Overview
To work as part of the Bridport Community Mental Health Team. To be responsible and professionally accountable for a patient caseload within the community. The postholder will be working with people with a serious mental illness, providing high-quality nursing care and treatment alongside the multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for a caseload in the community, undertaking bio-psychosocial assessments, covering the duty rota and providing evidence-based interventions with their patients. If the postholder is a registered nurse, they will be rota'd on to the Depot clinic and also support the nursing team with taking bloods and be part of managing the Clozaril Clinic.
Qualifications & Requirements
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.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About Dorset HealthCare
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. You’ll also be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Maxine Benjamin
Job title: Clinical Team Leader
Email address: maxine.benjamin@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01308426281
Please contact Maxine Benjamin for an informal visit or telephone call to discuss the position.
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