Job summary
Dorset HealthCare's CAMHS is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our expanding CAMHS Discharge Clinic, supporting children and young people as they transition safely and confidently out of specialist CAMHS services.
We are looking for a committed clinician who is:
- A Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration
- Passionate about improving the wellbeing of children and young people
- Skilled in communication, risk assessment, and evidence-based practice
- Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, adaptable, and reflective
- Organised, resilient, and confident with autonomy where appropriate
Experience within CAMHS, community mental health, or structured therapeutic approaches (CBT, DBT, MI) is desirable but not essential. We welcome motivated practitioners who are keen to learn and grow with the service.
Applications from candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an important point of a young person's care journey. As part of the Discharge Clinic, you will:
- Carry out timely assessments, wellbeing checks, and neurodevelopmental screening
- Deliver brief therapeutic interventions that promote discharge readiness
- Act as the lead professional for allocated young people preparing for transition
- Coordinate comprehensive, recovery-focused discharge plans
- Work collaboratively with families, GPs, schools, and wider health and social care partners
- Support transitions to community, education, and primary care services
- Facilitate individual and group-based interventions
- Maintain high-quality care planning and clinical record-keeping
- Participate in the duty rota as required
This is a pan-Dorset post, and some travel may be required.
About us
A Service in Transformation
The service is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments and initiatives underway. This role will evolve alongside the development of our service; initially, you may support existing teams while new structures are implemented. All positions are pan-Dorset and will involve having a temporary base during the transitional phase. As our service develops, some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours to reflect our commitment to being there at the moments that count most.
This is more than just a role - it's a chance to help shape a growing service and be part of something that really matters. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable and positive individuals who are inspired by the idea of making a genuine difference and who want to help shape the future of care in our community.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Access to a car that can be used for work purposes
- Experience of using Information Technology processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Access to a car that can be used for work purposes
- Experience of using Information Technology processes
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).
