# CAMHS Practitioners > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/camhs-practitioners/1d04cdad-f647-4c2a-9b1e-eea47019e5f5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/camhs-practitioners/1d04cdad-f647-4c2a-9b1e-eea47019e5f5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St Ann's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £23,975 - £28,870 p.a. - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T12:50:41.771Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Child_Adolescent_Mental_Health/Child_Adolescent_Mental_Health-v8338036 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8338036?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse/ RNLD or Qualified Social Worker? Join our multi-disciplinary team at Dorset CAMHS, and be part of our Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service. You will work within the Getting More Help pathway, you will support children and young people with complex mental health needs through assessment, intervention and care coordination. You will play an important role in the implementation of the i-Thrive model, helping to develop and deliver responsive, accessible mental health services across Dorset. We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and adaptable practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality care and embracing innovative ways of working. As our service develops, roles are currently pan-Dorset, you may work from a temporary base while new service structures are established. Flexible working arrangements, including extended hours, may be required. This is a part-time post of 22.5 hours per week. ### Main duties of the job You will: 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. ### 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. 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 candidate’s 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 Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Business Travel **Essential** - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [social worker jd&ps (pdf, 171.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713583) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2026 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) - [community mental health nurse jd&ps (pdf, 324.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713584) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.