Mental Health Practitioner

Dorset Healthcare University Nhs Foundation Trust; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking registered mental health professionals for the Retreat Bournemouth, a 365-day open access crisis service. You will assess needs, provide brief interventions, and coordinate with other services, with weekend work and 16:00–00:00 shifts.

Part-time options (22.5 hours) available and support for professional development is offered. You will work alongside peer specialists to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space and help people access

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required and funding provided by the Trust.
• Professional qualification at degree level in mental health disciplines or equivalent.
• Current registration with the relevant governing body.

Responsibilities

• Identify those needing further clinical input and arrange appropriate onward care.
• Support individuals in significant distress to access their own resources and stay safe.
• Work with peer specialists to deliver inclusive, compassionate care and signposting.

Skills

Professional judgment

Compassionate

Empathetic

Risk assessment

Education

Mental health nursing / general nursing / occupational therapy / social work degree

UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary The Retreat Bournemouth offers an open access service for people in crisis and distress. The purpose is to provide a space for people to be listened to, to connect with others and access peer support and brief interventions. We are seeking compassionate, experienced registered mental health professionals, to join our Retreat Bournemouth team. The partnership between lived and clinical experience is fundamental to the ethos and values of the Retreats, where registered practitioners and peer specialists work together to offer an open access crisis mental health service every evening; providing a welcoming, safe space for people to come and receive support, without referral or judgement. This is a diverse role, providing mental health crisis support to visitors and carers, including clinical assessments, brief therapeutic interventions, advice and signposting. We are committed to professional development and support, offering internal and external training/education programmes and supervision. Part time hours are available (22.5). The service operates 365 days of the year, and whilst all reasonable flexible working requests will be considered, you will be required to work weekends and shift times are set at 16:00-00:00, in line with the opening hours of the service. Main duties of the job

• You will be required to use your professional judgement to identify those attending the Retreat who may need further clinical input, risk assessment, and treatment which is beyond what the Retreat can offer and support the person to access other services and liaise with other services.
• You will be working with people in significant emotional distress to support them to access their own resources to keep themselves safe.
• You will work, alongside peer specialists in a socially inclusive way in line with the principles of the Retreat.

Qualifications and eligibility Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. About us 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.

Details Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £23,975 to £28,870 a year p.a. Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 152-M371.26

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. You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the 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].

Person Specification Professional Qualification Essential

• A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either mental health nursing, general nursing, occupational therapy or social work (with experience working in mental health settings)
• Hold current registration with pertinent body
• Evidence of post registration training and development

Desirable

• Further evidence of professional development and training
• Training in Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Therapy, Trauma informed approaches, dialogical approaches and/or self harm and suicide prevention

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision
• Knowledge and experience of modern mental health services; social inclusion, recovery, peer support, carer support
• Ability to work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload.

Desirable

• Experience of working in crisis services
• Experience of working alongside intentional use of lived experience
• Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent in a community setting

Personal Qualities Essential

• Ability to work in a compassionate and empathetic way to people experiencing and expressing emotionally distressing thoughts and behaviour
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
• Collaborative approach to client care

Additional Essential

• Ability to use IT systems to undertake practitioner duties
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address: The Retreat East (Bournemouth), Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5JW, United Kingdom Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Team Leader, Laura Mann, [e-mail], 07345446984 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)