
* The Healthcare Worker is an integral part of the small Primary Care Physical Health Team, undertaking and recording annual Physical Health Checks for patients on the Serious Mental Illness register.
* Deliver an effective and competent level of care under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
* Monitor, report, and maintain a healthy, safe and secure workplace.
* Consistently delivering a patient-focused service.
* Provide and receive routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform others as appropriate.
* Offer appropriate support and advice to patients.
* Be able to adapt communication methods according to the needs of the individual.
About Us
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It\'s why we\'re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that\'s doing well together.
Details
* Date posted: 04 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 380-WK0340-A
* Job locations:
o Albion Place
o Albion Place Maidstone
o Maidstone
o ME14 5DY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Enable patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting health and wellbeing.
* Undertake physical health checks and physical health care as directed by the Registered Nurse and service specification, reporting outcomes on the Primary Care electronic system.
* Report physical health concerns identified during the checks to the GP or practice nurse.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
* Training, qualifications
o Health and Social Care Qualification
o Computer literate.
Desirable
* Care certificate completed/willingness to work towards
Essential
* Experience
o Experience of undertaking basic health checks
Desirable
* Phlebotomy training
* Use of ECG and other medical devices
Essential
* Knowledge and skills
o Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of people
o Able to record interventions in a timely manner
o Able to undertake physical health checks and document on EMIS
o Numeracy and English literacy skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Albion Place
Albion Place Maidstone
Maidstone
ME14 5DY
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk
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