Community Mental Health Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Wareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Purbeck Community Mental Health Team in Wareham. You will manage a dedicated caseload of patients with Serious Mental Illness and deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions to support recovery.

The post offers regular clinical and peer supervision and opportunities to develop skills within our MDT. Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Caseload management of patients with Serious Mental Illness.
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial models of care.
• Experience with evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Interest in advancing nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to aid recovery and wellbeing.
• Collaborate within MDT to ensure seamless aftercare for discharged patients and clear communication with families.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to new staff.
• Maintain effective links with Inpatient and Crisis Services.

Skills

Biopsychosocial model

Evidence-based practice

Caseload management

Clinical supervision

Job description

Are you an innovative, creative, and motivated professional looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our well-established Purbeck Community Mental Health Team.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will manage a dedicated caseload of patients with Serious Mental Illness, providing person-centred, evidence-based interventions to support their recovery. You will have a working knowledge of current biopsychosocial models of care and a passion for promoting optimum health and wellbeing.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach. You will receive regular clinical and peer supervision, with ample opportunities to develop your skills in evidence-based psychological therapies and advanced nursing practice. It is a particularly exciting time to join us, as we are currently implementing a major transformation plan across Dorset HealthCare.

Role Details

• Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Wareham Hospital, Streche Road, Wareham

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

You will work within our integrated Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), which includes Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialist, Access Wellbeing Co-ordintors, a Physical Health Worker, and our Psychology Team.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include

• Clinical Care: Delivering targeted interventions to aid recovery and wellbeing.
• Nursing Specialisms: If you are a Registered Nurse, you will be rostered to the Depot Clinic, assist with phlebotomy (if trained), and contribute to the management of the Clozaril Clinic.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Acting as a mentor and assisting with the induction and training of new staff.
• Communication: Maintaining effective links with our Inpatient and Crisis Services, ensuring seamless aftercare for discharged patients and clear communication with families and visitors.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Louise Welsh Job title: Team leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01929 552433