Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
About
Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.
We serve a population of almost 800,000 people and employ around 7,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.
Dorset HealthCare's services include:
* Dorset's 12 community hospitals and minor injuries units
* Adult and children's community health services (physical and mental)
* Specialist learning disability services
* Community brain injury services
Our annual income is around £253 million.
We have University Trust status and work collaboratively with Bournemouth University to provide benefits for patients and staff. Our University Trust status supports us in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff. The Trust also has active relationships with Southampton University and St Loyes.
Key details
Location
Site: Hillcrest
Address: 31 Slades Farm Road
Town: Ensbury Park
Postcode: BH10 4EU
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Flexible working
Salary
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 p.a.
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)
Specialty
Main area: Mental Health
Job overview
To be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a service user caseload within the community, focusing on service users with or suspected of having a First Episode Psychosis (FEP). To provide high quality 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 multi-disciplinary Early Intervention Service team in developing high quality and innovative services to service users with First Episode Psychosis.
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Responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload of patients, age 14-65 years with regular supervision and guidance from a designated supervisor.
Promoting and participating in the multi-disciplinary assessment and development of treatment/care programmes and reviews.
Acting as a Care Co-ordinator and fully implementing and adhering to the Trust policies on Integrated CPA and Risk Assessment.
To deliver in the provision of specialist interventions i.e. Family Interventions or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis CBTp (according to skills).
To work in a socially inclusive way and in line with the recovery model.
To promote the needs of carers, complete carer’s assessments and care plans and support local Carer/User Groups.
Promoting the Trust’s philosophy of treatment/care.
Administration of medication, ensuring compliance with nursing responsibilities under the Medicines Act (1971), the local care of Drugs policy and other relevant Trust clinical procedures (according to clinical registration).
To participate in the Team Duty Worker rota and adhere to the Trust requirements for this role.
To participate in the Initial Assessment rota.
Ensuring compliance with approved Trust clinical nursing policies/procedures and the Trust’s supervision policy.
Ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act regulations/procedures and Code of Practice.
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.
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 contact The Prince’s Trust at [email protected] to access the support.
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Excellent NHS pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website for more information.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you. Alternatively, if you would like more information about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
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Applicant requirements
Warning: You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Info: 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.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
* Registered Mental Health Nurse/ OT/Social Worker, Valid Registration with the appropriate professional body e.g. NMC/SWE/HCPC
Experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant experience working with clients with psychosis in Adult and or CAMHs services
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of current primary care issues
SKILLS, ABILITIES &KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
* Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
* The ability to: prioritise & meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching & assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management.
* Skills in managing complex cases.
* Understanding of current policy and guidance relating to Early Intervention in Psychosis services.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
* Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
* Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
* Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Simon Potterton
Job title: Service Lead
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01202 584336
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