# Physical Health Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physical-health-support-worker/5e30fb62-046e-4342-8409-ce446cf59abc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physical-health-support-worker/5e30fb62-046e-4342-8409-ce446cf59abc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 PRO RATA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 35.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T12:13:05.345Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Christchurch/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8016243 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8016243?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an individual who is passionate in making a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people living with SMI within primary and secondary services, supporting them in accessing appropriate level of care. We offer a high-quality training covering core mental health awareness, physical health promotion and behaviour change for people living with SMI. You will have protected time to access relevant training and appropriate supervision & reflective practice as well as access to multidisciplinary team structures as part of continued development. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be working closely with the existing teams in Primary and Secondary care to enhance the provision by providing comprehensive physical health assessments (in both clinic and home settings), signpost individuals to services to improve their physical health and set goals with individuals to help improve their physical health. You will be working closely with,  Christchurch and Bournemouth East  Community Mental Health Team but embedded within Primary Care GP Surgeries to provide the physical health care needs for people within primary and secondary care services. You will be working  with individuals and relevant staff through the process to develop physical health care goals and plans to promote and encourage self-management of physical health. Develop and promote individuals to develop supportive relationships with key partner organisations and communities to support sustainability. To provide a comprehensive physical health monitoring, assessment and annual review appointments for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness in a clinical setting, seeking to reduce the health inequality and mortality gap these individuals face and promoting positive lifestyle choices. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact \[email protected\] ## Job Details We are looking for an individual who is passionate in making a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people living with SMI within primary and secondary services, supporting them in accessing appropriate level of care. We offer a high-quality training covering core mental health awareness, physical health promotion and behaviour change for people living with SMI. You will have protected time to access relevant training and appropriate supervision & reflective practice as well as access to multidisciplinary team structures as part of continued development. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. ## Job Description The post holder will be working closely with the existing teams in Primary and Secondary care to enhance the provision by providing comprehensive physical health assessments (in both clinic and home settings), signpost individuals to services to improve their physical health and set goals with individuals to help improve their physical health. You will be working closely with, Christchurch and Bournemouth East Community Mental Health Team but embedded within Primary Care GP Surgeries to provide the physical health care needs for people within primary and secondary care services. You will be working with individuals and relevant staff through the process to develop physical health care goals and plans to promote and encourage self-management of physical health. Develop and promote individuals to develop supportive relationships with key partner organisations and communities to support sustainability. To provide a comprehensive physical health monitoring, assessment and annual review appointments for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness in a clinical setting, seeking to reduce the health inequality and mortality gap these individuals face and promoting positive lifestyle choices. ## Responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to drive - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. ### JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Experience of working with clients, the public or both - Experience of working as part of a team towards a common goal - Basic understanding of the NHS and its independencies **Desirable** - Experience of mental health (as worker, carer or own experience) - Experience of working in physical health care settings - Knowledge of physical/mental health conditions and/or the NHS Long Term Plan for health inequalities ### PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES **Essential** - Effective interpersonal skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good I.T and care record/data entry skills - Good coordination and organisation skill - Awareness of local services and the ability to promote close working relationships with outside agencies - A desire to make a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people with mental health issues **Desirable** - Existing skills in physical health i.e. phlebotomy or promoting health change i.e. motivational interviewing or coaching (formal or non-formal) ### KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 in care, or equivalent qualification or level of experience - Willingness to undertake Continuing Personal Development - Willingness to complete relevant physical health checks and interventions training ## Documents - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2025 (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) - [152-m104.26 - physical health support worker, band 3 - jd&ps (pdf, 531.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10371985) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.