Job summary
The post holder is responsible for monitoring and supporting the physical health needs of individuals engaged with the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service. They will carry out regular physical health assessments, including monitoring vital signs, weight, blood tests, ECG's and lifestyle factors, in line with national guidelines and service protocols.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will ensure that any emerging physical health concerns are identified promptly and appropriate interventions, referrals, or follow-up care are arranged. The role also involves promoting healthy lifestyles, providing education on the impact of medication and lifestyle choices, and supporting service users to access primary care and specialist health services where needed.
Planned Shortlisting date 7th November 2025
Main duties of the job
- Conduct routine physical health checks, including blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI, and waist circumference.
- Arrange and monitor blood tests, ECGs, and other relevant investigations as per clinical guidelines.
- Record and maintain accurate physical health data in patient records.
- Support service users with healthy lifestyle interventions, including diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
- Provide education on the impact of psychotropic medication on physical health.
- Encourage adherence to treatment plans and health-promoting behaviours.
- Work closely with psychiatrists, keyworkers, personal trainer, and primary care providers to coordinate care.
- Highlight any emerging physical health concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
- support referrals to specialist services, such as dietitians, physiotherapists, or cardiology, when necessary.
- Follow up on investigations, treatments, and interventions to ensure continuity of care.
- Support service users to attend appointments and access appropriate health services.
- Provide guidance and reassurance to patients about physical health concerns and interventions.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and communications.
- Ensure compliance with national and local guidelines on physical health monitoring in psychosis.
- Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives related to physical health care.
- Access to transport for work purposes is essential.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A-C (including English and Maths)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Venepuncture
- A1 Assessors qualification
- HSC375 Administration of medication
- POCHI training or willingness to train and take necessary examination
Desirable
- Educated to assistant practitioner qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Service knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to recognise the signs of a deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Knowledge of the types of resources available in the community for service users
- Understanding of social inclusion and support networks and the value of these
- Understanding of the cardio metabolic screening and risk factors
Experience
Essential
- Extensive level of relevant experience of undertaking physical assessments within a mental health setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A-C (including English and Maths)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Venepuncture
- A1 Assessors qualification
- HSC375 Administration of medication
- POCHI training or willingness to train and take necessary examination
Desirable
- Educated to assistant practitioner qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Service knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to recognise the signs of a deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Knowledge of the types of resources available in the community for service users
- Understanding of social inclusion and support networks and the value of these
- Understanding of the cardio metabolic screening and risk factors
Experience
Essential
- Extensive level of relevant experience of undertaking physical assessments within a mental 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.
