Total 4 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Bournemouth, BH7 6JF

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. The positions are based in Bournemouth and you will be enrolled with the University of Exeter to undertake the training element of the course. The trainee salary for this role will be £25,147, rising to £28,407 upon qualifying. This is a 12 month contract, ending in March 2026. Upon completion of your qualification (within the 12 month period) an offer of a permanent position within the service will be reviewed. Visa requirements As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and Exeter University as the education partner. Follow the link below to find out more about them: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/psychology/mhwsamh/ Benefits Competitive salary 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing Please refer to Our Benefits page for a full list. Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

We currently have a vacancy for PWP trainee to work in the Steps 2 Wellbeing Team in the Urban localities of Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. This is an excellent opportunity for people with the appropriate skills to join a highly motivated and committed team.

Steps to Wellbeing is a busy, dynamic, and progressive service with a friendly and supportive team of qualified clinicians and staff in training.

The role itself is both demanding and rewarding, providing psychological interventions to people with mild to moderate common mental health problems in primary care. We are looking for people with enthusiasm and passion to join our service. Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within mental health, the NHS service or similar organisation is highly desirable.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £5,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £250 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

You would undertake academic training, provided, and accredited by University of Exeter. Time would be split between University study and on-job training. The on-job training would include learning about CBT-based self-management for clients suffering from mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, using a stepped-care approach. All trainees will receive intensive supervision and support in their workplace as an integral element of their training. The post is a full-time position, part time applications cannot be considered due to University commitments.

We are expecting a high volume of applications for this post; please be aware that we may close this advert earlier than stated if this is the case. It will not be possible to provide individual feedback prior to the interview dates due to the expected high volume of applications.

We will be interviewing on 10th, 11th, and 17th December.



For further details / informal visits contact:

Kerry Rolls - k.rolls@nhs.net

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 Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. We have an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to train as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner in our Adult Drug and Alcohol services. The positions are based in Bournemouth and you will be enrolled with the University of Exeter to undertake the training element of the course. Being a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner involves providing compassionate, person centred care for adults (including older people), which is hopeful and focused on their goals. It begins with skilled information gathering, information giving and shared decision-making, with the intention of enabling access to the best community and professional resources that can help. It also involves delivering specific psychological interventions under supervision from a suitably qualified psychological professional. The trainee salary for this role will be £25,147, rising to £28,407 upon qualifying. This is a 12 month contract, ending in March 2026. Upon completion of your qualification (within the 12 month period) an offer of a permanent position within the service will be reviewed. Visa requirements As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fee status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and Exeter University as the education partner. Follow the link below to find out more about them: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/psychology/mhwsamh/ Diversity Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. Essential Skills The curriculum of the training is designed so that it can be available at both undergraduate (level 6) and postgraduate certificate level (level 7). This means you will need either: For PGCert (level 7) - you will need to evidence you have a degree at 2:2 or above in any relevant subject For GradCert (level 6) - evidence of study at level 5 courses come in the form of the 2nd year of a bachelor's programme or a HND. Level 5 qualifications are: diploma of higher education (DipHE) foundation degree higher national diploma (HND) level 5 award/certificate/diploma/NVQ Applicants will need to make a successful application to the University supporting the placement. All information on how to do this will be supplied. Completion of the qualification is over an academic year. Entrants do not need to possess previous clinical or professional expertise in mental health, but should have demonstrable interpersonal skills and values consistent with providing hopeful, person-centred care. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following criteria, please use your cover letter to outline how you meet the below: Effective communication skills in discussing highly sensitive and complex information appropriately with people whose understanding may be temporarily or permanently impaired. Commitment to completing the trainee course at selected university in 12 months as per the university timetable. Communication with professionals and multidisciplinary working. Ability to be responsive to service users' needs and choices; and uphold their right to be treated with dignity and respect. Inclusion of carers and families in line with the service user's wishes. Experience or knowledge of formulation of care plans with service users including relapse prevention. Experience in working with substance misuse is desirable. For further information the job description is available upon request. Desirable Skills About Company Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Are you interested in a rewarding new career in Pharmacy? Earn whilst you learn with a two year Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship!



We have several vacancies for Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) and are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above, be able to demonstrate they are committed to a career in Pharmacy and will ideally have some previous pharmacy experience. Evidence of essential qualifications must be provided prior to interview. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

All posts are fixed term for 2 years with a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week and require participation inthe late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. In exceptional circumstances and reviewed on a case by case basis, a minimum of 30 hours per week may be considered.

Candidates will need to be available to start in February 2025.



Interview dates: 18th and 19th November 2024.

Throughout the two year post, PTPTs will gain practical experience and develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours across rotational opportunities in dispensary, pharmacy stores, community pharmacy and hospital wards. This is whilst undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by an accredited external education provider.



By the end of the two years PTPTs will;


• Have attained a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Be able to apply for Pharmacy Technician roles nationally

A considerable amount of additional study will be required in the student’s own time. The successful candidate must have good time management skills both in and out of work due to the pressure of undertaking the qualification, and being in full time employment. A learning contract must be adhered to at all times.



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following our merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that services may move site this year or next. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

For more information on University Hospitals Dorset visit:
• https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

For more information on training as a pharmacy technician and to view a webinar recording visit:
• https://joinourdorset.nhs.uk/pharmacy/techs/

For more information on apprenticeships and eligibility criteria visit:
• https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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