About this role
Job summary
The Early Intervention Physical Health Lead will be responsible for supporting the service to develop and implement a physical health strategy that is inclusive of all patients and meets the requirement for the National Audit of Psychosis.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the EI MDT to ensure national standards for physical health continue to be incorporated into the team.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting complex health discussions, promoting health and wellbeing, physical heath processes and escalation of clinical risk.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of physical health assessments and any follow up actions.
- To build on the current relationship with GPs
- To contribute towards raising the awareness of good physical health alongside positive mental health/wellbeing amongst the client group.
- To plan and implement evidence-based care/interventions to service users who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
- To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team providing professional advice and support to colleagues both within and outside of the service.
- To act up as role of team manager in their absence (as appropriate).
- To act as a role model and resource for junior staff, students and less experienced staff.
- To advocate for the service users who are under the care of Solihull Early Intervention.
- To work closely with the client group and their families to identify and work towards resolving any issues that may be detrimental to them.
- To promote recovery and hope within the client group that we work with.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Person spec Essential
RGN Phlebotomy and ECG trained
Desirable
RMN/experience of working in mental health
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Maple Leaf Centre
Maple Leaf Drive
Marston Green
B37 7JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)