Main area CAMHS Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700, flexible pattern may be considered) Job ref 152-M372.24
Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Shelley Clinic Town Bournemouth Salary £29,870 - £35,969 p.a. Salary period Yearly Closing 04/12/2024 23:59
CAMHS Community Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
Are you a registered professional? The Bournemouth and Christchurch Core CAMHS Team are looking for an enthusiastic Community Practitioner to join their supportive team.
As a CAMHS Community Practitioner, you will deliver a variety of care and intensive evidence-based treatment interventions, on a one-to-one, family and group basis to promote recovery, appropriate in partnership with children, young people and families/carers. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies providing a high quality of care ensuring high standards of clinical practice are met.
If you are looking to develop your skills working with young people, then this is an ideal opportunity to transfer your current skills and learn new ones. We’ll make sure that you gain the right expertise through our Clinical Competency Framework, we'll guide and support you, offer appropriate further training with excellent clinical supervision and line management support.
This post is a full time role covering Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00, flexible working may be considered and driver is essential for this role.
A Band 5 developmental position would be considered for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will hold a clinical caseload including the CCO role, offer evidenced based interventions in line with our care pathways and take part in our duty rota.
You will make judgements about appropriate models of treatment, often involving highly complex issues and situations and thus requiring analysis, comparison and interpretation of a range of options.
You will undertake mental health assessments in a variety of settings including home, clinic, schools and acute settings and ensure appropriate treatment plans are initiated.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* 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.
* ENB998/Mentor Prep/teaching and assessing in clinical practice.
Job specific 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
* 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
* 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
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
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