Camhs Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join the Poole Core CAMHS team.The post holders will work full time (37.5 hours), hold a clinical caseload, predominantly working with young people who present with behaviour that challenges predominantly within the Neurodevelopmental framework of Autistic Spectrum Conditions and ADHD but whom reach threshold for our CAMHS service. Additionally there is a requirement to hold a small caseload as Care Co-Ordinator and partake in the teams duty system.

We are committed to continuous learning to improve patient outcomes so this means that we are also committed to the professional development of our workforce. We want to ensure you have the opportunity to grow and progress in your within our CAMHS Service, so take the first step on this journey by joining us and be as passionate about high quality care as we are.

There is an expectation that you will work closely across the multi-agency networks, have excellent communication skills and an ability to build effective multi-agency relationships.

The Post holder will be able to provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessment for this patient group alongside other specialisms within the Multi Disciplinary Team.

Applicants will have some experience in one or more evidence based clinical interventions, have developed engagement skills, be confident working with young people who display behaviour that challenges in a community setting and be focused on working with their families to meet their goals. The post holders will also participate in the team duty system and may be asked to provide crisis support to young people and their families.

In return you will receive supervision, support and training to develop your skills and you will work in teams with a strong ethos of team work and effective multi agency working. Applications are welcomed from well-motivated clinicians who are resilient, flexible and are able to demonstrate high standards of care.

There may be occasions when the post holder has to observe the young person and family in the home environment in order to offer specific advice.

In addition to the main responsibilities of the role, the post holder will be expected to act as Care Co-Ordinator for a small number of young people on their caseload. You will also be part of the teams duty system.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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.