About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Non-Medical Prescriber looking to make a meaningful impact in children and young people's mental health?
Join our National Deaf CAMHS (South West) team as a Band 7 Specialist Practitioner / Non-Medical Prescriber and become part of a unique, psychology-led service supporting deaf children, young people and their families across the region.
This is a rare opportunity to work within a bilingual, bicultural multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care while developing specialist expertise in Deaf mental health and neurodevelopmental pathways such as ADHD and autism. You'll be supported by a Consultant Child Psychiatrist and an experienced MDT, with excellent opportunities for training, development and national collaboration.
We offer flexible working, including home-based working options, alongside regional travel across the South West. British Sign Language (BSL) experience isn't required -- full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
Deliver highly specialist assessments, formulations and interventions for deaf children and young peopleAct as a Non-Medical Prescriber, providing medication reviews within a holistic, MDT-led approachHold and manage a clinical caseload, including keyworking responsibilitiesWork collaboratively with families using a "Think Family" approach to careProvide consultation, advice and training to education, health and social care professionalsContribute to service development, audit, research and innovationOffer clinical supervision and leadership to junior colleagues, trainees and wider team membersDeliver care that promotes equality, inclusion, recovery and positive mental health outcomesUndertake risk assessment and safeguarding work, ensuring safe, effective care
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Band 7 Non-Medical Prescriber within National Deaf CAMHS, you will work as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist mental health care to a complex and diverse caseload.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide specialist mental health assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for children and young peoplePrescribe and review medication in collaboration with the Consultant Psychiatrist, ensuring safe and effective treatment planningDevelop and implement individualised care plans, considering developmental, systemic and cultural factorsBuild strong therapeutic relationships with young people, families and carersUndertake risk assessments, safeguarding work and care planning, contributing to MDT decision-makingMonitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, adapting interventions where requiredCommunicate complex and sensitive information clearly, including when working with interpretersTeam and Service Contribution
Play an active role in multidisciplinary teamwork, including joint assessments and shared care planningProvide consultation and specialist advice to external agencies such as schools, social care and local CAMHS teamsContribute to service development initiatives, helping shape provision for Deaf young peopleParticipate in audit, research and quality improvement activitiesRepresent the service in regional and national forums as requiredLeadership and Professional Development
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and training to colleagues and studentsMaintain high professional standards in line with regulatory and organisational guidanceEngage in ongoing professional development, with access to specialist training and networksSupport a positive team culture, contributing to staff wellbeing and service excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised professional qualification in nursing, social work or occupational therapy and Evidence of continuous post-qualifying professional developmentCurrent registration with the relevant bodyQualified as a Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
Trained in therapeutic interventions such as FBT, DBT, CBT or other specialist eating disorder interventions.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in CAMHS and with families/carers and young people with mental health difficultiesKnowledge and experience of utilising therapeutic interventions with children with mental health difficulties)Experience of carrying out a role as a non-medical prescriber.Experience of working with children, young people with mental health difficulties.
Desirable
Knowledge or experience in working with deaf young people and their familiesExperience of working with clients with high risk presentations within CAMHS settings, such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts and actions and harm to othersExperience of supporting junior qualified and non-qualified staff members.Experience of working across service settings and agencies
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Foundation House
Wellsprings Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)