Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Band 6 Medical Support Worker - Zinnia Community Mental Health Team

image

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have a GMC-recognized medical qualification, completed a medical internship with 6 months in medicine and surgery, and prove English proficiency per GMC criteria.
  • You will assist with patient care, perform clinical exams and procedures, accompany staff on visits, maintain records, communicate with healthcare professionals and support quality improvement activities.

Requirements

  • - A medical qualification recognised by the GMC
  • - Evidence of postgraduate medical experience to include completion of an internship with 6 months each of a medical and a surgical discipline
  • - Proof of proficiency in English as per criteria set by the GMC

Responsibilities

  • - Assist generally with patient care and assist with clinical emergencies
  • - Take histories/ascertain problems
  • - Perform clinical examinations (under supervision and with consent of the patient)
  • - Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as phlebotomy, IV cannulation, ECG and other clinical procedures as deemed appropriate and subject to training and experience
  • - Accompany consultants or other Clinical staff on Home Visits: present clinical cases and assist with collation of results and patient documentation generally
  • - Write and maintain medical records
  • - Communicate with other health care professionals
  • - Review investigations/correspondence but not to action unless agreed with supervising clinician
  • - Communicate with patients for appointments, care plans and test results under direction of a registered healthcare professional
  • - Support quality improvement activity such as audit, new healthcare initiatives and medicines optimisation review.

FAQs

What is the role of a Band 6 Medical Support Worker in the Zinnia Community Mental Health Team?

The Band 6 Medical Support Worker assists with patient care in a supportive and supervised setting, contributing to the management of patients in community mental health settings while gaining experience working in the NHS.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Medical Support Worker position?

Applicants require a medical qualification recognized by the GMC, evidence of postgraduate medical experience (including completion of an internship with 6 months each in medical and surgical disciplines), and for international graduates, proof of proficiency in English as per GMC criteria.

Who will the Medical Support Worker work with?

The Medical Support Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes nursing staff, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and medical staff.

What kind of tasks will a Medical Support Worker undertake?

The tasks may include assisting with patient care, taking patient histories, performing clinical examinations under supervision, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (such as phlebotomy and ECG), maintaining medical records, and communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.

Is this position suitable for international medical graduates?

Yes, the position is suitable for international medical graduates who are in the process of gaining full GMC registration with a license to practice.

Will I receive supervision while performing medical activities?

Yes, the Medical Support Worker will perform medical activities under the direct or delegated authority of the relevant consultant in charge of the clinical area and under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner or other registered healthcare professional.

What opportunities for career development are available in this role?

The role provides an opportunity to hone medical skills and gain insights into the workings of the NHS, with potential involvement in quality improvement activities such as audits and new healthcare initiatives.

Can the Medical Support Worker participate in home visits?

Yes, the Medical Support Worker may accompany consultants or other clinical staff on home visits, presenting clinical cases and assisting with documentation.

How can I get further information about the position?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Dr. Vincent Udenze, Consultant Psychiatrist, via email at v.udenze@nhs.net or by telephone at 01213017202.

What is the organizational culture like at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust promotes a compassionate, inclusive, and committed culture, focusing on providing excellent care to a diverse community and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the population served.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is simple: improving mental health wellbeing.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.