Access Wellbeing-Single Point of Access Co-ordinator

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Weymouth is seeking a Coordinator to lead a daily single point of access for mental health support. This pivotal fixed-term role involves oversight of patient requests and monitoring service effectiveness. Applicants must undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Experience in mental health or a related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required, which will be covered by the Trust.
• Experience in mental health support or administration preferable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate daily SPOA meetings for mental health support.
• Track patients' requests and monitor performance of the SPOA.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

The new single point of access for Access Wellbeing Weymouth is looking for a Coordinator role.

This is an exciting and new developing role. It is a pivotal role to bring services together and provide overall oversight and administrative functions across the whole of Access Wellbeing Weymouth.

It is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of transformation developments in Weymouth.

Working closely with our on site team, including colleagues in Primary Care, Secondary Care and Universal Services you will work to help people access the right support at the right time for their mental health and wellbeing.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

This role is a critical and evolving post to support Access Wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• To implement and run a daily single point of access (SPOA) meeting in the locality to co-ordinate and action all requests for specialist and focussed community mental health support and intervention in the locality.
• To oversee and track patients’ requests – collating all relevant information to support the SPOA panel to reach an appropriate decision for patients and then tracking progress through services.
• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the SPOA.

Requirements & Additional Information

• 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.
• 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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 [e-mail]
• This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025