Assistant Practitioner

2 days ago

Yeovil, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you passionate about promoting the physical health care of those with mental health conditions. if so this role could be for you

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new service within Somerset.

As part of the NHS Five Year Forward View, NHS England and NHS Improvement have set out a national target for physical health checks for those patients on the GP register who have severe mental illness (SMI).

We are seeking to appoint two qualified Assistant Practitioners in Bridgwater and South Somerset to work as part of the wider health and social care team to support GP practices to address the mortality gap and reduce health inequities for patients on the SMI register.

You will work closely with Community Mental Health services and our voluntary Sector partner agencies to deliver holistic physical health assessments and support individuals to understand about their health particularly in managing their physical health needs.

You will have a level 5 vocational qualification such as a Foundation Degree or other Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare or be currently working towards this qualification. (If you are working towards this qualification you would be employed as a Band 3 pending successful completion of the course) Experience of working in a health setting is essential.

You will receive formal monthly supervision and an annual appraisal.

(If you wish to apply, please add preferred locality to the supporting information as we have vacancies in Yeovil, Mendip and a mat leave in Bridgwater.)

You will play a vital role working collaboratively with people and partner agencies. You will proactively engage with individuals at a range of venues such as local communities and GP practices to support and encourage people with a diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness receive their annual physical health checks - helping people to improve their lifestyle and overall health by contributing to a holistic approach that deals with the wider determinants of health.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

You will work closely with Community Mental Health services and our voluntary Sector partner agencies to deliver holistic physical health assessments and support individuals to understand about their health particularly in managing their physical health needs.

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