Job Overview
We are excited to recruit new permanent Specialist Mental Health Practitioners to join our team in the North Bournemouth Primary Care Network (PCN), funded by the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
This role is ideal for proactive, passionate professionals eager to provide innovative, high-quality care to individuals needing mental health support in a primary care setting.
You will:
- Bridge the gap between primary and secondary mental health services
- Work across three GP practices within the PCN
- Collaborate closely with Community Mental Health Teams and Steps to Wellbeing Service
- Deliver triage, assessments, and evidence-based interventions
- Lead mental health training and development initiatives in practice
Main Duties
As part of our Integrated Model of Care, you will:
- Collaborate with GPs and mental health teams to offer seamless, patient-centred care
- Support PCN clinical strategy by delivering targeted mental health services
- Improve access to care and facilitate appropriate referrals
- Coordinate with secondary care, third-sector providers, and local support services
- Help transform the way mental health is delivered in primary care
This is a full-time post (37.5 hours/week) offering a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community.
Working for Dorset HealthCare
We’re on a mission to empower people to live their best lives through joined-up healthcare services. Dorset HealthCare runs:
- 12 community hospitals
- Specialist inpatient facilities
- Broad mental health and community services for a population of nearly 800,000
Why join us?
- Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC
- 95% of patients report a good or very good experience
- 89% of staff say they feel they can make a difference
- Work in beautiful Dorset—seaside, countryside, or lively towns
- Inclusive, equal-opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity
Location: The Banks and Bearwood Medical Centre, Bournemouth
Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £46,148 – £52,809 p.a.
Closing Date: 11/06/2025 at 23:59
Job Reference: 152-M064.25
Employer: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Essential Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Training
- Professional qualification: RMN, OT, Social Worker, or Psychologist (degree or equivalent + Master’s-level knowledge or experience)
- Registration with a relevant professional body
- Experience teaching and mentoring staff
Job-Specific Experience
- Band 6 (or above) experience
- Strong risk management background
- Experience in care programme development and multi-disciplinary team work
Leadership & IT
- Experience supervising and developing staff
- Skilled in using electronic patient records and Microsoft Office
- Report writing and data analysis capabilities
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (if applicable)
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 10 years)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Flexible/family-friendly working
- One-on-one career coaching and free training
- Relocation support (where applicable)
- NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
- Nine active staff networks
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Application process
- Ensure your supporting statement clearly aligns with the job criteria
- Review the job description and person specification
- Submit your application before the deadline
If you meet the criteria and are excited to take on this challenge
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