CAMHS Practitioners
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, DT12LBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£23,975 to £28,870
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse/ RNLD or Qualified Social Worker? Join our multi-disciplinary team at Dorset CAMHS, and be part ...
Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessment and formulation
Deliver goal-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people
Provide care coordination for a defined caseload
Work collaboratively with families, schools, social care, GPs and voluntary services
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working and decision-making
Promote early intervention, recovery, resilience and inclusion
Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
Actively engage in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development
Visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- NMC/HCPC/SWE registered
- Understanding of therapy outcome measures.
- Knowledge of the legislative framework within which occupational therapists work.
- Knowledge and application of therapy assessments and interventions relevant to the client group.
- Ability to manage demanding workload to agreed deadlines and timescales
- An ability to write correspondence and reports
- Documented evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable: - Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems; - Previous experience in Children's Mental Health/CAMHS
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate information clearly
- Ability to liaise successfully with colleagues in other sectors, health service and private and voluntary organisations
- Ability to manage time and conflicting demands and prioritise workload accordingly
- Ability to communicate verbally with patients/carers and colleagues
Desirable: - Experience of group work
Additional requirements
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and the issues relating to disabled people.
- Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
- The willingness to work flexibly
Business Travel
Essential: - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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