Band 6 Solihull Early Intervention Physical Health Lead
| Posting date: | 12 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | Marston Green, B37 7JB |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7205846/436-7125971-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Early Intervention Physical Health Lead will be responsible for supporting the service to develop and implement a physical health strategy that is inclusive of all patients and meets the requirement for the National Audit of Psychosis.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the EI MDT to ensure national standards for physical health continue to be incorporated into the team.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting complex health discussions, promoting health and wellbeing, physical heath processes and escalation of clinical risk.
- To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of physical health assessments and any follow up actions.
- To build on the current relationship with GPs
- To contribute towards raising the awareness of good physical health alongside positive mental health/wellbeing amongst the client group.
- To plan and implement evidence-based care/interventions to service users who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
- To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team providing professional advice and support to colleagues both within and outside of the service.
- To act up as role of team manager in their absence (as appropriate).
- To act as a role model and resource for junior staff, students and less experienced staff.
- To advocate for the service users who are under the care of Solihull Early Intervention.
- To work closely with the client group and their families to identify and work towards resolving any issues that may be detrimental to them.
- To promote recovery and hope within the client group that we work with.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025
The Early Intervention Physical Health Lead will be responsible for supporting the service to develop and implement a physical health strategy that is inclusive of all patients and meets the requirement for the National Audit of Psychosis.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the EI MDT to ensure national standards for physical health continue to be incorporated into the team.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting complex health discussions, promoting health and wellbeing, physical heath processes and escalation of clinical risk.
- To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of physical health assessments and any follow up actions.
- To build on the current relationship with GPs
- To contribute towards raising the awareness of good physical health alongside positive mental health/wellbeing amongst the client group.
- To plan and implement evidence-based care/interventions to service users who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
- To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team providing professional advice and support to colleagues both within and outside of the service.
- To act up as role of team manager in their absence (as appropriate).
- To act as a role model and resource for junior staff, students and less experienced staff.
- To advocate for the service users who are under the care of Solihull Early Intervention.
- To work closely with the client group and their families to identify and work towards resolving any issues that may be detrimental to them.
- To promote recovery and hope within the client group that we work with.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025