Job summary A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical support assistant to join the Primary Care Physical Health Service (PCPHS) workingacross South Tyneside. The PCPHS is an outward facing team, working directly with General Practitioners (GP) and other Primary Care and third sector agenciesacross South Tyneside. The service is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to jointhe team and help improve how care is implemented across the borough.The PCPHS is responsible for improving the physical health monitoring of individuals with a diagnosed serious mental illness (SMI) and/orlearning disability and/or autism in accordance with NICE Guidelines. It is well recognised that people within these population groups have a far lower lifeexpectancy than those in the general population (15-20 years in some cases), often due to avoidablephysical health conditions. This is due to a number of factors including poor access to health services, not always recognising a health need, poor lifestyle choices and side effects topsychotropic medication. Main duties of the job The PCPHS offer community-based assertive outreach work, as well as working directly into individual GP Practices. The successful applicantwill be required to complete yearly physical health checks for those individuals identified via the GP network - this will include blood monitoring, checking blood pressure, height, weight, BMI and in some cases offering an electrocardiogram (ECG). The role requires clinical skills andcompetence in not only offering a comprehensive physical health assessment but also low level therapeutic intervention regarding the individual'shealth, lifestyle and access to appropriate health services including signposting to external agencies and services.The PCPHS function as a clinical MDT from both within the organisation and with partner agencies and services to holistically and seamlesslymeet the needs of the population of South Tyneside. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of a modern NHS, now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG24-289-AD Job locations Monkton Hall Monkton Lane Jarrow NE32 5NN Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th November 2024 Closing date : 19th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th November 2024 Closing date : 19th November 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards Knowledge and Skills Essential Physical Health Assessment Skills Phlebotomy Desirable ECG Trained Experience Essential Experience of supporting individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and/or autism Experience working in the community Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers Plan and evaluate care to contribute to discussion to determine ongoing needs and treatment planning Facilitate timely and recovery/wellbeing focussed treatment plans with service users in their own homes IT skills appropriate for the role Manage delegated work under supervision Time management skills and ability to work autonomously Person Specification Qualifications Essential Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards Knowledge and Skills Essential Physical Health Assessment Skills Phlebotomy Desirable ECG Trained Experience Essential Experience of supporting individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and/or autism Experience working in the community Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers Plan and evaluate care to contribute to discussion to determine ongoing needs and treatment planning Facilitate timely and recovery/wellbeing focussed treatment plans with service users in their own homes IT skills appropriate for the role Manage delegated work under supervision Time management skills and ability to work autonomously 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Monkton Hall Monkton Lane Jarrow NE32 5NN Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)