ARRS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner | HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Specialist Mental Health Nurse to work in the Christchurch Primary Care Network (PCN) which comprises GP practices based in Christchurch. The successful candidate will be an experienced RMN Mental Health Practitioner who has worked within a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting.

• Work collaboratively between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services as part of an Integrated Model of Care.
• Provide targeted care according to the needs of the population, supporting the PCN clinical strategy.
• Prescribe medication inline with scope of practice and primary care guidance.
• Facilitate onward access to secondary care‑based services, third sector services, and link into existing support services via the Primary Care Network.
• Support local GP practices to rebuild and reconnect healthcare teams across the communities they serve.

• Experienced RMN Mental Health Practitioner with experience in Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team settings.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification or the passion to complete this qualification.
• Capable of prescribing medication within scope of practice and primary care guidance.

At Dorset Health Care, we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through 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’re proud of our outstanding CQC rating (2019) and the high levels of patient and staff satisfaction.

Details of the main duties and responsibilities for this role are in the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents. If we suspect that AI has been used to create your supporting statement and it does not reflect your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset Health Care offers an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like support, please contact dhc.

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