Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks:
* Cultural diversity staff network
* Disabled staff network
* LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These include:
* Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
* Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
* Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical support assistant to join the Primary Care Physical Health Service (PCPHS) working across South Tyneside. The PCPHS is an outward facing team, working directly with General Practitioners (GP) and other Primary Care and third sector agencies across South Tyneside. The service is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the 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/or learning disability and/or autism in accordance with NICE Guidelines. It is well recognised that people within these population groups have a far lower life expectancy than those in the general population (15-20 years in some cases), often due to avoidable physical 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 to psychotropic medication.
Main duties of the job
The PCPHS offers community-based assertive outreach work, as well as working directly into individual GP Practices. The successful applicant will 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 and competence in not only offering a comprehensive physical health assessment but also low level therapeutic intervention regarding the individual's health, lifestyle and access to appropriate health services including signposting to external agencies and services. The PCPHS functions as a clinical MDT from both within the organisation and with partner agencies and services to holistically and seamlessly meet the needs of the population of South Tyneside.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of a modern NHS, now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 14th January 2025
Closing date: 21st January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GSCE maths and English at C or above/equivalent adult learning qualification
* Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post
Desirable criteria
* Phlebotomy training completed
* ECG training completed
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working with service users with complex health needs within a community setting
* Experience of working in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities health setting
* Evidence of time management and autonomous working
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good interpersonal and communication
* Time Management
Role Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
* Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure
* Ability to foster good working relationships
* Evidence of working within a team environment
* Evidence of MDT working
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 447.7KB)
* Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
* Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
* Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)
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