Mental Health Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SR |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9311-25-0551 |
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Clinical To support and implement care that meets the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social needs of the patient, being sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability. To support the delivering of care, to address the health and wellbeing needs of patients, within the scope of the Greater Manchester SMI Physical Health project, and as directed from relevant professionals, following appropriate training on smoking, healthy eating andexercise. To refer onto expert services in the community where a need has been identified To support the day to day functioning of health/treatment Clinics with support and guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists. To monitor the effects & side effects of medication, with guidance from relevant professionals, such as the nursing team, consultants and pharmacists. To be able to identify and respond to concerns appropriately. To undertake venepuncture after relevant training and ongoing guidance. To undertake physical health checks, and respond to & report concerns appropriately.(No moving and handling required). To support the safe storage of medical equipment within the clinical setting, in line with Trust Policy. To monitor stock levels in clinic and report low stock to the team. To contribute to the provision of a safe clinical environment and to adopt a nonjudgemental approach with patients based on respect and dignity. To provide health promotion to patients, understanding the relationship between mental health and physical health. To be able to enhance a patients overall wellbeing, and promote parity of esteem. To support multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to information sharing & clinical decisions regarding patients To support patients whose health and wellbeing is at risk, acting upon and escalating concerns appropriately. Provide support to enable patients to engage in meeting their health needs. This will include arranging initial appointments and attending with the service user if required, contacting them by phone and enlisting other services to support To work within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policy, professional and legal frameworks at all times. This requires awareness of local child and adult safeguarding protocols, relevant mental health legislation and the Care Programme Approach. To demonstrate an understanding of the impact of poor physical health on a patients mental health, and support their carers/family to be able to promote their wellbeing. To have the ability to identify limitations and to be able to seek assistance and guidance from senior staff as necessary. To assist patients to access healthy activities and ensure the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients and carers. To recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies. To attend and participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to multi-professional team discussions. To develop and demonstrate skills in the supervision process, both for personal benefit and in supporting junior staff and students.