Role 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.
Team Culture and Community
Bridport Community Mental Health Team is a well‑established multidisciplinary team made up of highly skilled mental health professionals. The team has a compassionate and proactive approach to patient care, strong links with the local community, and is at the forefront of joint working initiatives with primary care and the voluntary sector.
Responsibilities
- Manage a patient caseload in the community, undertaking bio‑psychosocial assessments.
- Cover the duty rota and provide evidence‑based interventions with patients.
- If a registered nurse, rota to the Depot clinic, support the nursing team with blood draws, and manage the Clozaril Clinic.
Requirements
- Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to be covered by the Trust.
- Full and valid UK driving licence and use of own vehicle on Trust business.
- Applicants may present a valid DBS certificate through a subscription to the DBS update service.
About Dorset HealthCare
We run 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. Dorset HealthCare is rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC and has high levels of patient and staff satisfaction.
Working with Us
You’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and be encouraged to be the best version of yourself. We celebrate diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and aim to empower people to make the most of their lives.
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