About this role
Job summary
Are you an enthusiasticIAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitionerlooking to join a supportive and developing service within CAMHS Gateway and community CAMHS teams. You will have completed thePostgraduate Diploma in Learning Disability and Autism.
In Dorset, we are transforming our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services into aFamily Mental Health modelthat embraces and adopts theTHRIVE framework. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to service development and innovation, supporting a whole-family approach grounded in compassion, collaboration and shared decision-making.
You will work closely within a multidisciplinary team and with partner agencies to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs. You will hold a caseload of children and young people on the ADHD and ASC pathways, providing regular review, care coordination and liaison with families, schools and partner agencies. You will provide post-diagnostic advice, guidance and support to children, young people and their parents/carers to promote understanding and effective management of needs.
This is a full-time post; we would consider part-time hours with a minimum of 30 hours, and flexible working may be considered. This is a pan-Dorset post, with a temporary base during the transitional phase, and may require flexible working as the service develops to ensure responsive care. The ability to travel across Dorset is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will assess, formulate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, including ASC and ADHD. This will include consideration of associated presentations such as anxiety, low mood, attachment and social difficulties, ensuring interventions are tailored to individual needs.
The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and across agencies including education, social care, health and the voluntary sector. You will contribute to multi-agency meetings and integrated care planning, undertake risk assessments, and implement risk management plans in line with Trust safeguarding policies.
You will deliver interventions in a range of settings including clinics, community venues, schools and family homes as appropriate. The post holder will contribute to service development, audit, outcome monitoring and participation activity aligned with the THRIVE framework, maintain accurate clinical records, and engage in regular supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
About us
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.
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
Knowledge, skills and training Essential
RNLD or RMN or RN with current NMC registration Or Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration or UKCP registration. Membership of professional body Evidence of continuing professional development Recognised qualification or working towards a qualification in a specific model of therapy relevant to a mental health setting.
Desirable
ENB998/Mentor Prep/teaching and assessing in clinical practice.
Job specific experience Essential
Post graduate experience Previous experience of working with adults, children and their families who experience mental health difficulties. Previous experience working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or ADHD and/or other neuro developmental disorders Experience in developing and delivering of group work and/or teaching groups of children Experience of multi-agency working Good understanding of Safeguarding issues Ability to manage demanding workload to agreed deadlines and timescales An ability to write correspondence and reports Documented evidence of continuous professional development Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Knowledge of the standards required by the Care Quality Commission Previous experience working with children and young people in a CAMH service
Desirable
Ability to work with young people with challenging behaviour Evidence of the legislative framework Experience in teaching on in-house (professionals/peers) training sessions
Information Technology Essential
Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Personal qualities Essential
Ability to manage time and conflicting demands and prioritise workload accordingly Willing to work autonomously Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
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.
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Palmerston Rd
64 Palmerston Road
Bournemouth
BH1 4HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)