Job summary
We are looking to appoint a female support worker due to the needs of the service
*This is a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) in accordance with the Equality Act 2010*
This is a excellent opportunity to be part of delivering care to new and existing patients that require Physical Health Monitoring within the South Dales Treatment and intervention team at the Goodall Centre, Bishop Auckland. You will not only be part of a Physical Health Team but part of the wider community teams based in the Goodall Centre.
The main role of this post is to completed generally physical observations, BP, Pulse etc, also ECG's and venepuncture. Experience and skills in this aspect are essential to the role but training can be provided for the right candidate. The physical Health clinic and functioning is supported by the leadership team.
As part of the Physical Health Team you will attend the daily Huddles and MDT, liaise with prescribers and the colleagues in the team to ensure safe practice and care.
Other aspects of the role include working with patients to provide Psychological wellbeing interventions and with the support and supervision of qualified staff.
Main duties of the job
The weekly tasks will involve the organisation and running of the Physical Health Clinic along with your colleagues, you will be required to book, and follow up appointments. Maintain accurate patient records and spreadsheets to ensure robust monitoring of patient medication.
Where home visits are required you will organise these by liaising with the patients, carers and others.
The Physical Health Team take responsibility for the clozapine clinic which runs every Tuesday, you will be provided with specialist training to be able to operate and maintain the Pochi Machine. The Clinic works closely with the pharmacy staff to ensure that the patients on clozapine received safe and appropriate care.
Candidates must have the following qualifications to apply for the post
Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalentCare CertificateKey skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Frameworkwithin 6-month probationary period
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The weekly tasks will involve the organisation and running of the Physical Health Clinic along with your colleagues, you will be required to book, and follow up appointments. Maintain accurate patient records and spreadsheets to ensure robust monitoring of patient medication.
Where home visits are required you will organise these by liaising with the patients, carers and others.
The Physical Health Team take responsibility for the clozapine clinic which runs every Tuesday, you will be provided with specialist training to be able to operate and maintain the Pochi Machine. The Clinic works closely with the pharmacy staff to ensure that the patients on clozapine received safe and appropriate care.
Other aspects of the role include working with patients to provide Psychological wellbeing interventions and with the support and supervision of qualified staff.
Additional contact details :-
Chris Newton ANP cnewton2@nhs.net
Caroline Tweddall caroline.tweddall@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The weekly tasks will involve the organisation and running of the Physical Health Clinic along with your colleagues, you will be required to book, and follow up appointments. Maintain accurate patient records and spreadsheets to ensure robust monitoring of patient medication.
Where home visits are required you will organise these by liaising with the patients, carers and others.
The Physical Health Team take responsibility for the clozapine clinic which runs every Tuesday, you will be provided with specialist training to be able to operate and maintain the Pochi Machine. The Clinic works closely with the pharmacy staff to ensure that the patients on clozapine received safe and appropriate care.
Other aspects of the role include working with patients to provide Psychological wellbeing interventions and with the support and supervision of qualified staff.
Additional contact details :-
Chris Newton ANP cnewton2@nhs.net
Caroline Tweddall caroline.tweddall@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of working in Physical Health, HDAT, Lithium and Clozapine Clinics
- Experience in venepuncture
- Experience of using a Clozapine POTCHI machine.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take general observations i.e. pulse, BP, temperature, weight and height
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of working in Physical Health, HDAT, Lithium and Clozapine Clinics
- Experience in venepuncture
- Experience of using a Clozapine POTCHI machine.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take general observations i.e. pulse, BP, temperature, weight and height
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
