Physical Health Assistant - Part Time

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Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women.

We are looking for a part-time Physical Health Assistant to work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting patients with their physical health care needs and condition.

You’ll be working 15hrs per week covering two days 9am – 5pm.

The post holder will work as part of the clinical staff under the supervision of the Practice Nurse and participate in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.

You will support registered professionals with carrying out physical health interventions for patient when necessary; ECG and phlebotomy, swabbing wounds, basic wound care, urinalysis etc.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people

Your day-to-day…

• To support evidence based physical health practice initiatives across the service.
• Support with the monitoring and documentation of physical health screening across the service.
• Support with the monitoring and documentation for ongoing monitoring of physical health of all patients including annual health checks in close collaboration with the ward doctors.
• To work closely with the ward doctors and physical health lead in ensuring that patients across the service have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks.
• To work in line with current legislation, company policies, and other relevant local & national guidance pertaining to physical health guidance within mental health services.
• Complete GP registration forms for new patients and assist with other paperwork and CQUINs relating to Physical Health.
• Support with GP consultation clinics and liaising with external professionals for specialist appointments for patients
• Assisting with filing and uploading physical health information.
• Assist the Practice Nurses in the dissemination of information to ward-based staff in relation to Physical health issues, best practice and corporate policy changes.  Also supporting the running of health promotion groups, audits, drills etc.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £11,340.45 per annum
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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