Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Practitioner to join our innovative Integrated Front Door (IFD) team within our Dorset Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service. This is a unique opportunity to transform how children, young people, families, and professionals access mental health support.
As the first point of clinical contact, you will offer timely assessments of need, provide advice and signposting, and ensure safe triage to the most appropriate service pathway. You will exercise advanced clinical judgment and decision-making skills, working collaboratively across health, education, and social care systems.
CYPMH Dorset - A Service in Transformation
CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments enabling us to enhance our services in line with Thrive principles. This role will evolve as we develop, beginning with supporting existing teams from a temporary base during the transition. Positions are pan-Dorset, and the future service will include extended operational hours as we expand.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build skills, influence new initiatives, and grow professionally. We are looking for adaptable, positive individuals who are eager to help shape our future and thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Main duties of the job
The ECP will have strong, demonstrable clinical experience of working therapeutically with children and young people with mental health presentations and their families. The post holder will work cohesively alongside the Team Leaders, Clinical Lead and Clinical Service Manager and other ECP in providing robust clinical leadership, supporting the team with complex cases, hold a caseload within their sphere of professional and clinical competence, contribute to multi-agency meetings by providing expert clinical input and promoting the role of CAMHS. The post holder will provide inspirational clinical leadership to the team, promoting positive outcomes for the young people of Dorset by ensuring that the service provides high quality interventions and offering.
Main Duties of the Job
Receive and respond to referrals into CYPMH via the Integrated Front Door.Apply evidence-based clinical judgment to assess needs and formulate care plans.Escalate high-risk cases and ensure robust risk management.Provide specialist mental health advice and consultation to professionals.Champion integrated working across agencies and contribute to service development.Support the clinical development of team members and mentor colleagues.
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 description
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job description
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Knoweldge, Skills & Training
Essential
- Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
- Current registration with appropriate professional body, eg NMC / HCPC / UKCP
- Core professional qualifications as Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Applied Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience of working at Band 6 with young people their families and carers.
- The experience and ability to provide clinical and/or management supervision.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and highly complex situations.
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for young people
Desirable
- Ability to supervise clinically at an advanced level
- Clinical Supervisor Training
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a CAMHS Team
- Experience of effective working with multidisciplinary teams and other agencies.
- Experience of making judgements in complex operational or clinical matters
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues and contributing to training within a safeguarding environment.
Managerial / supervisory experience
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented.
- Ability to carry out clinical supervision effectively.
Desirable
- Evidence of effective staff management, including management of individual and team performance
- Demonstrable experience of leading/managing a multi professional team
Personal qualities / attributes
Essential
- Able to influence and work with local partners in health and social care developing new services.
- Evidence of resilience in a range of complex and demanding situations
- Willingness to explore new ways of working with services and delivery and encourage staff to do so.
- Ability to manage time and conflicting demands, and prioritise workload of self and that of others accordingly.
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, able travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Able to travel between sites
Person Specification
Knoweldge, Skills & Training
Essential
- Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
- Current registration with appropriate professional body, eg NMC / HCPC / UKCP
- Core professional qualifications as Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Applied Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience of working at Band 6 with young people their families and carers.
- The experience and ability to provide clinical and/or management supervision.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and highly complex situations.
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for young people
Desirable
- Ability to supervise clinically at an advanced level
- Clinical Supervisor Training
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a CAMHS Team
- Experience of effective working with multidisciplinary teams and other agencies.
- Experience of making judgements in complex operational or clinical matters
- Experience of working with safeguarding issues and contributing to training within a safeguarding environment.
Managerial / supervisory experience
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented.
- Ability to carry out clinical supervision effectively.
Desirable
- Evidence of effective staff management, including management of individual and team performance
- Demonstrable experience of leading/managing a multi professional team
Personal qualities / attributes
Essential
- Able to influence and work with local partners in health and social care developing new services.
- Evidence of resilience in a range of complex and demanding situations
- Willingness to explore new ways of working with services and delivery and encourage staff to do so.
- Ability to manage time and conflicting demands, and prioritise workload of self and that of others accordingly.
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, able travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
- Able to travel between sites
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
