About this role
Job summary
Are you an established Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with expertise in Children and Young People's Mental Health? CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth and development, supported by new investment and a strong commitment to transforming how children and young people access mental health support.
As the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, you will prescribe and review medication as anindependent non-medical prescriber(profession dependent) in our Getting More Help team, working within a THRIVE-informed, needs-led model of care. You will be an experienced registered health professional with a strong CAMHS background and demonstrable capability inadvanced clinical practice, leadership and system working.
As part of a multi-professional CAMHS team, you will deliverhighly specialist, evidence-based and person-centred care, managing complex clinical presentations and providing expert leadership within a developing pan-Dorset system. You will be confident managing risk and complexity, influencing change and working autonomously within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency context.
What we offer is to support you to build your skills, influence new initiatives, and grow professionally. The Advanced Clinical Practitioner role is a full-time post of 37.5 hours. We will be flexible and welcome part time applicants with a minimum of 30 hours. This role is to cover PAN Dorset. For any queries, please contact Kathryn Amos, Senior Service Manager [email protected]
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
Provideadvanced, autonomous clinical practicefor children and young people with highly complex mental health needs Undertake comprehensive assessments, formulation, diagnosis and care planning, including proactive risk management Manage complete episodes of care, including admission and discharge decisions where appropriate Act as a senior clinical leader within CAMHS, influencing practice, pathways and service development Provide expert consultation, advice and leadership across the system, including partner agencies Lead and contribute toquality improvement, audit, service evaluation and research Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to colleagues, including trainee and aspiring ACPs Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and compassionate, trauma-informed care throughout practice
About us CYPMH Dorset - A Service in Transformation
CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting phase of development, with ongoing investment to strengthen access, responsiveness and integrated working across the system.
The Access Team sits at the heart of this transformation:
The Integrated Front Door, providing a single point of access, advice, consultation and triage Getting Risk Support, coordinating timely and proportionate responses for children and young people experiencing increased or high levels of mental health risk The service works closely with health, education, social care, emergency services, and voluntary and community sector partners to ensure children and families receive the right help, at the right time, from the right service.
This role offers a rare opportunity to influence and shape both access models and risk-informed care pathways within a developing, system-wide CAMHS offer.
Why Join Dorset HealthCare? Dorset HealthCare is a forward-thinking, values-led organisation committed to improving lives through compassionate, high-quality care. We actively support advanced practice, clinical leadership and innovation.
We offer:
Strong support for advanced clinical practice and professional development Regular clinical supervision and leadership support Opportunities to influence system transformation and service redesign NHS pension, generous annual leave and flexible working options The chance to live and work in one of the UK's most beautiful counties
Job description Job 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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Person Specification
Education & Training Essential
Registered health practitioner with membership of relevant professional body MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent route to Advanced Clinical Practice with evidence of meeting the nationally agreed capabilities Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor's training/recognition of teaching abilities. Registered non-medical prescriber (where professionally appropriate) Relevant role specific qualifications or training (i.e leadership courses, specific clinical skills, psychological therapies etc)
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Clear and demonstrable evidence of advanced, autonomous practice in the management of patients / service users Evidence of Continuing Professional Development through an advanced clinical practice portfolio demonstrating advanced level practice across the four pillars of clinical practice, education, leadership and research Knowledge and understanding of the Trust's strategies relevant to role Demonstrable knowledge of legislation, guidelines and best practice in relevant to area of clinical practice and application of these to practice Demonstrable experience of working in a provider organisation and within a relevant specialty as Registered Practitioner Band 7 level. Experience of effective use of electronic patient / service user record systems Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Evidence of designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in practice Evidence of involvement in policy and leading practice change Evidence of research involvement
Skills Essential
Evidence of effective leadership and risk management skills Able to demonstrate advanced skills for assessing and interpreting complex client conditions, comparing a range of options and taking appropriate action Able to undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis and support aspiring and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners through supervisory roles Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation, and where there may be barriers, with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills. Able to work independently and autonomously as role demands Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards and service improvement Experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans .e.g. organising own time, co-ordination with other agencies and plans for sudden, unforeseen circumstances. Able to actively research for the potential to improve quality and customer care, seeking new ideas and methods to improve health care Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Attributes Essential
Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team and able to demonstrate changes of practice through these Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Charlton Down, Dorchester
DT2 9TB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)