Job overview

Waterston Unit is a mixed sex ward, with 18 beds, providing high quality care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment enabling patients to have shorter stays in hospital and develop clear plans of care.  The team are highly motivated for implementing recovery-based care, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions.  We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and value learning, having regular teaching and supervision.

The multi-disciplinary team provides treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses including Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.  The aim of staff is to provide high quality care and treatment and enable patients to return home with support from the Home Treatment Team and/or their Community Mental Health Team.

In return we can also offer you:

• The Trust will provide additional support to secure accommodation for the successful applicant if required
• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
• NHS pension scheme
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Main duties of the job

We are proud to:

• Treat patients using positive engagement, psychological approaches (including CBT and DBT-informed practice) and medicines
• Place patients and their families/carers at the centre of recovery
• Co-produce individualised care plans
• Prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing
• Encourage meaningful activity both on and off the ward
• Promote independence, healthy lifestyles and self-care
• Work alongside other health professionals and utilise excellent communication skills for handovers of information. 

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.