Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
The Bournemouth and Christchurch CAMHS team are looking for a Family Practitioner to join their supportive multi-disciplinary team.
As a Family Practitioner you will provide practical help and support and guidance to children, young people and their families who are receiving treatment in CAMHS. You will assist in the identification of those families who would benefit from receiving support and promote the importance and relevance of the parenting care pathway to families whose child/children display emotionally disrupted behaviours where parenting support would be the key intervention, resulting in promoting their recovery in their community environment.
Experience of working in a clinical role in mental health is essential and you will need to have experience of working therapeutically with children and young people with mental health presentations and their families.
The Family Practitioner role is a part time 30 hours, permanent post. The clinic is currently open from 9-5 Monday to Friday. You must hold a full current UK Driving Licence and discussions around working hours and days can be negotiated.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide practical help and support where there is evidence of extreme emotionally disrupted behaviours which warrant specific evidence-based parenting programmes.
2. To encourage parents to recognise their skills and strength as a highly effective strategy in supporting their child/children.
3. Ensure the highest standards of service are provided; to ensure that services to young people and their carers are delivered and developed accordingly to Trust, Social and Healthcare departmental policies.
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* Experience working with young people
* Experience working with outside agencies
* Significant experience of working with young people with mental health problems and distress
* NVQ Level 3 in health or social care
Job specific experience
* The ability to work in challenging and complex situations
* Ability to create innovative solutions working alongside patients to help meet their identified goals and needs
* Experience of supporting young people with mental health problems
* Experience of supporting families of young people with mental health problems
* Experience of delivering & facilitating group activities/interventions
Information Technology
* IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
* Experience of using Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Additional requirements
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
* Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
* A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
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 name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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