Mental Health Practitioner - Reconnect Service | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for the Reconnect Service, focusing on supporting individuals with diverse health vulnerabilities after custody. Candidates should have an interest in clinical development and possess strong assessment skills. This is an exciting opportunity for initiative-driven individuals to contribute creatively to service improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for developing clinical skills in a changing environment.
• Good working knowledge of assessment and care planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with health vulnerabilities and risks.
• Ensure safe transition to community-based healthcare.
• Creatively contribute to service improvement with new ideas.

Job description

Overview

The Dorset Integrated Non-Custodial Service has a vacancy for a Mental Health Practitioner in its Reconnect Service. Reconnect is a care after custody service which aims to increase the access and uptake of community healthcare or relevant support services for individuals who have significant health needs upon release from HMP Guys Marsh, Portland and The Verne and ensure safe transition to community-based healthcare.

We are looking for practitioners who have real passion for developing their clinical skills in an environment that is ever changing, with a good working knowledge of assessment and care planning including comprehensive risk assessment. We highly encourage new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service, seeking someone who is creative, forward thinking and able to meet unexpected challenges in an exciting new role. If you are self-motivated, able to work autonomously and show plenty of initiative when it comes to handling a wide range of situations, then this could be the right role for you in a service that you can help shape. As this is a new role in an ever-developing environment we highly suggest you contact the service before applying.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Employment with the team is dependent upon passing the Prison vetting process.

The Reconnect service supports individuals with a varied range of health vulnerabilities and risk, including mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, and those that are end of licence or may require continued supervision in the community under MAPPA.