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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 rota assistant to provide support to the Medicine and Older Persons Services Rota Co-ordinator.

The successful applicant will be based with the Rota Team at UHD covering both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital sites. This is a full-time role.

In order to be successful in this application you will need to be able to plan, organise and support rota administration within the department. You will work alongside a well established rota coordination team consisting of coordinators and administrators.

The rota assistant will be working closely with the Service Managers, Business Manager and clinical colleagues.

This is an exciting time to join the recently merged trust. This in turn will create a lot of opportunities to effect change and deliver services in a positive, inclusive manner.

Base Location: Cross site cover at Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals

Interview Date: TBC

To provide a comprehensive range of administrative support to Medicine and OPS Rota Co-ordinator, including supporting clinicians with regards to rota queries and leave bookings and to provide cover during Rota Co-ordinator absences.

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, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during Sept2025, when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

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


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Dorset HealthCare for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join the CAMHS Gateway service.

CAMHS Gateway currently provide assessments and brief interventions for families referred into CAMHS across Dorset. We are going through an exciting period of transformation, meaning that there may be some changes to the post, including to the working base (however this will remain in Dorset).

This is a one year fixed term full-time position. Early application is advised because applications will be capped.

Within Dorset, there are a number of parts to the CAMHS team. In CAMHS Gateway, we provide assessments and brief interventions with families referred into CAMHS.

As an assistant psychologist in the team, you will be able to have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in CAMHS Gateway and other parts of the service. You will gain experience in assisting in the provision of psychological support for families (including running groups), completing screening tools as part of the neurodevelopmental pathway, clinical audits and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

In addition to this, a large part of the role will be working with Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprise (VCSE) services as we are currently piloting a pathway between CAMHS and VCSE organisations. This will include helping families who are referred to a VCSE organisation following assessment in CAMHS Gateway, ensuring that theyhave help navigating services anddo not feel 'dropped' if an onward referral is made.

The post will be Pan-Dorset so being able to travel would be essential.



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 is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.




This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

Do you take enormous pride in delivering safe, compassionate care, resulting in a high-quality patient experience?

Do you want to make a difference to patient care?

If yes, we want you to join our friendly, committed and dynamic team on Ward 1 (Gastroenterology) to cover maternity leave

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic positive person who takes pride in their work to create a vision and collaboratively work with the multi-disciplinary team to promote and build and maintain independence for our patients

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC
• Provide leadership and demonstrate a high quality of clinical care and practice
• Coordinates and manages the delivery of inter-professional car
• Ensures the prompt instigation of appropriate treatment following consultation with the relevant care group
• Monitors the plans of care for patients with other team members to ensure that care is implemented and remains appropriate to the needs and wishes of the patient
• Ensure clear lines of communication between the ward team, Matron’s and wider Directorate
• Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are
• Contribute to developments in the Trust in response to Trust objectives and develops practice accordingly
• Ensures patient care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols and to the agreed standard
• Deliver specialised care in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and their family

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, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
• To Lead and develop Ward 1 to meet the needs of the service
• To lead and manage the development and provision of a high quality nursing service and environment for the inpatient service of ward / department
• To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence based patient centered care pathways and package
• To ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively managed to deliver a high quality service
• To work closely with specialty Consultants, multi-disciplinary teams, other clinical leaders, Matrons and directorate managers to provide a high quality and cost-effective patient focused service
• To establish a balance between clinical and managerial demands so as to maintain clinical credibility.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

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We have a vacancy for a specialty grade doctor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years’ experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide anaesthesia for theatre work with onsite distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist. There will also be a commitment to critical care and/or obstetric anaesthesia both in and out of hours with off-site supervision from a consultant anaesthetist or intensivist. The timetable is based around a 10 PA contract with the option to take an additional PA if desired.

As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.

We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit and/or obstetric unit in office hours; as well as shifts of out of hours cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist or anaesthetist.
Additionally he/she/they will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants. There will be opportunities for career development which the department will support.
The department is able to accommodate different levels of experience; however newly appointed post holders will be expected to at least provide overnight Intensive Care cover, including airway skills.

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, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

The Obstetric unit is moving from the Poole site to the RBH in spring of 2025, and our critical care units will merge onto the Bournemouth site in Autumn 2025. At this time, a brand new perioperative care unit will be formed on the Poole site which will be staffed by members of the anaesthetic department. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient, analysing complex clinical signs, findings from physical examination, patient history and investigation results to diagnose medical/surgical conditions .

 Works autonomously in recognised situations and provide anaesthetic care independently to appropriate patients and surgical cases, including obstetric patients.
 Utilises professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events and captures the learning from these experiences to improve patient care and service delivery
 To develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, relatives and MDT where required
 Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers.
 To provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries
 Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities, health care professionals or agencies, ensuring accurate written and verbal communication
 Solo transfers of patients both intra and inter hospital where applicable
 Documents in medical notes, history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation, plan of care and treatment provided
 Undertakes reviews of critical care patients and formulates and discusses plans on Consultant ward rounds.
 To actively support the discharge planning process of patients and communicates with the receiving area/team discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team.
 Recognises own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help from a range of multiagency and interprofessional resources in their practices.
 Maintains confidentiality of patient; discerning when confidential information should be shared in order to maintain safe conditions for healthcare practice.


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

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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

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.


The Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership, which is a formal partnership between Dorset Health Care and Dorset Mental Health Forum are excited to recruit into this Advanced Lived Experience Lead role for Trauma Informed Approaches.

We are looking to recruit an individual with experience of operational, educational, clinical, or strategic leadership who also has lived experience of distress understood as ‘personality disorder’ or complex emotional needs or complex trauma. This role will require the intentional sharing and use of their own Lived Experience expertise in all aspects of the work.

The successful candidate will work alongside our other Advanced Lived Experience Lead in Trauma Informed Approaches. The leads will develop trauma informed training with a focus on Trauma, Complex Trauma and Safety. They are responsible for the training and development of a cohort of trainers, including their induction, development, support and the delivery of high quality lived-experience specific supervision in partnership with the Recovery Education Centre, our Recovery College and Dorset Mental Health Forum.

They will co-develop and co-deliver a local strategy for Trauma Informed Approaches and will need to work collaboratively with the leads in both Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum.

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 Sunday 28 Jul 2024

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Band 3 administrator to come and work within our busy and friendly team at Bournemouth West Community Mental Health Team.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong attention to detail to provide comprehensive administrative support to the team.

The successful candidate will require ability to multi-task and work flexibly to manage the workload in accordance with agreed quality standards, and demonstrate a good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including Outlook and Word.

Previous NHS experience would be an advantage but not essential.

The post will be based at Hahnemann House, but occasional cover may be needed at the partner base at Turbary Park.

To ensure the provision of a professional and efficient and confidential administration service and a high standard of customer care.

Provide information to patients, staff, carers, relatives, G.Ps and Community Mental Health Teams, relating to appointments, patient care, service pathways and meetings. This should be done alongside the maintenance of computer systems, spreadsheets and databases that are required by the team.

The role also requires the sharing reception duties, using sound communication skills, sometimes being required to respond calmly to challenging or aggressive communication from patients.

You will also transcribe audio using Winscribe, requiring long periods of concentration, as well as recording and transcribing minutes /notes from meetings in addition to assisting with audits and surveys.



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 Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

The post holder will be employed in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate at University Hospitals Dorset to work at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.

This is an exciting time to join as we are currently made great progress with a vision in creating a first class fully integrated Trauma and Orthopaedic Service within our Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites as part of the new University Hospitals Dorset.

This position offers a wealth of clinical experience which includes working in our Derwent Orthopaedic Centre (which now boasts a new 3rdmodular theatre) and main theatres on the elective site.

This is a 12 month fixed term post.

This post is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and it is expected that the successful candidate will provide a mixture of operating and outpatient clinic activity.

The new appointee will:

Undertake regular elective surgical lists.

Undertake regular elective clinics.

Support the care of inpatients admitted under elective consultants.

Participate 1 in 5 weekend elective lists.

Undertake ward rounds on elective wards.

To seek appropriate advice from consultants and inpatient specialities as required.

A minimum of 1.5 SPA per week are committed to continuing professional development, audit governance and for agreed recognition of professional activities as agreed between the post holder and clinical Lead for the specialty.



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, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

This post is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and it is expected that the successful candidate will provide a mixture of operating and outpatient clinic activity. It is also expected that the successful applicant will work together with the other Middle Grades to provide a robust elective knee service. Successful candidate may be expected to work across other sites in University Hospitals Dorset.

Please see job description and person specification for more details.


This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jul 2024

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Staff Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab (Bank) Bournemouth Hospital | Ward | Bank | Part time Up to £24.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse at our Bournemouth Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Staff Nurse, you will: Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker Join a close-knit team headed by our matron on our consultant-led ward Fully understand and pay close attention to each patient's needs Work directly with some of the best clinical talent around Gain valuable experience of new practices, equipment and facilities Collaborate with practitioners across other departments to ensure continuity in patient care Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

An exciting position has become available in the dialysis unit for a highly skilled haemodialysis assistant practitioner.

Previous experience in dialysis essential but candidates will be supported to obtain all knowledge, skills and competencies required of the Assistant Practitioner role.

The successful candidate will either already hold Associate Practitioner, Nursing associate qualification or equivalent qualification, or be willing to undertake the Apprentice Associate Practitioner course to gain the qualification. Band 3 will be paid until course completion.

Providing a warm, friendly welcome to patients, ensuring their needs and comfort are met during their stay in the unit, so excellent communication skills are essential to the role.

The role involves setting up the unit, stock control, ordering, programming dialysis machines.

Managing dialysis access, both needling of fistulas, and grafts plus dialysis catheters in order to deliver effective dialysis.

needling of complex access under sonosite guidance, full training will be given

link role/ area of specialist interest that enhances care in the unit and an enthusiasm to share knowledge with the team

be passionate about acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff, and be confident in ability to escalate concerns and discuss patients care with MDT, external agencies and significant others.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online


This advert closes on Monday 22 Jul 2024

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Bournemouth Older Persons and Adults Community Mental Health Teams are looking to recruit a committed, dynamic and innovative Occupational Therapist to work within the team to provide a comprehensive locality wide OT service.

The role of the OT will be to provide specialist OT specific assessments and interventions across both the adults/older persons CMHT's within a specified area using evidence based, client-centred assessments and interventions. To promote maintenance of functional independence in self-care, meaningful occupational skills and leisure through the use of occupation.

The post holder will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team, comprising of a Psychiatrists/Psychologists, Nurses, STR Workers and Social Workers. Working alongside these professionals the OT will undertake assessments of individuals, addressing occupational performance and skills deficits to contribute as part of the overall care plan.

This post has become available at a very exciting time. Significant investment has been made available to review and reconfigure community mental health services through the Access Wellbeing transformation project. Within this post you will have the opportunity to participate in the project, shaping our future services and developing the delivery and scope of occupational therapy in adult mental health.

To undertake specialist autonomous assessments, interventions, and management of patients on an independent caseload and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / service users.

Providing follow-up and monitoring through clinical assessment and interventions to support people to return and remain at home. 

Undertake clinical observations and holistic assessments, acting on findings and liaising with the MDT as required. 

Provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity

To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, in order to restore or improve their quality of life and to maintain independence, embedding Recovery Principles into practice.

As this post is a locality role, there is an expectation that the successful candidate operates across the Christchurch, Southbourne and Bournemouth areas, whilst the office is based at Kings Park Community Hospital. You will need to have a valid driving licence and use of a car as you will be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes/community settings.

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.




This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jul 2024

Are you a highly organised Administrator looking to join a supportive and compassionate team? The East Integrated and Christchurch/Southbourne CMHT's are looking for an administrative assistant to work alongside a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, providing admin support to the Community Teams, focusing mostly on patient dedicated administrative tasks as well as being a key part of helping the teams run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

As an administrative assistant you will need to be proficient in a range of software programmes such as Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word, have experience of minute taking, advanced typing skills, audio typing, excellent attention to detail and be able to cope under pressure. Experience of using existing medical databases, such as RiO, would be of a significant advantage.

The Administrative Assistant must be confident on the phone as they will be required to communicate with a range of different health care professionals, patients, their relatives, and carers which can sometimes lead to difficult conversations.

If you are looking for a change whilst working with a wide variety of professionals, this could be the role for you. Flexibility, responsiveness, and IT/communications skills are essential for this post.

The Administrative Assistant role is a full-time post and we would support proficient and experienced applicants looking for hybrid working arrangements.

To ensure the provision of effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support including dealing with telephone enquiries, relatives, carers, GPs, and other agencies, maintaining good communications between staff members of the Trust, GP Practices and outside representatives demonstrating discretion and confidentiality.

To attend meetings as required and take and transcribe formal minutes at meetings. To have access to team diaries, plan and organise activities and events including meetings and multi-disciplinary meetings with internal and external organisations as requested.

Ensure letters, memorandums and reports are of high quality and are complete in terms of presentation and accuracy and adhere to Trust Policy and guidelines.

To ensure that patient appointments are made effectively and in a timely manner using the Electronic Patient Record.

To ensure the maintenance of accurate information on patient records systems, databases, and spreadsheets.

Be responsible for accepting referrals from a range of sources, screening for appropriateness, gathering information and registering on the patient record.

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 Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 rota assistant to provide support to the Medicine and Older Persons Services Rota Co-ordinator.

The successful applicant will be based with the Rota Team at UHD covering both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital sites. This is a full-time role.

In order to be successful in this application you will need to be able to plan, organise and support rota administration within the department. You will work alongside a well established rota coordination team consisting of coordinators and administrators.

The rota assistant will be working closely with the Service Managers, Business Manager and clinical colleagues.

This is an exciting time to join the recently merged trust. This in turn will create a lot of opportunities to effect change and deliver services in a positive, inclusive manner.

Base Location: Cross site cover at Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals

Interview Date: TBC

To provide a comprehensive range of administrative support to Medicine and OPS Rota Co-ordinator, including supporting clinicians with regards to rota queries and leave bookings and to provide cover during Rota Co-ordinator absences.

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, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

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


This advert closes on Monday 15 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The CAMHS Enhanced Support and Liaison Team is looking for a highly motivated and organised Admin Team Lead to join the team on a full-time basis.

The role is based at Palmerston Road in Bournemouth overseeing the day-to-day administrative functions across the Pan Dorset CAMHS Enhanced Support and Liaison tem, which provide assessment and care for young people with mental health difficulties both in the acute hospitals and within the community across Dorset. This will require the post holder to be responsible for the line management and supervision of the administration team.

You will be joining a welcoming, professional leadership team where you will receive plenty of peer support, regular supervision, and work within a friendly, supportive environment alongside our administrative team within the PAN Dorset locality.



This is a very varied role and would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of working in a busy team. A flexible and adaptable approach with excellent communication skills, multi-tasking abilities, and IT literacy are essential.

An understanding of the NHS and Local Authorities is preferable but not essential.

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 Thursday 11 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