Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Poole, United Kingdom Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Full time

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please see 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 Prince’s 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

Person specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential criteria

Nurse Associate Degree NVQ level 3 in health or social care, good standard of education, Experience of working with a vulnerable client group and Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Awareness of Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues including personality disorder

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Mental Health

Job Specific Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of supporting people with Learning Disabilities mental health problems Have a good understanding of risk and crisis management Ability to create innovative solutions working alongside patients to help meet their identified goals and needs

Managerial / Supervisory Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working autonomously and managing individual caseload Experience of supporting and working as part of a team

Information Technology

Essential criteria

IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training Experience of using Microsoft Office

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Additional requirements

Essential criteria

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Car Driver Essential Level 1 Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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