Physical Health Assistant

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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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

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