About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a permanent Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to work in the Poole North Primary Care Network which comprises four GP Practices based in Poole and extending into Wimborne. The successful candidate will be an experienced Mental Health Practitioner with experience of working in a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.
This is an exciting role for those who are proactive and passionate about innovation and 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.
Further details of Poole North Primary Care Network can be found via the Castleman Healthcare website at GP Practices | Castleman Healthcare.
This post is full-time 37.5 hours, however consideration will also be given to applications from two part-time candidates working 18.75 hours (at 2.5 days each) as a job share, for the right candidates.
If you have the skills and qualities that meet the requirements for this post we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
This new role will work collaboratively between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services as part of an Integrated Model of Care.
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.
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.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this 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 [email protected]
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential
Registered Nurse, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus master's degree level or equivalent experience in mental health. Membership of the relevant Professional Body Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff Evidence of recent professional development in an up-to-date portfolio Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
Job Specific Experience Essential
Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level or above Evidence of risk management skills and experience. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation. Evidence of involvement in meeting relevant clinical governance objectives. Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention. Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audit. Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources. Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care
Desirable
Evidence of understanding the differences between primary and secondary care environments and the gap in mental health provision between the two organisations.
Leadership/Supervisory Experience Essential
Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of delivering education and training in practice. Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups.
Finance/Resources Essential
Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Information Technology/Resources Essential
Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential
Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours. Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities. Team player and professional attitude Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Able to work independently within sphere of authority Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing. Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others. Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Able to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities.
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 Poole North PCN
18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset,
Poole
BH18 8EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)