Job Responsibilities
As a Physical Health Lead Support Worker, you will embed physical health care policy and promote it, support a GP clinic, Clozapine clinic, and other physical health interventions within the hospital. You will assist patients with their individual physical health care plans and contribute to input into these plans.
This is a hands‑on role. You may take bloods or provide support to a service user who is anxious about their physical health.
Daily tasks include monitoring patients and performing basic health checks, coordinating a GP clinic, leading a health awareness session with staff, and undertaking physical health assessments such as venepuncture/phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and side‑effect monitoring.
Day‑to‑Day Activities
* Establish, lead and coordinate evidence‑based physical health practice initiatives across the service.
* Coordinate ongoing monitoring of physical health for all patients, including annual health checks with ward doctors and physical health nurses.
* Lead infection control practice for the hospital following national clinical standards.
* Provide a programme of health promotion and education in collaboration with the dietician and ward physical health lead nurses; implement screening and cervical screening for women.
* Ensure patients have access to primary care services such as dental and eye checks.
* Maintain knowledge of legislation, company policies, and local & national guidance on physical health in mental health services.
* Contribute to national audits and perform clinical audits to maintain standards.
* Record and enter comprehensive physical health information in MyPath and other required data systems.
* Ensure access to medical equipment to monitor patients’ physical health.
* Develop local protocols for safe use of medical devices, educate staff, and conduct audits to confirm understanding.
Qualifications
* Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
* Further qualifications in health and social care or leadership (desirable).
* Confidence in undertaking assessments including venepuncture/phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and side‑effect monitoring.
* Medication management experience.
* Current working experience in a healthcare setting, preferably mental health or physical health.
* Evidence of continuing professional learning and willingness to develop new skills.
* Training in phlebotomy and other physical health areas.
* Infection control lead training or willingness to undertake an IPC course.
* A commitment to patient recovery and risk management.
Benefits
* Salary: £30,000 per annum.
* NHS and employee discount scheme.
* 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet.
* Free meals.
* Employee discount savings & cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Bespoke career pathways.
* Company‑paid life assurance scheme.
* Smart Health Toolkit – fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.
* Additional unspecified benefits.
Additional Information
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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