ARRS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

Dorset Healthcare; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Christchurch is seeking a Specialist Mental Health Nurse to work within a dynamic team in primary care. The role involves collaborating with various healthcare services to provide high-quality mental health support and prescriptive care. Candidates must be RMN qualified, with a focus on community health and the willingness to achieve NMP qualification. This opportunity promises career development in an innovative environment that values diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a RMN Mental Health Practitioner in a Primary Care or Community Mental Health Team.
• Either hold an NMP qualification or show passion to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services.
• Provide targeted care based on population needs.
• Prescribe medication in line with practice and guidance.

Skills

Collaboration

Mental Health Support

NMP Qualification

Education

RMN Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Specialist Mental Health Nurse, to work in the Christchurch Primary Care Network which comprises of GP Practices based in Christchurch. The successful candidate will be an experienced RMN Mental Health Practitioner who has worked within a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.

This is an exciting role for those who are proactive and passionate about innovation and providing high-quality care to people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and skill set in a highly innovative and creative environment.

We are looking for someone with a NMP qualification or with the passion to complete this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services as part of an Integrated Model of Care.
• Focus services around local communities and local GP practices to help rebuild and reconnect healthcare teams across the communities they serve.
• Provide targeted care according to the needs of the population by supporting the PCN clinical strategy, including prescribing medication inline with scope of practice and primary care guidance.
• Facilitate onward access to other secondary care-based services, third sector services and link in with existing support services via the Primary Care Network.

Qualifications

Experience as a RMN Mental Health Practitioner within a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.

Either hold an NMP qualification or demonstrate a passion to complete this qualification.

About the Employer

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.