A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a Part Time Specialty Doctor with Section 12(2) status whowillbebasedatForston Clinic and will join a well-established Home Treatment Team providing acute care to both adult and older adults with functional mental illness from across West Dorset.
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This is a part time post for a Part time General Adult or Older People Psychiatrist Section 12(2) approved working in Forston Clinic and in the community in the West Dorset.
The postholder will work with the HTT West providing acute care to patients registered with general practitioners within West Dorset. The Team provides patient-centered consultant and Nurse-led care. The Specialty Doctor will be supported by a Consultant, an ANP, a psychologist, in addition to the wider multidisciplinary team. The Team has the opportunity to access the recovery House Beds (3) in Weymouth to support patients.
The HTT West works alongside the HTT East based in St Ann’s Hospital in Poole, aiming to provide similar approach and excellent quality of care to patients transitioning from one side of the county to the other.
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.
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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 Wednesday 2 Apr 2025