Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 152-M320.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bridport Hospital
- Town
- Bridport
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 p.a., pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Mental Health Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
To work as part of the Bridport Community Mental Health Team. To be responsible and professionally accountable for a patient caseload within the community. The postholder will be working with people with a serious mental illness, providing high quality nursing care and treatment alongside the multi-disciplinary team.
Bridport Community Mental Health Team is a well established multidisciplinary team made up of highly skilled mental health professionals. The team have a compassionate and proactive approach to patient care.
The CMHT has strong links with the local community and are at the forefront of an increased number of joint working initiatives with primary care and the voluntary sector.
This is an exciting time for Community Mental Health Teams across Dorset Healthcare due to the implementation of the transformation plan.
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.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for a caseload in the community , undertaking bio-psychosocial assessments, cover the duty rota and providing evidence-based interventions with their patients.
If the postholder is a registered nurse, they will be rota'd on to the Depot clinic and also support the nursing team with taking bloods and be part of managing the Clozaril Clinic.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Nurse / Occupational Therapist/Social Worker
- Valid registration with NMC or equivalent body
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Competent with the safe administration of depot preparation injection technique
- The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching and assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management
Business Travel
Essential criteria
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Additional requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maxine Benjamin
- Job title
- Clinical Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01308426281
- Additional information
Please contact Maxine Benjamin for an informal visit or telephone call to discuss the position
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