Specialist Practitioner Connection - Poole, United Kingdom - Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Poole, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Are you a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist looking for a new role as a Specialist Practitioner? Our Team has a passion for making a difference to those in mental health crisis, come and join us to support our community.

The Connection service provides Dorset's 24/7 open access mental health crisis telephone line, open to the public, professionals and emergency services for support, advice, brief interventions, assessment (telephone/face to face) & signposting.

If undertaking Twilight or Night shifts the role will include Street Triage - working closely with the police to provide proactive screening, telephone advice and information sharing, to support the police in their response to those presenting with mental health concerns in custody and community.

As a Specialist Practitioner you will utilise your professional experience without carrying an individual caseload. You will work in a great location with a sea view from the office, direct beach access and free staff parking

We are committed to the professional development and support of all staff, offer a range of internal and external training/education programmes, alongside regular clinical and management supervision