Within the Christchurch & Southbourne Community Mental Health Team, 1 position has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner working on a part-time basis.
The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated team made up of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Physical Health Support Workers, Social Workers, Administration and Support Time Recovery Workers. This is primarily a care-coordination role, where you will be responsible for supporting patients on their journey of recovery.
As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, but rewarding and varied within the well-established and supportive team, where we have strong values about working in a patient-centred manner, with their recovery and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. You can expect close peer support and regular supervision to enable you to feel safe in your practice whilst further developing your skills.
Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise your work. You should have recent experience working in a mental health environment and be able to apply engagement and recovery philosophies in your work with service users.
We encourage you to contact us to arrange an informal visit, meet the team, and ask questions about the role.
You will contribute to effective multidisciplinary working within the community mental health service and build effective liaison with community, primary, and other secondary and tertiary services/agencies within the locality to provide holistic care based on individual needs and service development.
The team is based near Christchurch Hospital and BCP Council Locality Office in the BH23 region; the post holder must be able to travel by car, with business insurance, to assess and monitor patients in their homes and other community or inpatient settings.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribing to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
At Dorset HealthCare, we’re committed to empowering people through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We’re a dynamic Trust operating 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people.
Our approach is different—recognized as ‘outstanding’ by the CQC in 2019. 95% of patients report good or very good experiences, and 89% of staff feel they can make a difference. Whether working in bustling towns, vibrant urban areas, seaside spots, or the Dorset hills, you can make a real difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is central to our success. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, authentic, and encouraged to be their best.
Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and help us improve every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Daniel Willingale
* Job title: Team Leader
* Email: Dan.willingale@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01202 858100
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