About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Band 3 Community Healthcare Practitioner (Part Time) on a fixed term contract for 6 months based at the Heart of Hounslow. The successful candidate may be required to cover other EIP location and visit service user's home as per service need. This role could be extended subject to funding.
The individual must be enthusiastic, committed, compassionate and have experienced working with service users experiencing psychosis. If you don't have this experience, support will be provided.
The candidate applying for this role should not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to healthcare under the supervision of a registered member of staff providing a recovery focused approach to physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care to service users.
The post holder will carry out duties as designated by the Team Leader and report on the patient's condition. They will maintain the orderliness, hygiene and safety of the unit/ community environment and will be required to undertake routine clerical duties.
The post holder will be responsible for the EIP physical health needs of service users provision as part of the 7 core intervention - this will include taking blood pressure, blood glucose, height / weight, cholesterol checks, general physical checks as required. This will also entail liaison with GP's around blood test results.
Physical health checks are one of the core interventions for clients under and EIP team. To carry out these checks for young people and working age adults.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A-E qualifications which must include Maths and English). Phlebotomy Trained or willingness to train. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience/development.
Desirable
Care Certificate
Experiences Essential
Experience of working with individuals who have experienced mental illness in a residential, community or in-patient care setting Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position. To be knowledgeable/understanding about factors that cause/impact of mental health problems and associated interventions. Evidence of caring and/or demonstrable interest in working within a care setting Evidence of compassion and basic kindness Experience of working with people with mental health needs when they are mentally unwell Experience of carrying out physical health checks on both young people and adults.
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate procedures/competencies to others Experience of working with people with psychosis.
Knowledge Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skill Able to participate and work as part of a team Basic computer skills, ability to use 'word' and Rio programmes and input data accurately. Ability and willingness to undertake training to increase competency level Knowledge of equality and diversity and rights
Desirable
Knowledge/understanding of: a)Recovery approach b)The key sections of the Mental Health Act c)Service user involvement d)Risk management e)Safeguarding Adults and Children Understanding of working with first episode psychosis and the importance of supporting people with their physical health needs. An understanding of EIP 7 core interventions.
Personal Qualities Essential
Thoughtful and reflective Ability to actively listen and observe Ability to demonstrate the Trust Values, Togetherness, Caring, Ability to demonstrate emotional resilience and appropriate coping skills
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.
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
London
TW3 3EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)