Are you an RMN or OT with evidence of community and dementia experience? Intensive Community Support Dementia team are looking for a Mental Health Nurse to join their supportive team based at Forston Clinic, Dorchester!
We are offering a unique opportunity for a fantastic development post from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Clinical Team Leader role. Full training will be given, and you will have the opportunity to expand your nursing skills. As this role covers North and West Dorset and is based in the community, a driver is essential for this role; pool cars are available.
We are a specialist service in which Community Mental Health Teams can refer to when a patient's behaviours become more challenging. We offer high-quality interventions to help patients in their own environment, which could be either a care/residential home or in their own private home.
You will need to be dynamic and highly motivated, with exceptional assessment, risk management, and care formulation skills. Communication skills and clinical decision-making are essential in this role. ICSD is a ‘virtual ward’ and senior nursing staff must be able to process information in a variety of ways accurately and quickly.
We are looking for either Full Time or Part Time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week. ICSD is a 7-day-a-week service, operating from 07:30-20:00. We work on a rota basis 07:30 -15:30 / 12:00 – 20:00 covering alternate weekends at enhanced pay.
You will work with CMHT’s, social care, and other agencies to benefit patients and support carers while patients are under our care and signpost for ongoing support. An understanding of MHA, MCA, and safeguarding legislation is essential.
Responsibilities include: Undertake assessments, nurse reviews, manage a small group of patients, and triage referrals as they come in. As a Clinical Team Leader, you will undertake shift management ensuring the smooth running of the team, using resources effectively.
Full training will be provided. If undertaking this post as development, please see the competency plan attached. For further information, please contact us.
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved, you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
We welcome informal visits/conversations to discuss the job role or any questions you may have regarding applying for this role.
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.
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.
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 us.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses/occupational therapists/physiotherapists, and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses, please email us.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive a £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
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We are offering a unique opportunity for a fantastic development post from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Clinical Team Leader role. Full training will be given, and you will have the opportunity to expand your nursing skills. As this role covers North and West Dorset and is based in the community, a driver is essential for this role; pool cars are available.
We are a specialist service in which Community Mental Health Teams can refer to when a patient's behaviours become more challenging. We offer high-quality interventions to help patients in their own environment, which could be either a care/residential home or in their own private home.
You will need to be dynamic and highly motivated, with exceptional assessment, risk management, and care formulation skills. Communication skills and clinical decision-making are essential in this role. ICSD is a ‘virtual ward’ and senior nursing staff must be able to process information in a variety of ways accurately and quickly.
We are looking for either Full Time or Part Time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week. ICSD is a 7-day-a-week service, operating from 07:30-20:00. We work on a rota basis 07:30 -15:30 / 12:00 – 20:00 covering alternate weekends at enhanced pay.
You will work with CMHT’s, social care, and other agencies to benefit patients and support carers while patients are under our care and signpost for ongoing support. An understanding of MHA, MCA, and safeguarding legislation is essential.
Responsibilities include: Undertake assessments, nurse reviews, manage a small group of patients, and triage referrals as they come in. As a Clinical Team Leader, you will undertake shift management ensuring the smooth running of the team, using resources effectively.
Full training will be provided. If undertaking this post as development, please see the competency plan attached. For further information, please contact us.
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved, you will not be able to commence working in the post.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
We welcome informal visits/conversations to discuss the job role or any questions you may have regarding applying for this role.
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.
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.
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 us.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses/occupational therapists/physiotherapists, and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses, please email us.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive a £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
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