Mental Health Practitioner - Community Mental Health Rehab Team West
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 p.a. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT2 9TB |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7662415/152-M42225 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Nationally it has been recognised that rehabilitation is an important clinical area that supports longer term recovery for people experiencing complex psychotic illnesses.
The CRT supports people who are negatively impacted by disabilities related to serious mental illness who may be treatment resistant or who have previously spent long periods in hospital. It aims to support people regain improved quality of life through independence and engagement in meaningful activities.
The CRT West team is based at Forston Clinic. We offer a pan Dorset service (barr BCP) and as such all staff will be provided with appropriate IT equipment.
All post holders will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team that may include Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialists, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staffing.
This posts working between the hours of Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, flexibility will be considered.
The caseload numbers will reflect the complexity of the client base that Mental Health Practitioners will be care coordinating in the community. It is anticipated that these clinicians will manage between 10 and 12 clients in the community including those transitioning from Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.
To provide a high quality, recovery focused and person centred approach to a caseload of individuals which always considers people’s safety, their potential and hopes, privacy and dignity and supports individuals to maximise their independence and connections within their community.
To act as a clinical role model providing leadership, support and day to day supervision to junior members of the team, facilitating effective working
within the team and collaborative and multidisciplinary working.
To support the development of staff and assist them in meeting work
demands in providing a high quality patient experience and contributing to the continuous development of rehabilitation services to the people of Dorset
Promote a safe working environment for all.
Work effectively with other agencies to support individuals in the
community in order to provide holistic care and support in line with best
practice guideline and evidence.
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 £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
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.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026
Nationally it has been recognised that rehabilitation is an important clinical area that supports longer term recovery for people experiencing complex psychotic illnesses.
The CRT supports people who are negatively impacted by disabilities related to serious mental illness who may be treatment resistant or who have previously spent long periods in hospital. It aims to support people regain improved quality of life through independence and engagement in meaningful activities.
The CRT West team is based at Forston Clinic. We offer a pan Dorset service (barr BCP) and as such all staff will be provided with appropriate IT equipment.
All post holders will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team that may include Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychology Assistants, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialists, Social Workers, Care Managers, Admin Assistants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Medical Staffing.
This posts working between the hours of Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, flexibility will be considered.
The caseload numbers will reflect the complexity of the client base that Mental Health Practitioners will be care coordinating in the community. It is anticipated that these clinicians will manage between 10 and 12 clients in the community including those transitioning from Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.
To provide a high quality, recovery focused and person centred approach to a caseload of individuals which always considers people’s safety, their potential and hopes, privacy and dignity and supports individuals to maximise their independence and connections within their community.
To act as a clinical role model providing leadership, support and day to day supervision to junior members of the team, facilitating effective working
within the team and collaborative and multidisciplinary working.
To support the development of staff and assist them in meeting work
demands in providing a high quality patient experience and contributing to the continuous development of rehabilitation services to the people of Dorset
Promote a safe working environment for all.
Work effectively with other agencies to support individuals in the
community in order to provide holistic care and support in line with best
practice guideline and evidence.
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 £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
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.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026