This is an exciting position which will focus on the physical wellbeing of our service users with mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for the leading on the physical health care agenda within the Central East Community Mental Health Team under the supervision of the Team Manager and the senior practitioners on the team.
The post holder will ensure the delivery of all physical health care Trust key performance indicators. They will act as a specialist resource and advisor to care coordinators within the community teams. The post holder will work across community settings, including clinic bases and home visits.
The post holder will be required to work, for most of the time, as an autonomous clinical practitioner for patient groups across a range of clinical settings. The post holder will be expected to forge strong links with the Care Coordinators, Physical Health Support staff, Primary Care services particularly GP practices.
Ensure PHIT assessments and interventions are completed for service users identified in high-risk groups in line with associated key performance indicators, e.g. CQUIN targets, etc
Undertake any audits that are related to physical health care e.g. Physical health improvement tools, blood sugar monitoring equipment and resuscitation audits and ensure that any actions are completed in a timely manner
To ensure that any physical healthcare risk assessments are completed in a timely manner and reviewed as appropriate
Liaise with medical staff as and when required
To ensure that patients have access to health improvement interventions and to signpost as appropriate
Participate in the functioning of the clozapine clinic on a weekly basis.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
* Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)