CAMHS IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in the UK seeks enthusiastic IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioners to join their team in Bournemouth. This position offers the chance to support mental health initiatives while providing evidence-based interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Candidates should possess relevant nursing or allied health qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to professional development. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the role includes a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £46,580 annually.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Recognised qualification in a model of therapy relevant to mental health.
• Postgraduate experience in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Hold a clinical caseload including the CCO role.
• Offer evidence-based interventions in line with care pathways.
• Undergo mental health assessments in various settings.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptability

Positive mindset

Education

RNLD or RMN or RN with current NMC registration

Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity in our Gateway and community CAMHs teams for enthusiastic IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioners to join their supportive team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Hold a clinical caseload including the CCO role.
• Offer evidence-based interventions in line with our care pathways and take part in the duty rota.
• Make judgments about appropriate models of treatment for highly complex issues and situations, requiring analysis, comparison and interpretation of a range of options.
• Undertake mental health assessments in various settings (home, clinic, schools, acute settings) and ensure appropriate treatment plans are initiated.
• Special interest in working with neurodiversity, offering treatments for children and young people diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum condition.
• Full time, Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00; flexible working considered; driver essential for this role.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and training

• RNLD or RMN or RN with current NMC registration OR Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration or UKCP registration.
• Membership of professional body.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Recognised qualification or working towards a qualification in a specific model of therapy relevant to a mental health setting.

Desirable

• ENB998/Mentor Prep/teaching and assessing in clinical practice.

Job-specific experience

• Postgraduate experience.
• Previous experience of working with adults, children and families experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Previous experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or ADHD and/or other neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Experience in developing and delivering group work and/or teaching groups of children.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Good understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Ability to manage demanding workload to agreed deadlines and timescales.
• Ability to write correspondence and reports.
• Documented evidence of continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
• Knowledge of the standards required by the Care Quality Commission.
• Previous experience working with children and young people in a CAMH service.

Desirable

• Ability to work with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Evidence of the legislative framework.
• Experience in teaching on in-house (professionals/peers) training sessions.

Information Technology

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.

Personal qualities

• Ability to manage time and conflicting demands and prioritise workload accordingly.
• Willing to work autonomously.
• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

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.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 152-M331.25A

Job locations: Palmerston Rd, 64 Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4HT

Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us

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.