Job summary
Assertive Outreach West is seeking a registered Mental Health Nurse to join our well established team in meeting the needs of our service users. If you are an RMN with experience working with people suffering with mental ill health whether this be inpatient or community based we would love to hear from you.
Assertive Outreach team are able to offer exciting opportunities for either a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse 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.
You will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Support Time Recovery Workers, Occupational Therapists.
This post has become available at a very exciting time following the Rehab review. There has been significant investment available to review and expand the Assertive Outreach Team covering pan Dorset.
The Assertive outreach Weymouth team covers pan Dorset County, with the exception of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
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
Main duties of the job
The primary role responsibility is being a dedicated Care Coordinator for a caseload of patients with whom you'll provide person centred targeted support to assist in aiding their holistic recovery. There are opportunities for you to advance you own clinical assessment skills whilst risk assessment will remain at the forefront of everything you do. Alongside this there will be duty working and assisting in the completion of regular clinics i.e. depot, Olanzapine and physical health. You should have recent experience of working in a mental health environment and will need to be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in your work with service users.
It goes without saying that you are reliable, committed and motivated with excellent communication, organisational skills with the ability to prioritise. In return we are ready to offer you comprehensive structured management supervision, management you can approach any time and peer support which is second to none. In addition to this we are also happy to support you in advancing your own skill set using additional learning opportunities such and NMP, ACP and psychological therapies.
The post is for 37.5hrs covering Monday to Friday, 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- car driver
- NMC Registered
- Experienced RMN at band 5/6. For Development role Band 5 working within MH pre qualifying last 12 months
- A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service
- Experience of Ault Mental Health specialist working
Desirable
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patient/clients and of providing highly specialist advise.
Job specific Experiences
Essential
- Band 6 - Significant post registration demonstrable experience within mental health services, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs . Band 5 and 6 Knowledge of the legislative framework Able to demonstrate the ability to clarify the therapist role in the team. . - A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service . The ability to provide clinical / management supervision . Understanding of therapy outcome measures . Comprehensive knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group . Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; recognising own limitations & when to ask for support and advice.
- Experience a Practitioner level 5/6 Band 5 evidence of 12 months working within Specialist MH pre qualifiying
- . Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff and delegating effectively
Desirable
- oExperience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
Managerial/Supervisory experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
Information Technology / Resources
Essential
- oAbility to use IT systems to undertake Care Co-ordinator duties Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- car driver
- NMC Registered
- Experienced RMN at band 5/6. For Development role Band 5 working within MH pre qualifying last 12 months
- A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service
- Experience of Ault Mental Health specialist working
Desirable
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patient/clients and of providing highly specialist advise.
Job specific Experiences
Essential
- Band 6 - Significant post registration demonstrable experience within mental health services, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs . Band 5 and 6 Knowledge of the legislative framework Able to demonstrate the ability to clarify the therapist role in the team. . - A clear understanding of the function of a rehabilitation service and a demonstrable knowledge of therapeutic interventions used within the rehabilitation service . The ability to provide clinical / management supervision . Understanding of therapy outcome measures . Comprehensive knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group . Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; recognising own limitations & when to ask for support and advice.
- Experience a Practitioner level 5/6 Band 5 evidence of 12 months working within Specialist MH pre qualifiying
- . Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff and delegating effectively
Desirable
- oExperience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
Managerial/Supervisory experience
Essential
- oExperience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
Information Technology / Resources
Essential
- oAbility to use IT systems to undertake Care Co-ordinator duties Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
