About this role
Job summary
As part of investment within community services, Manchester EIS have additional funding to expand, creating an exciting time to join the service. An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Early Intervention Service in Manchester. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner to work within the service, focusing on undertaking Physical Health Care assessments and monitoring physical health, alongside other service user and carer interventions.
Manchester EIS is fast paced, dynamic, supportive, covering a wide geographical area and supporting those experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
The successful applicant will have some experience of working with service users with mental health issues.The post holder alongside the physical health Lead will be able to hold physical health clinics/complete home visits in order to complete comprehensive physical health assesments including blood tests and ECGs' They will work as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team completing supporting service users to address their physical and mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
Health Promotion & interventions Physical Health Improvement Tool Support with Clozapine, Mood stabiliser and Depot clinics if required Undertake Venepuncture regulalry as required within the PHIT Tool or directed by senior colleagues Undertake ECG as required within the PHIT Tool or directed by physical health lead Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics if required Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship under current immigration rules.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancement 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Assisitant practitioner qualification 1 years post qualifying experience in a community team Assessing Physical Health Needs Awareness of interaction of physical and mental health Knowledge and experience of mental health and social care
Desirable
Venepuncture BLS Blood result awareness in relation to physical health Experience and knowledge of MHA/MCA
Experience Essential
Assessing physical health needs Awareness of mental health and physical health and how it interacts. Have the ability to work on their own initiative under appropriate supervision and engage in reflective practice.
Desirable
Have previously some experience or been employed in a community health setting.
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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address City Wide
Chorolton
M21 9UN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)