Job Overview
Join the Mid Essex Dementia and Frailty Pathway as a Band 3 staff member. The role supports the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age with dementia and frailty, working within a multidisciplinary team. You will be required to complete the Care Certificate and support the clinical manager with administrative tasks, requiring computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver services.
- Contribute to the assessment of both physical and mental health needs, focusing on the wellbeing of people with serious mental illness.
- Collaborate with other agencies to implement a system-wide approach to meet patients’ physical and mental wellbeing needs.
- Conduct annual physical health checks for patients identified with severe mental illness, including measuring blood pressure, pulse, weight, BMI and performing venepuncture for required blood tests.
- Arrange physical health assessments at the patient’s home, in clinics, and at GP surgeries, taking a proactive approach to engage patients in annual health reviews.
- Provide health promotion information covering healthy eating, sport and exercise, and smoking cessation.
- Work with patients and staff to develop care plans and complete the electronic physical health assessment form in the electronic health record, ensuring information is shared with patients and GPs.
- Promote positive mental and physical health to patients, carers, families and staff.
- Support the clinical manager with administrative tasks, requiring proficiency in IT and computer use.
Key Requirements
- Band 3 position; completion of the Care Certificate is mandatory.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car, as work is primarily community-based across Mid Essex.
- Availability Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days a week.
- Literacy in IT and computer skills.
- Both COVID-19 vaccinations required unless exempt.
- Initial DBS check required, cost to be deducted from first salary.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
- Excellent pension up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS offers, and staff benefits.
- £8,000 relocation package for relocation to Essex.
- Interest‑free season ticket loans for tram, rail, or bus travel.
- Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
- Job share applications are welcomed.
Equal Opportunities
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services and from those with disabilities. Applicants who require an application form in an alternative format (Braille, audio tape, etc.) should contact the Recruitment Department.
Safeguarding & Legal Requirements
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff are required to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
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