ARRS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

Main area Mental Health Services Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week, part time or job share considered) Job ref 152-M391.25Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Boscombe East Collaborative Primary Care Network Town Bournemouth Salary £47,810 - £54,710 p.a. Salary period Yearly Closing 10/12/2025 23:59Band 7Job overviewWe have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Specialist Mental Health Nurse, to work in the Boscombe East Collaborative Primary Care Network which comprises of GP Practices based in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will be an experienced RMN 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.We are looking for someone with a NMP qualification or with the passion to complete this qualification.Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.Main duties of the jobThis 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, including prescribing medication inline with your scope of practice and primary care guidance.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.If you have the skills and qualities that meet the requirements for this post we would welcome your application.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.Working for our organisationAt 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor 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.netPerson specificationKnowledge, Skills and TrainingRegistered RMN, OT, Social Work or Psychologist qualification and registration to degree/diploma level plus masters degree level or equivalent experience.Membership of the relevant Professional BodyExperience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staffNon-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)Job Specific ExperienceExperience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level or aboveEvidence 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 adviceExperience of multi-disciplinary working.Evidence of working in primary care and understanding of primary careLeadership/Supervisory ExperienceEvidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.Evidence of delivering education and training in practice.Finance/ResourcesAble to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environmentInformation Technology/ResourcesExperience of using electronic patient / service user record systemsAble to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and WordAt Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.What working for us will provide:27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)Health and wellbeing servicesFlexible working options, including family-friendly hoursFree training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goalsPreceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPsAccess to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our TrustRelocation costs where applicableSalary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leaveNHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and moreVisit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.What you need to do:Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr