• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0494?language=en&page=889&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Poole Community Mental Health Team, Older Persons are recruiting for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity to join our well established integrated team. If you are an RMN with experience of working with people suffering with severe mental illness whether this be inpatient or community based we would love to hear from you.

  The service is a specialist team providing assessment, treatment and support for individuals suffering from organic and functional mental health illness. Experience of working with older adults with organic / functional mental illness in an inpatient or community setting would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working, with a positive approach to delivering high quality care to the older person and be willing to work collaboratively with carers and other professionals. You will carry a defined caseload and manage this with the support of the team leader and the wider team.

  There will be opportunities for you to develop your own clinical assessment skills, whilst risk assessment and management will remain at the forefront of everything you do. Being a learning organisation, we are happy to support you in advancing your own skill set using additional learning opportunities.

  The post holder will hold a UK driving licence and have their own transport.

  Main duties of the job

  We work with a multitude of services across the Poole Locality to ensure the mental health needs of the older adult population is met.

  This job is challenging but the team is well established and supportive. We are looking for someone who is reliable, committed and motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise their caseload alongside balancing service demands.

  The post holder will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational therapist, Psychologist, Social Services , Support Time Recovery Workers and an administration team .

  The primary role responsibility is to act as dedicated Care Coordinator for a caseload of patients with whom you would provide person centred, holistic care to assist in aiding their wellbeing and recovery.

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

  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.

  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

  18 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  152-M594.24B

  Job locations

  Poole CMHT Older Persons, Alderney Hospital

  Ringwood Road

  Poole

  BH12 4NB

  
  

  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 contactdhc.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 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • Registered Mental Nurse
  • Valid registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Valid RMN registration

  Job Specific Experience

  Essential

  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
  • Risk assessment and management
  • 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.
  • Skills in managing complex cases.
  • Works well in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • 1 years experience post qualification

  Desirable

  • Uses initiative and can make decisions. Manages difficult situations effectively.
  • Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing.
  • Applies current research and theory into practice.

  Information Technology

  Essential

  • Competent computer skills, experience inputting information on RIO

  Additional requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • Registered Mental Nurse
  • Valid registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Valid RMN registration

  Job Specific Experience

  Essential

  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
  • Risk assessment and management
  • 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.
  • Skills in managing complex cases.
  • Works well in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • 1 years experience post qualification

  Desirable

  • Uses initiative and can make decisions. Manages difficult situations effectively.
  • Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing.
  • Applies current research and theory into practice.

  Information Technology

  Essential

  • Competent computer skills, experience inputting information on RIO

  Additional requirements

  Essential

  • 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).

  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

  Poole CMHT Older Persons, Alderney Hospital

  Ringwood Road

  Poole

  BH12 4NB

  
  

  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

  Poole CMHT Older Persons, Alderney Hospital

  Ringwood Road

  Poole

  BH12 4NB

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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