Total 10 health beauty fitness job vacancies in poole and bournemouth bh15 2jb

Are you a support worker looking to make an impact to a patient’s quality of life?

As a Physical Health Support Worker, you will provide a comprehensive physical health assessment for people diagnosed with complex mental health. As part of your caseload, you will be supporting individuals to understand about their health particularly in managing their physical health needs, reviewing appointments to reduce the health inequality these individuals face.

As a support worker you will work closely with the existing primary and secondary care teams, providing excellent opportunities for partnership working with a range of organizations. You will be fully supported by an experienced team where additional training can be provided.

Bournemouth West have 1 x Physical Health Support Worker opportunityavailable:

Permanent for 37.5 hours

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.

If you have any queries, please contact Poly Trivellato for an informal conversation about the role on 01202 521997 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

You will work with individuals and relevant staff through the process to develop physical health care goals and plans to promote and encourage self-management of physical health.

As a support worker you will ensure individuals are referred, signposted and receive appropriate interventions and follow up care as per the pathway.

Provide input to physical health meetings, in order to continue to support service improvement in promoting positive physical health with our service users and staff.

Ensure that individuals experience of physical health is shared and fed into service improvement as part of coproduction process.

Individuals are at the heart of the job, keeping people safe, contributing to their care and responding compassionately to suffering.

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 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.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netto access the support.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.


Bournemouth West Community Mental Health team have an opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner or newly qualified staff at Band 5 with a view to gaining training, experience, and support over a set period and with the opportunity to move into a band 6 post on successful completion.

The Adult Community Mental Health team provides recovery-focused treatment plans for those people with severe mental illness .

You will manage a caseload of patients with SMI and provide a comprehensive, accessible, and responsive mental health service to people and their families. You will be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise your work. You will have the support and opportunity to develop your own skills and we offer structured management supervision and a very supportive team environment.

This role is a full-time position working 37.5 hours a week within a Monday to Friday 9 to 5 timeframe, covering West Bournemouth locality, based at the Turbary Park Centre site and will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car to travel to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community or inpatient settings.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact the Team Leader on 01202 521997

You will have recent experience working in a mental health environment and be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in your work with service users and have an awareness of the Mental Health Act. As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the community mental health service and build up effective liaison with community, primary, and other secondary and tertiary services/agencies within the locality to provide holistic care based on the individual’s need and service development.

You will communicate effectively in verbal and written form in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information in difficult situations using de-escalation, mediation, resolution, and professional Duty of Candour.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

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.

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 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.


A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health and Associate Clinical Director for Patient Flow. In this role you will be required to provide a wide range of P.A. and administrative support, to include implementing organised systems to ensure a forward-thinking approach to project support and in co-ordinating your workload.


You will need to be a clear and effective communicator and confident interacting with wide variety of stakeholders. You will also need to be committed to ensuring that confidentially is always maintained.


You will be highly computer literate, with a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and using it to good effect. You must also be able to work independently, using your initiative, managing, and prioritising your own workload, and respond swiftly to changing demands and the needs of the department.

The main duties of this role will be:

To provide a comprehensive professional, high quality confidential, administration and personal assistant (PA) service to both the Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health and Associate Clinical Director for Patient Flow, thereby ensuring their time is used optimally to discharge their personal objectives.

To coordinate the workload for the Clinical Directors.

Provide support in the organisation and coordination of service-related meetings.

To carry out diary and communications management, development, and maintenance for electronic filing systems

To assist in communicating highly complex or sensitive information.

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 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net


This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you an innovative, creative, motivated caring professional who is looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our well-established Intellectual Disability (ID) CAMHS service.

As a Learning Disability/Mental Health Nurse you will act as a Care Coordinator for a dedicated caseload of patients who may be presenting with behaviours that challenge and/or significant mental health needs. You would provide person centred, evidence-based, targeted interventions to support the child, their parents/carers and the multi-agency team. You will be provided with regular clinical and peer supervision.

The team work collaboratively, you will have the support and opportunity to develop your own skills and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The Learning Disability/Mental Health Nurse role is a Full Time permanent position within the pan-Dorset ID CAMHS service. The role will involve working across the two sites in Dorset - Southbourne and Dorchester, with your base of work being in Seascape, Southbourne.

You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as you will be required to review and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community settings. Opportunities for flexible working are available as long as the service needs are met.

You will work closely within ourMulti-DisciplinaryTeam that consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Worker, Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapist, Psychological Therapists and Support Workers. There are significant opportunities to work with our multi-agency partners.

To provide support and work directly with people with intellectual disabilities in their home, and schools. To work as a member of the Pan Dorset ID CAMHS team in the assessment of all children with an intellectual disability, to plan and implement appropriate programmes of care to meet individual needs and to modify inappropriate behaviours.

To work with the individual, their carers, and members of the multi professional team in the formulation, implementation and review of a person-centred care and support plan. This will include risk assessments and management plans.

To support a wide range of staff who work in social services and the independent sector providing clinical expertise and advice in aspects of behaviour, mental health and learning disability raising their awareness to ensure they meet the specific needs of the service user.

To ensure safeguarding is a central element of their role, attend safeguarding supervision and training, address safeguarding concerns with safeguarding leads and to record safeguarding concerns on electronic patient records.

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 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

The Home Treatment Team based at St Ann’s hospital is looking for a Band 3 Mental Health Support Worker on a full time basis 37.5 hours per week, to join our fun, friendly and fabulous team, who have patient care at the heart of all that we do!

The Home Treatment Team East (HTTE) offers an alternative to hospital admission for service users aged over 18 with mental illness through intensive home treatment. We pride ourselves in working flexibly with patients and supporting their carers when in a mental health crisis.

This role requires you to provide a supportive role for carers and service users accessing the Home Treatment Service, carry out assigned tasks as identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patient needs, to provide support, give time to individuals, and thus promote their
recovery and assist them to remain in the least restrictive environment.

This role will require the worker to undertake shift based work. The service hours cover the period 08.30 – 22.00, seven days per week.

To provide a supportive role for service users and carers accessing the Home Treatment Service, in order to promote their recovery.

Working with people in the community with severe mental illness who have multiple and complex needs.

To provide high quality care and treatment in conjunction with other professionals through the Trust’s agreed multi- disciplinary assessment and treatment/ care programmes.

To participate as an active member of the Home Treatment Team and be part of a Team who take pride in providing high quality and innovative services to people with severe mental illness.

Carrying out assigned tasks which have been identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patients’ needs including visiting patients in their own home, in locations across the county of Dorset to support their recovery in line with an agreed care plan and prevent hospital admission.

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 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.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netto access the support.

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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to be part of a service which enables you to work alongside people with severe and enduring mental illness, using your skills to build trust
and relationships with them, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life?

We are currently looking for a Mental Health Nurse or suitably qualified allied health professional to join theAssertive Outreach Team East (AOT)based at Hahnemann House, Bournemouth. Following a comprehensive service review of complex careAssertive Outreach Teamhas received significant reinvestment in order to further develop our existing service. The successful candidate will work alongside a full MDT consisting of Mental Health Nurses / Practitioners, Social Workers, Support Time Recovery Workers, an Occupational Therapist, Psychology and a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist.

Assertive Outreach Teamis a busy, friendly service providing support and on-going care for people with severe mental illness who have multiple and complex needs and historically may have found it difficult to work with traditional services such as CMHT’s. Practitioners withinAssertive Outreach Teamact as Care Coordinators for a caseload of 10 patients. The service employs a whole team approach where patients on caseload are discussed regularly and known to most, if not all, team members.

The approach allows us to share ideas and the responsibility for care, treatment and support planning and, importantly, risk management. At the same time individual practitioners have the opportunity to develop trusted relationships with patients as this is an essential component of the model and is at the core of what we do.

To be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a patient caseload within the community working with people with severe mental illness who have multiple and complex needs.

To provide high quality nursing care and treatment in conjunction with other professionals through the Trust’s agreed multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment/ care programmes.

To participate as an active member of the Assertive Outreach Team in developing high quality and innovative Community Mental Health Services to people with severe mental illness.

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.

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 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 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 is full-time and the service operates Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Occasionally Practitioners will need to work outside of these hours; however, there are no plans to extend the service to 7 days per week.


This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.


A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health and Associate Clinical Director for Patient Flow. In this role you will be required to provide a wide range of P.A. and administrative support, to include implementing organised systems to ensure a forward-thinking approach to project support and in co-ordinating your workload.


You will need to be a clear and effective communicator and confident interacting with wide variety of stakeholders. You will also need to be committed to ensuring that confidentially is always maintained.


You will be highly computer literate, with a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and using it to good effect. You must also be able to work independently, using your initiative, managing, and prioritising your own workload, and respond swiftly to changing demands and the needs of the department.

The main duties of this role will be:

To provide a comprehensive professional, high quality confidential, administration and personal assistant (PA) service to both the Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health and Associate Clinical Director for Patient Flow, thereby ensuring their time is used optimally to discharge their personal objectives.

To coordinate the workload for the Clinical Directors.

Provide support in the organisation and coordination of service-related meetings.

To carry out diary and communications management, development, and maintenance for electronic filing systems

To assist in communicating highly complex or sensitive information.

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 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jul 2024

Are you passionate about helping people with dementia? The Intensive Community Support for Dementia have a unique opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team based at Alderney Community Hospital.

ICSD are a well-resourced Specialist Community Team that offers specialist interventions at times of urgent and complex needs to help people with dementia and their carers in their place of residence safely. We offer as much care as possible within the person's living environment, with care, compassion and expertise and to strive to be better every day at what we do. You will need to have relevant skills, experience and knowledge in dementia health. As a Mental Health Support Worker passion and compassion are essential personal qualities for this role, along with excellent team-working, initiative, communication and assessment skills.

This post is full time hours however could be flexible and part time hours would be considered (minimum of 22.5 hours) ICSD is a 7 day a week service, operating from 7:30-20:00. You will be required to work a range of flexible shifts across the week.Weekends at enhanced pay.

07:30 -15:30

12:00 – 20:00

The team supports other secondary mental health services in preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and supports families and carers as much as the person who has dementia. The mental health support worker role requires tact and confidence in equal measure and a high degree of integrity is needed.

To undertake visits as per a patients care plan completing the tasks within the care plan to assist a patient and or carer.

To assisting with personal care and looking at non pharmacological interventions to reduce distressed behaviours.

To visit and support patients in their own home or a Care Home

To be able to follow and demonstrate the delivery and implementation of care plans, under the direction of a registered nurse.

To carry out assigned tasks which have been identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patients’ needs - this may include personal care, meal preparation, activity as a form of distraction or periods of 1:1.

To provide a level of privacy and dignity to all patients, including being able to respond effectively to patients that are displaying an act of aggressive behaviour, or patients that have inhibitions.

Participating, with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the direction of a registered nurse, in providing a programme of assessment and treatment for patients.

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 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

For further information, please contact Michelle Hughes, Team Leader atmichelle.hughes1@nhs.netor on 01202 307783.

You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggressioncourse, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.


This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Jun 2024

Are you passionate about helping people with dementia? The Intensive Community Support for Dementia have a unique opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team based at Alderney Community Hospital.

ICSD are a well-resourced Specialist Community Team that offers specialist interventions at times of urgent and complex needs to help people with dementia and their carers in their place of residence safely. We offer as much care as possible within the person's living environment, with care, compassion and expertise and to strive to be better every day at what we do. You will need to have relevant skills, experience and knowledge in dementia health. As a Mental Health Support Worker passion and compassion are essential personal qualities for this role, along with excellent team-working, initiative, communication and assessment skills.

This post is full time hours however could be flexible and part time hours would be considered (minimum of 22.5 hours) ICSD is a 7 day a week service, operating from 7:30-20:00. You will be required to work a range of flexible shifts across the week.Weekends at enhanced pay.

07:30 -15:30

12:00 – 20:00

The team supports other secondary mental health services in preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and supports families and carers as much as the person who has dementia. The mental health support worker role requires tact and confidence in equal measure and a high degree of integrity is needed.

To undertake visits as per a patients care plan completing the tasks within the care plan to assist a patient and or carer.

To assisting with personal care and looking at non pharmacological interventions to reduce distressed behaviours.

To visit and support patients in their own home or a Care Home

To be able to follow and demonstrate the delivery and implementation of care plans, under the direction of a registered nurse.

To carry out assigned tasks which have been identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patients’ needs - this may include personal care, meal preparation, activity as a form of distraction or periods of 1:1.

To provide a level of privacy and dignity to all patients, including being able to respond effectively to patients that are displaying an act of aggressive behaviour, or patients that have inhibitions.

Participating, with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the direction of a registered nurse, in providing a programme of assessment and treatment for patients.

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 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

For further information, please contact Michelle Hughes, Team Leader atmichelle.hughes1@nhs.netor on 01202 307783.

You will be required to undertake aPrevention and Management of Violence and Aggressioncourse, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.


This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

South Coast Medical Group (SCMG) PCN has an exciting opportunity to recruit a new permanent First Contact Specialist Mental Health Practitioner working in the SCMG PCN through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). Successful candidates must be experienced mental health practitioners with a special interest in complex mental health or willing to undergo further training in this area. Primary Care experience is not essential, however a good understanding of how Primary Care works would be beneficial.. The ARRS role is intended to focus services on local communities and local GP practices to help rebuild and reconnect healthcare teams across the communities they serve. The focus will be on preventative and personalisation of care, whilst working together to make the best use of shared resources.

This is an exciting role for someone who is 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 role will work in the local community alongside our Mental Health GPs to provide early assessment, treatment recommendations and improved access to appropriate care pathways whilst providing time limited evidence-based interventions for people with mental health difficulties/illnesses.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

The practitioner will access and link with secondary mental health services and help provide a “bridge” between primary care and secondary mental health providers. This will make it easier for people accessing services to obtain the help they need, reducing that gaps that patients fall between. The successful applicant will be embedded as part of the SCMG PCN clinical team whilst working within the multi-disciplinary team. This post will also be closely linked to the Community Mental Health Team, Steps to Wellbeing Service and We Are With You, amongst other 3rd sector and specialist organisations.



Within the job role you will improve access by being a ‘first contact mental health worker’ providing triage, assessment, brief interventions and lead on development and implementation of specialist mental health training in the primary care network. The practitioner will facilitate onward access to other secondary care-based services, third sector services and link in with existing support services through the Primary Care Network.

If you have the skills and qualities that meet the requirements for this post, we would welcome your application.

This post is full-time 37.5 hours.

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 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net




This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jan 2024