Community Mental Health Nurse Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Antistatique; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves managing patient caseloads, delivering recovery-focused care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package, including recruitment and retention premiums.

Benefits

£3,000 Recruitment Premium

£1,500 Retention Premium

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health environment is essential.
• Ability to apply engagement and recovery philosophies.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and deliver mental health services.
• Evaluate care and improve quality standards through audits.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working within the community.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Engagement and recovery philosophies

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Occupational Therapist or Social Worker qualification

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you a trained Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with an interest in Adult Mental Health? Bournemouth West is recruiting Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioners.

The Community Mental Health team provides recovery-focused treatment plans for individuals with severe mental illness. You will have recent experience working in a mental health environment and be able to apply engagement and recovery philosophies in your work with service users, with an awareness of the Mental Health Act.

As a Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of patients and deliver a comprehensive, accessible, and responsive mental health service to patients and their families. You should be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication and organizational skills, capable of prioritizing your work. The role offers support and opportunities for skill development, along with structured supervision and a supportive team environment.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

New employees will receive a £3,000 Recruitment Premium lump sum upon starting, plus a £1,500 Retention Premium (pro-rata) per annum, paid monthly, subject to review and continued employment.

You will contribute to effective multidisciplinary working within the community mental health service, building effective liaison with community, primary, secondary, and tertiary services to provide holistic care based on individual needs and service development.

Effective communication in verbal and written forms is essential, especially when handling complex, sensitive, or contentious information, using de-escalation, mediation, and resolution skills, along with professional Duty of Candour.

You will evaluate care and take appropriate actions to improve quality standards through clinical audits.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact Narinder Gill or Poly Trivellato at 01202 584440.

This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribing to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals, inpatient facilities, and a wide range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is central to our success. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and be authentic. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and make a difference in our communities.

Please read the attached job description and person specification to ensure your supporting statement reflects the required experience and skills.

We also partner with The Princes Trust to support young people aged 16-30 in employment readiness, including application writing and interview skills. If interested, please let us know.

This advert closes on Thursday, 5 June 2025.