• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0567?language=en&page=96&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

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

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

  As a Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner, you will manage a caseload of patients and provide a comprehensive, accessible and responsive mental health service to patients and their families. You will be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work. You will have the support and opportunity to develop your own skills, and we offer a structured management supervision and a supportive team environment.

  This role is a full-time position working Monday to Friday 9 to 5.

  As a new employee this role includes a £3,000 Recruitment Premium lump sum on commencement of your employment and thereafter a further £1,500 Retention Premium (pro-rata) per annum, paid in equal monthly instalments provided you remain in post and subject to review by the Trust.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Community Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner, you will contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the community mental health service and build up effective liaison with community, primary, and other secondary and tertiary services/agencies within the locality to provide holistic care based on the individual's need and service development.

  You will communicate effectively in verbal and written form in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information in difficult situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution and professional Duty of Candour.

  You will evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality standards through clinical audit.

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

  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 are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

  Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

  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

  Date posted

  09 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  152-M566.24B

  Job locations

  Hahnemann House / Turbary Park Bournemouth West CMHT

  Hahnemann House

  Bournemouth

  BH2 5JW

  
  

  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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Professional registration

  Desirable

  • Non medical prescriber

  Job specific experience

  Essential

  • Experience in mental health settings

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in a comparable role

  Managerial/supervisory experience

  Essential

  • Experience of providing supervision/mentoring to junior staff

  Desirable

  • Practice assessor qualification or willingness to complete said qualification

  Business travel

  Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

  Personal qualities and attributes

  Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with stakeholders

  Desirable

  • Experience of developing specialist care programmes for individuals or groups of patients

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Professional registration

  Desirable

  • Non medical prescriber

  Job specific experience

  Essential

  • Experience in mental health settings

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in a comparable role

  Managerial/supervisory experience

  Essential

  • Experience of providing supervision/mentoring to junior staff

  Desirable

  • Practice assessor qualification or willingness to complete said qualification

  Business travel

  Essential

  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

  Personal qualities and attributes

  Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with stakeholders

  Desirable

  • Experience of developing specialist care programmes for individuals or groups of patients

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Hahnemann House / Turbary Park Bournemouth West CMHT

  Hahnemann House

  Bournemouth

  BH2 5JW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Hahnemann House / Turbary Park Bournemouth West CMHT

  Hahnemann House

  Bournemouth

  BH2 5JW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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