Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH17 8WGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced and motivated Principal Clinical Psychologist looking to make a meaningful impact within a Core CAMHS team? In Dorset, we are t...
To conduct thorough psychological assessments, formulating problems and delivering evidence-based programmes of care with children and families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
To regularly review and monitor outcome of assessment and effects of treatment in line with goal-based outcomes and the care programme approach.
To plan and prioritise own workload whilst coordinating with colleagues in the CAMHS locality teams so service users do not wait longer than necessary for a planned intervention.
To plan and chair multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency professional and family meetings (e.g. care planning/ discharge planning). To implement the participation agenda.
To provide specialist psychology supervision, training and consultation to colleagues working across agencies, with the approval of the Team Leader. To contribute to recruitment and selection of less senior staff.
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.
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- 2:1 honours degree in Psychology or better. Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS.
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer or with Statement of Equivalence) as accredited by the BPS or HPC.
- Specialist Supervisory training.
- Clinical supervision for trainee and assistant clinical psychologists
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
- Knowledge of legislation, white papers, etc. and implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to CAMHS
Desirable: - Extended skills and training specifically related to child and adolescent mental health
Job specific experience
Essential
- Training to work as a qualified clinical psychologist.
- Clinical experience with children and adolescents mental health
- Ability to sit in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time Ability to concentrate intensely for long periods of time
- Ability to deal with exposure to highly distressing/ emotional circumstances
Desirable: - Ability to undertake clinical audits; - Leadership experience; - Management experience
Information Technology
Essential: - Ability to use a computer and Internet for word processing, keeping electronic notes, spreadsheets, presentations, teaching and information seeking purposes
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Must be capable of working on own initiative and acting independently
- Need to tolerate working conditions which may be unpleasant and where there is some exposure to vandalism and aggressive incidents.
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding or where professional opinions may differ and to form relationships where there may be barriers to these relationships being formed.
- Ability to use a range of assessment materials (including psychometric tests). Ability to manipulate test materials that require a high level of speed, accuracy and concentration.
- Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to "hold" the stress of others.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to conduct complex risk assessments and develop appropriate strategies to minimise risk.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPS and HPC and working to professional guidelines. Must be capable of working on their own initiative and acting independently
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- 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
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Provenance
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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