Mental Health Practitioner
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bournemouth
Contract type: Full time
Nationally it has been recognised that mental health rehabilitation is an area that has often been overlooked for investment and modernisation.
The CRT is part of the Complex Care Service that supports people who have chronic and disabling mental health problems that may be treatment resistant and who may of previously spent long periods in hospital.
We currently provide a community rehab services in the East and West of the county as well as 2 inpatient rehab units, and two Assertive Outreach Teams, again one East one West who all work very closely together.
CRT East team is based at Kings Park Hospital, in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staff.
Candidate will be required to work between the hours of Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, flexibility will be considered.
CRT East works as an MDT, discussing, formulating and delivering individualised plans in the community. You will need to be able to work creatively and flexibly to deliver a high standard of care that optimises a person's own health, well-being and recovery.
You will need excellent communication skills and be competent working with patients, carers, families, MDT's and a wide range of agencies.
In return for your enthusiasm we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in a supportive team with regular supervision and appraisals.
As the service covers the geographical area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the ability to drive your own vehicle is essential. You may also be expected to transport patients on occasions.
The post, which is based at , Bournemouth, is full-time (37.5hrs) and the service operates Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.
Under the direction of registered / qualified staff the STRW will assist in the provision of clinical care of adults with severe mental illness. They will be expected to professionally promote patients’ recovery in the community whilst concurrently working within the perimeters of legislation, policy and procedures.
Our vision is to provide a service that is fully integrated with the local community and the resources it can provide.
This role requires a registered professional who is motivated, driven and passionate about developing an outstanding service for the individuals we serve.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Walker Job title: Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01202129100
The CRT is part of the Complex Care Service that supports people who have chronic and disabling mental health problems that may be treatment resistant and who may of previously spent long periods in hospital.
We currently provide a community rehab services in the East and West of the county as well as 2 inpatient rehab units, and two Assertive Outreach Teams, again one East one West who all work very closely together.
CRT East team is based at Kings Park Hospital, in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staff.
Candidate will be required to work between the hours of Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, flexibility will be considered.
CRT East works as an MDT, discussing, formulating and delivering individualised plans in the community. You will need to be able to work creatively and flexibly to deliver a high standard of care that optimises a person's own health, well-being and recovery.
You will need excellent communication skills and be competent working with patients, carers, families, MDT's and a wide range of agencies.
In return for your enthusiasm we can provide an opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills in a supportive team with regular supervision and appraisals.
As the service covers the geographical area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the ability to drive your own vehicle is essential. You may also be expected to transport patients on occasions.
The post, which is based at , Bournemouth, is full-time (37.5hrs) and the service operates Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.
Under the direction of registered / qualified staff the STRW will assist in the provision of clinical care of adults with severe mental illness. They will be expected to professionally promote patients’ recovery in the community whilst concurrently working within the perimeters of legislation, policy and procedures.
Our vision is to provide a service that is fully integrated with the local community and the resources it can provide.
This role requires a registered professional who is motivated, driven and passionate about developing an outstanding service for the individuals we serve.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Walker Job title: Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01202129100
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