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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a part time Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to work within Purbeck PCN. The successful applicant will work across Swanage Medical Centre, Corfe Castle Surgery, Bere Regis Surgery, Sandford Surgery, Wareham Surgery and Wellbridge Practice.
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a part time Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to work within Purbeck PCN. The successful applicant will work across Swanage Medical Centre, Corfe Castle Surgery, Bere Regis Surgery, Sandford Surgery, Wareham Surgery and Wellbridge Practice.
The role is funded through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). Successful candidates must be experienced mental health practitioners and have experience of working in a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.
These exciting roles are 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.
The practitioner will access and link with secondary mental health services and help provide a "bridge" between primary care and secondary mental health providers. The practitioners will be embedded as part of the Primary Care Network working across the practices which are part of the network. They will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and be closely linked to the Community Mental Health Team and Steps to Wellbeing Service (STEPS). The Practitioner will provide triage, assessment, brief interventions and lead on development and implementation of specialist mental health training in the practice.
Main duties of the job
This new 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 on 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.
This role will work across an identified Primary Care Network to provide early assessment, treatment, and improved access to appropriate care pathways and provide evidence-based interventions for people with mental illness.
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.
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
23 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£23,905 to £27,355 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-M167.25
Job locations
Wareham Surgery
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4PG
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
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.
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
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
* Registered 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 Body
* Experience of teaching and assessing students and other members of staff
Desirable
* Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
Job Specific Experience
Essential
* Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level or above
* Evidence 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 advice
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
* Experience of working in primary care settings
Leadership/Supervisory Experience
Essential
* Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Evidence of delivering education and training in practice.
Finance/Resources
Essential
* Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Information Technology/Resources
Essential
* Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
* Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
* Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
* Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
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
Wareham Surgery
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4PG
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
Wareham Surgery
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4PG
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
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