Community Mental Health Practitioner
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Wareham, BH20 4QQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Are you an innovative, creative, and motivated professional looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our well-establis...
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.
- 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 almost800,000 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.
Business Travel
Essential: - Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Role Specific
Essential: - Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care; Risk assessment and management; Proven communication skills (written and oral)
Knowledge; skills and training
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse / Occupational Therapist/Social Worker; valid registration with NMC or equivalent body; Evidence of continuous professional development
Job Specific
Essential
- The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching and assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management
- Uses initiative and can make decisions. Manages difficult situations effectively.
- Skills in managing complex cases.
- Works well in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Competent computer skills, experience inputting information on RIO
- Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing.
- Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff.
- Knowledge of clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision.
- Extensive post graduate experience in working in community mental health.
- Inter-agency working.
How to apply
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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