Overview
The post holder is responsible for monitoring and supporting the physical health needs of individuals engaged with the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service. They will carry out regular physical health assessments, including monitoring vital signs, weight, blood tests, ECGs and lifestyle factors, in line with national guidelines and service protocols. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will ensure that any emerging physical health concerns are identified promptly and appropriate interventions, referrals, or follow-up care are arranged. The role also involves promoting healthy lifestyles, providing education on the impact of medication and lifestyle choices, and supporting service users to access primary care and specialist health services where needed.
Responsibilities
* Conduct routine physical health checks, including blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI, and waist circumference.
* Arrange and monitor blood tests, ECGs, and other relevant investigations as per clinical guidelines.
* Record and maintain accurate physical health data in patient records.
* Support service users with healthy lifestyle interventions, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
* Provide education on the impact of psychotropic medication on physical health.
* Encourage adherence to treatment plans and health-promoting behaviours.
* Work closely with psychiatrists, keyworkers, personal trainer, and primary care providers to coordinate care.
* Highlight any emerging physical health concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
* Support referrals to specialist services, such as dietitians, physiotherapists, or cardiology, when necessary.
* Follow up on investigations, treatments, and interventions to ensure continuity of care.
* Support service users to attend appointments and access appropriate health services.
* Provide guidance and reassurance to patients about physical health concerns and interventions.
* Maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and communications.
* Ensure compliance with national and local guidelines on physical health monitoring in psychosis.
* Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives related to physical health care.
* Access to transport for work purposes is essential.
About the Organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Equality, Diversity and Recruitment
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Recruitment Process and Eligibility
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025
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