Detailed job description
and main 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 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
1. Membership of the relevant Professional Body
2. Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training or The Candidate is Willing to complete this course on appointment
3. Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
Desirable criteria
4. Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
5. Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
6. Experience of Mental Health specialist working
7. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care
Desirable criteria
8. Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
9. Registered Mental Health Nurse
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
Essential criteria
10. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations