Assertive Outreach West have a great opportunity become available for a full-time permanent position. We are seeking a registered Mental Health Practitioner to fulfil this role.

The post is an exciting opportunity to broaden skills within the Community expanding current knowledge and competence working with clients who have a severe and enduring mental illness. We as a team encourage social inclusion and working with the client to live the best life that they can.

The role is not exclusively for Band 6 and we would be willing to consider a band 5 position for the right candidate.

We look forward to a motivated candidate joining our well-established team in meeting the needs of our service users.

You will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team made up of Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse therapist Mental Health Nurses, Support Time Recovery Workers, Occupational Therapists.

The Assertive outreach Weymouth team covers pan Dorset County, with the exception of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as you will be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes.

Assertive Outreach is a Monday to Friday service. This post is for 37.5hrs per week, working Monday to Friday, 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs

Main duties of the job

The primary role responsibility is being a dedicated Care Coordinator for a caseload of patients with whom you'll provide person centred targeted support to assist in aiding their holistic recovery. There are opportunities for you to advance you own clinical assessment skills whilst risk assessment will remain at the forefront of everything you do. Alongside this there will be completion of regular clinics i.e. depot, Olanzapine and physical health. You should have recent experience of working in a mental health environment and will need to be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in your work with service users.

It goes without saying that you are reliable, committed and motivated with excellent communication, organisational skills with the ability to prioritise. In return we are ready to offer you comprehensive structured management supervision, management you can approach any time and peer support which is second to none. In addition to this we are also happy to support you in advancing your own skill set using additional learning opportunities such and NMP, ACP and psychological therapies.

The post is for 37.5 hrs covering Monday to Friday, 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs.

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.

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

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

Person Specification

Job specific training

Essential

• Significant post registration demonstrable experience within mental health services, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs . Knowledge of the legislative framework within which Mental Health Practitioners work . Able to demonstrate the ability to clarify the therapist role in the team. . A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service . The ability to provide clinical / management supervision . Understanding of therapy outcome measures . Comprehensive knowledge and application of therapy assessments, including assessments and interventions relevant to the client group . Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team recognising own limitations & when to ask for support and advice.
• oo Experience a Practitioner level 5/6
• oExperience of demonstrating duties to junior staff and delegating effectively
• A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service

Desirable

• oExperience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice

Information Technology/Resource essential

Essential

• oAbility to use IT systems to undertake Care Co-ordinator duties Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

Knowledge skills training

Essential

• car driver
• NMC/ Registered professional
• Experienced RMN/Mental Health Practitioner at band 5/6
• A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service
• Experience of Ault Mental Health specialist working

Desirable

• oo Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patient/clients and of providing highly specialist advise

Personal Qualities /Attributes

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.

Managerial /Supervisory

Essential

• oExperience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weymouth and Portland Community Mental Health Team

Radipole Lane

Weymouth

DT40QE

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