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Physical Health Support W...

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Dorset Healthcare, Long Cross, North Dorset

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Health Visitor

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HCRG Care Group, Salisbury

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Posted 1 day ago, 26 Mar

Occupational Therapist

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Acorn Education and Care, Frome, Somerset

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Bank Nurse

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Fresenius Medical Care, Frome, Somerset

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Posted 2 days ago, 25 Mar

Care Coordinator

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SeeMeHired, Blandford Forum, Dorset

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Weldmar Community Nurse

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Weldmar Hospicecare, Rixon, North Dorset

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Wellbeing & Activities Co...

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Caring Homes Group Ltd, Bishopdown, Wiltshire

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Staff Nurse | Dorset Heal...

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Dorset Healthcare, St Johns, East Dorset

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Posted 5 days ago, 22 Mar

Occupational Therapist

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HCRG Care Group, Milford, Wiltshire

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Senior Occupational Thera...

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HCRG Care Group, Milford, Wiltshire

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Experienced Optometrist

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Hakim Group, Gore Cross, Wiltshire

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Physiotherapist

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WILTSHIRE COUNCIL, Longfield, Wiltshire

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Senior Occupational Thera...

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HCRG Care Group, Salisbury

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Salisbury Nhs Foundation Trust, Harnham, Wiltshire

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Healthcare Support Worker

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Spearywell, Hampshire

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Posted 6 days ago, 21 Mar

Adult Psychiatry Consulta...

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Avon Products, Ditchampton, Wiltshire

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Consultant Psychiatrist H...

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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Long Cross, North Dorset

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Newly Qualified Dentist

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TN United Kingdom, Ferndown, Dorset

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Hmp Guys Marsh, Guy's Marsh, Dorset

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Lead Clinician

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Robins Way School, Figheldean, Wiltshire

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Physical Health Support Worker

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Dorset Healthcare, Long Cross, North Dorset

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  • Part time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 27 Mar

Job ref: 79fd4d8265e849f38d9efbaffb3c5b63

Full Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated physical health support worker to work across North Dorset locality.

The main role of this job is to provide annual physical health checks for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) by conducting a range of physical observations and health promotion interventions as well as signposting individuals to services to improve their physical health and set goals with individuals to help improve their physical health.

The role will require to build relationships with people who may struggle to access support for their health needs and will require trying different and proactive ways.

We are looking for an individual who feels a desire to make a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people living with SMI within primary and secondary services.

You will be required to have strong organisational skills and be able to work independently within the boundaries of your role whilst being able to seek support and guidance from senior colleagues and other professionals

We offer a high-quality training covering core mental health awareness, physical health promotion and behaviour change for people living with SMI. You will have protected time to access relevant training and appropriate supervision and opportunities for reflective practice as well as access to multidisciplinary team structures as part of continued development.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive physical health assessment for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) through a series of physical health observations and health promotion interventions.

To improve the physical health care for adults living with SMI, through improved physical health checks and supported follow-up interventions that are tailored to their needs.

To provide individuals with lifestyle and health advice about ways of managing their physical health needs.

Supporting and empowering people to engage with the physical health pathway, including overcoming any barriers to their participation to better equip individuals with the tools they need to make positive changes.

To work with other providers in promoting access to activities in the local community that promote peoples wellbeing.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

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