Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or to move into a health care setting?
The Buckinghamshire Early Intervention Service (EIS) specialises in working with those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. We work with those aged 14 - 65 years. We're looking for a Physical Health Specialist to join the team on a full-time basis.
Maintaining physical health is an important part of recovery and is a core intervention of EIS. This means there is a national audit capturing our performance on this metric - as well as regular internal audits. Your role will be to ensure that all of our patients have at least an annual health check. You will also promote a healthy lifestyle. - in terms of diet, exercise & smoking cessation. You will work together with members of the MDT, contributing to care plans and monitoring those whose physical health you will be overseeing. You will also have regular supervision and training.
Bucks EIS is a supportive and inclusive team and we would welcome a new member of staff who brings enthusiasm and and an emphasis on the recovery model.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking annual heath checks
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Support / accompany patients to a range of community physical health activities.
- To be involved in identifying existing physical health benefiting activities in the community as well as create new opportunities / groups.
- To be an active member of the Early Intervention Service, recording and updating clinical records and sharing information with the multidisciplinary team.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bucks EIS is a supportive multi-disciplinary team. We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire, so you will be visiting patients all over the county.
You will also be supported by the Physical Health Team in the Trust.
The Physical Health Specialist will be responsible for completing physical health assessments and yearly monitoring as well as creating bespoke interventions such as diet and personal fitness plans.
The Physical Health Specialist will be responsible for physical health equipment including phlebotomy equipment, scales, BP machine and training equipment.
The Physical Health Specialist will hold a case load of patients who have been referred for their physical health needs. They will be offered an agreed number of sessions depending on individual need followed by a review and will focus on setting up an individual goal directed program.
The Physical Health Specialist will set the individualised physical health program and work alongside the patient until they feel ready to continue with the program alone. This program may include group activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bucks EIS is a supportive multi-disciplinary team. We cover the whole of Buckinghamshire, so you will be visiting patients all over the county.
You will also be supported by the Physical Health Team in the Trust.
The Physical Health Specialist will be responsible for completing physical health assessments and yearly monitoring as well as creating bespoke interventions such as diet and personal fitness plans.
The Physical Health Specialist will be responsible for physical health equipment including phlebotomy equipment, scales, BP machine and training equipment.
The Physical Health Specialist will hold a case load of patients who have been referred for their physical health needs. They will be offered an agreed number of sessions depending on individual need followed by a review and will focus on setting up an individual goal directed program.
The Physical Health Specialist will set the individualised physical health program and work alongside the patient until they feel ready to continue with the program alone. This program may include group activities.
Person Specification
Knowedge / Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of NICE recommended interventions and changes in health recommendations and the ability to be able to adjust personalised care in line with changes.
Desirable
- oTo work with patients with first episode psychosis by offering them an alternative means of engagement. Achieved by building therapeutic relationships while focusing on physical activity with the aim of shortening the duration of untreated psychosis.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Phlebotomy. 2) Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- 1) Diet & Nutrition Qualification. 2) A qualification in Mental Health NVQ 3 or Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or similar. o3) First Aid
Previous Experience
Essential
- 1) Competent in Physical Health monitoring i.e. BP, Pulse, Weight etc. 2) The ability to communicate effectively with patients and share relevant information with other members of the team. 3) To be able to hold and manage a case load of patients with identified physical health needs
Desirable
- 1) In depth experience of working with service users with severe and enduring mental. 2) Experience in setting up personalised health improvement plans
Person Specification
Knowedge / Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of NICE recommended interventions and changes in health recommendations and the ability to be able to adjust personalised care in line with changes.
Desirable
- oTo work with patients with first episode psychosis by offering them an alternative means of engagement. Achieved by building therapeutic relationships while focusing on physical activity with the aim of shortening the duration of untreated psychosis.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Phlebotomy. 2) Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- 1) Diet & Nutrition Qualification. 2) A qualification in Mental Health NVQ 3 or Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or similar. o3) First Aid
Previous Experience
Essential
- 1) Competent in Physical Health monitoring i.e. BP, Pulse, Weight etc. 2) The ability to communicate effectively with patients and share relevant information with other members of the team. 3) To be able to hold and manage a case load of patients with identified physical health needs
Desirable
- 1) In depth experience of working with service users with severe and enduring mental. 2) Experience in setting up personalised health improvement plans
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.
