ARRS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner [Nurse]

Dorset Healthcare; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a part-time Specialist Mental Health Practitioner in Wimborne & Ferndown. The role requires an RMN qualification and involves providing high-quality mental health support in a primary care setting. Ideal candidates will have experience in Primary Care, focus on targeted community care, and work collaboratively within mental health services. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to integrated healthcare for local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.
• Proactive and passionate about providing high-quality mental health care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted care to individuals in need of mental health support.
• Facilitate access to secondary care-based services and support.
• Work collaboratively within the Integrated Model of Care.

Skills

Experience in Primary Care

Mental Health nursing

Team collaboration

Education

RMN qualification

Job description

Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity to recruit two new permanent Specialist Mental Health Practitioners (nurse), to work part time in the Wimborne & Ferndown Primary Care Network which comprises of GP Practices based in east Dorset. The successful candidate will be an experienced RMN Mental Health Practitioner with experience of working in a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.

About the Role

This is an exciting role for those who are proactive and passionate about 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. This new role will work collaboratively between Primary Care, Secondary Mental Health Services and the wider Access Wellbeing offer as part of an Integrated Model of Care.

Focus of the Practitioner

The intention is to focus services around local communities and local GP practices to help rebuild and reconnect healthcare teams across the communities they serve. This practitioner role will provide targeted care according to the needs of the population by supporting the PCN clinical strategy. The practitioner will facilitate onward access to other secondary care‑based services, third sector services and link in with existing support services via the Primary Care Network.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and qualities that meet the requirements for this post we would welcome your application.

Job Details

This post is seeking a part‑time 18.75 hours candidate for Wimborne & Ferndown PCN. 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 and are able to present a valid DBS certificate may not require a new check.

About Dorset HealthCare

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 almost800,000 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 Culture

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.

What You'll Do

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.