Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
About
Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.
We serve a population of almost 800,000 people and employ around 7,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.
Dorset HealthCare's services include:
Dorset's 12 community hospitals and minor injuries unitsAdult and children's community health services (physical and mental)Specialist learning disability servicesCommunity brain injury services
Our community health services encompass: district nurses, health visitors, school nursing, end of life care, sexual health promotion, safeguarding children, diabetes education, audiology, speech and language therapy, dermatology, podiatry, orthopaedic services, wheelchair services, anti-coagulation services, pulmonary rehab, early discharge stroke services, Parkinsons care, community oncology and breastfeeding support services.
Our annual income is around £253 million.
We have University Trust status and work collaboratively with Bournemouth University to provide benefits for patients and staff. Our University Trust status supports us in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff. The Trust also has active relationships with Southampton University and St Loyes.
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Key details
Location
SiteHahnemann HouseAddressHahnemann RoadTownBournemouthPostcodeBH2 5JWMajor / Minor RegionDorset
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours22.5 hours per week (flexible working)
- Part time
- Flexible working
Salary
Salary£22,402 - £26,977 p.a.Salary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaRecovery Education, Mental Health, CAMHS
Job overview
We have a exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and passionate qualified mental health professional (OT, RMN, SW) trainer to work alongside our peer trainers to develop within The Discovery Project our Children and Young person Recovery Education offer for upto 22.5 hours a week.
The Discovery Project is a partnership service between Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum; this is known as the Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership. The partnership brings together lived experience of Trauma, Mental Health issues and Emotional Distress with professional, clinical, and learned expertise. The vision of our partnership is for Dorset to be a place where people can thrive in their communities and be valued for who they are as citizens with all of their diverse experiences.
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The primary focus of this role will be on the Discovery Project. The project works in partnership alongside children and young people, their families and carers, staff, services, schools and VSCEs to build capacity and understanding in Recovery through Co-Production, Lived Experience and Recovery Education.
You will be required to work as part of The Discovery Project team, supported by the Recovery Education Lead and the Wellbeing and Recovery Partnership.
The role includes co-producing and co-delivering courses with peer specialists, providing contemporary specialist advice on areas of new developments, best practice and initiatives in Recovery Education.
We are looking for someone with an understanding of personal recovery, how personal recovery relates to clinical recovery and recognition of how the educational process supports mental health recovery.
Our main office base is in Bournemouth however, the service is pan Dorset and so travel is essential to the role.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
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Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Practitioner with the NMC or HCPC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Band 5 post registration clinical experience or equivalent
- Completion of further clinical skills training e.g. trauma informed practice, CBT, DBT, mindfulness training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working alongside people with lived experience of Mental Health problems.
- 6 Competion of the Recovery Elducation Centre train the trainer or equivalent
- Recognised learner support qualification (Learning & Assessing) or completion of a recognised AHP Educator Programme
Job specific experienc. Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate and work with people from all backgrounds in a strengths focused way
- 5 Experience and Knowledge of the theoretical underpinning of co-production and recovery and evidence of putting these into practic
- Experience of partnership working across different organisations
- Leadership & influencing skills
- 1 Demonstrable experience of working with young people with severe and enduring mental health problems and/or carers and supporters
- 2 Demonstrable experience of delivering training to professionals and teams
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working with young people and their supproters with severe and enduring mental health problems and/or carers and supporters delivering psycho-educational or educational materials
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work unsupervised & on own initiative
- Ability to integrate & work within a partnership with people with lived experience and other organisations
- Excellent interpersona skills
- Commitment to innovation & exploring new ways of working to continually improve learning delivery & working practice
- Able to travel within geographical area as required by service/requirements of post
Desirable criteria
- Lived experience of a mental health condition or emotional distress
Manageri and Leadership skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of leading & managing people
- Leadership & influencing skills
- Ability to use persuasive, motivational & negotiation skills to engage individuals & teams to bring about change
Documents
- Job Description and Person Specification (, 227.8)PDFKB
- Staff Benefits Leaflet (, 316.1)PDFKB
- Applications Recruitment Flowchart (, 434.1)PDFKB
- Guidance on Verification of ID (, 284.4)PDFKB
- Pay scales from 1 April 2024 (, 39.6)PDFKB
- DBS Information (, 22.9)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameTouria DyerJob titleCYP Recovery Education LeadEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07385930351Additional information
Paul Siebenthal
07788312760
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