CAMHS IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity in our Gateway and community CAMHs teams for enthusiastic IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioners to join their supportive team. The service is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments and initiatives underway. This role will evolve alongside the development of our service; initially, you may support existing teams while new structures are implemented. All positions are pan‑Dorset and will involve a temporary base during the transitional phase. As our service develops, some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours to reflect our commitment to being there at the moments that count most. This is more than just a role – it's a chance to help shape a growing service and be part of something that really matters. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable and positive individuals who are inspired by the idea of making a genuine difference and who want to help shape the future of care in our community.

Main duties of the job:

• Hold a clinical caseload including the CCO role, offer evidence‑based interventions in line with care pathways and take part in the duty rota.
• Make judgements about appropriate models of treatment, often involving highly complex issues and situations requiring analysis, comparison and interpretation of a range of options.
• Undertake mental health assessments in a variety of settings including home, clinic, schools and acute settings and ensure appropriate treatment plans are initiated.
• Have a special interest in working with neurodiversity and offer treatments that can support children and young people with a diagnosis of ADHD and autism spectrum condition.

At Dorset HealthCare we are 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.

Person Specification:

• 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.
• Postgraduate 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 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 time‑scales.
• Ability to write correspondence and reports.
• Documented evidence of continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.
• 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.

Desirable:

• ENB998/Mentor Prep/teaching and assessing in clinical practice.
• Ability to work with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Evidence of the legislative framework.
• Experience in teaching on in‑house (professionals/peers) training sessions.

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.

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