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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physical Health Support Worker to improve physical health for people living with serious mental illness within primary and secondary care, helping them access appropriate levels of care.

You will receive high‑quality training in mental health awareness, physical health promotion and behaviour change, with protected time for training, supervision and multidisciplinary team work.

Qualifications

• Experience in physical health assessments (clinic and home settings)
• Ability to signpost services to improve physical health
• Ability to set goals with individuals to improve physical health
• Willingness to work across primary and secondary care teams

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physical health assessments (clinic and home settings)
• Signpost individuals to services to improve their physical health
• Set goals with individuals to improve their physical health
• Develop and promote physical health care goals and plans to support self-management
• Promote relationships with partner organisations and communities to support sustainability
• Conduct annual physical health monitoring and reviews for people with serious mental illness

Skills

Driving licence

Mental health awareness

Physical health promotion

Behaviour change

Job description

Physical Health Support Worker | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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 [e-mail]

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust