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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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    Full-time
    Entry Level

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  • You must support patient care, ensure safety, implement care plans, engage in activities, promote autonomy, communicate well, learn new skills, and work shifts, including nights. Mental health experience is desirable.
  • You will support care provision, ensure a safe environment, implement care plans, engage patients in activities, and promote autonomy in a therapeutic setting under the guidance of a nurse.

Requirements

  • - Working under the leadership of a Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • - Supporting the provision of care to meet patient's needs including physical, psychological and social
  • - Ensuring the environment is safe and therapeutic when nursing patients with high risk behaviours
  • - Implementing co-produced and individualised care plans and contribute to evaluation of these interventions
  • - Lead on and engage patients in a variety of activities both on the ward and off the ward
  • - Promote freedom of choice, autonomy and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment
  • - Ability to interact well with people
  • - Passionate, willing to listen to what they have to say
  • - Interested in learning and applying new skills
  • - Ability to work shifts over the 7 day week, including night shifts
  • - Experience working within healthcare, specifically mental health, is desirable

Responsibilities

  • - Working under the leadership of a Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • - Supporting the provision of care to meet patient's needs including physical, psychological and social
  • - Ensuring the environment is safe and therapeutic when nursing patients with high risk behaviours
  • - Implementing co-produced and individualised care plans and contribute to evaluation of these interventions
  • - Lead on and engage patients in a variety of activities both on the ward and off the ward
  • - Promote freedom of choice, autonomy and least restrictive practice, in a safe and therapeutic environment

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Mental Health Support Worker role in the Female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)?

The main purpose of the Mental Health Support Worker role is to provide compassionate and effective care to women experiencing acute phases of serious mental disorders while supporting their recovery in a therapeutic environment.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

While experience in healthcare, specifically mental health, is desirable, it is not mandatory. We welcome individuals without experience, and support will be provided to develop skills within the role.

What type of patients will I be working with in this role?

You will be working with female patients presenting with psychotic disorders, mood disorders, complex trauma, and personality disorders.

What kind of shifts can I expect to work?

You can expect to work shifts over a 7-day week, including night shifts.

Will I be working as part of a team?

Yes, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that is friendly and passionate about providing the best experience for service users.

What kind of activities will I be involved in with the patients?

You will lead and engage patients in a variety of activities both on the ward and off the ward to promote recovery and therapeutic engagement.

Who will I be under the leadership of during my work?

You will be working under the leadership of a Registered Mental Health Nurse.

What does the environment look like in the PICU?

The environment aims to be safe and therapeutic, designed to support patients with high-risk behaviors and promote autonomy while ensuring a calm atmosphere.

How does Dorset HealthCare ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace?

Dorset HealthCare promotes equal opportunities and celebrates diversity, ensuring that everyone can be authentic and is encouraged to be their best selves.

How can I arrange an informal visit to the unit?

You can arrange an informal visit by contacting Alice Griffiths, the Ward Manager, via email at alice.griffiths7@nhs.net or by phone at 01202 492008.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of health services across Dorset, including community health, mental health, and acute care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that improves the health and well-being of the local population. They focuses on ensuring accessible, effective, and integrated services that address both immediate and long-term health needs.