Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical support assistant to join the Primary Care Physical Health Service (PCPHS) working across South Tyneside. The PCPHS is an outward-facing team, working directly with General Practitioners (GP) and other Primary Care and third sector agencies across South Tyneside. The service is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team and help improve how care is implemented across the borough. The PCPHS is responsible for improving the physical health monitoring of individuals with a diagnosed serious mental illness (SMI) and/or learning disability and/or autism in accordance with NICE Guidelines. It is well recognized that people within these population groups have a far lower life expectancy than those in the general population (15-20 years in some cases), often due to avoidable physical health conditions. This is due to a number of factors including poor access to health services, not always recognizing a health need, poor lifestyle choices and side effects to psychotropic medication.
Main duties of the job
The PCPHS offers community-based assertive outreach work, as well as working directly into individual GP Practices. The successful applicant will be required to complete yearly physical health checks for those individuals identified via the GP network - this will include blood monitoring, checking blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and in some cases offering an electrocardiogram (ECG). The role requires clinical skills and competence in not only offering a comprehensive physical health assessment but also low level therapeutic intervention regarding the individual's health, lifestyle and access to appropriate health services including signposting to external agencies and services. The PCPHS functions as a clinical MDT from both within the organization and with partner agencies and services to holistically and seamlessly meet the needs of the population of South Tyneside.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of a modern NHS, now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 14th January 2025
Closing date: 21st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE maths and English at C or above/ equivalent adult learning qualification Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post Desirable
Phlebotomy training completed ECG training completed Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Experience of working with service users with complex health needs within a community setting Experience of working in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities health setting Evidence of time management and autonomous working Skills
Essential
Good interpersonal and communication Time Management Role Specific Requirements
Essential
Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure Ability to foster good working relationships Evidence of working within a team environment Evidence of MDT working 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the employer's website.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address
Monkton Hall Monkton Lane Jarrow NE32 5NN #J-18808-Ljbffr
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical support assistant to join the Primary Care Physical Health Service (PCPHS) working across South Tyneside. The PCPHS is an outward-facing team, working directly with General Practitioners (GP) and other Primary Care and third sector agencies across South Tyneside. The service is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team and help improve how care is implemented across the borough. The PCPHS is responsible for improving the physical health monitoring of individuals with a diagnosed serious mental illness (SMI) and/or learning disability and/or autism in accordance with NICE Guidelines. It is well recognized that people within these population groups have a far lower life expectancy than those in the general population (15-20 years in some cases), often due to avoidable physical health conditions. This is due to a number of factors including poor access to health services, not always recognizing a health need, poor lifestyle choices and side effects to psychotropic medication.
Main duties of the job
The PCPHS offers community-based assertive outreach work, as well as working directly into individual GP Practices. The successful applicant will be required to complete yearly physical health checks for those individuals identified via the GP network - this will include blood monitoring, checking blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and in some cases offering an electrocardiogram (ECG). The role requires clinical skills and competence in not only offering a comprehensive physical health assessment but also low level therapeutic intervention regarding the individual's health, lifestyle and access to appropriate health services including signposting to external agencies and services. The PCPHS functions as a clinical MDT from both within the organization and with partner agencies and services to holistically and seamlessly meet the needs of the population of South Tyneside.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of a modern NHS, now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 14th January 2025
Closing date: 21st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE maths and English at C or above/ equivalent adult learning qualification Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post Desirable
Phlebotomy training completed ECG training completed Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Experience of working with service users with complex health needs within a community setting Experience of working in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities health setting Evidence of time management and autonomous working Skills
Essential
Good interpersonal and communication Time Management Role Specific Requirements
Essential
Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure Ability to foster good working relationships Evidence of working within a team environment Evidence of MDT working 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the employer's website.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address
Monkton Hall Monkton Lane Jarrow NE32 5NN #J-18808-Ljbffr
