CAMHS IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS pension

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Training and coaching

Preceptorship programme

Staff networks

Relocation support

Salary sacrifice scheme

NHS discounts

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs across ADHD and Autism pathways. The role involves caseload management, care coordination and post‑diagnostic support with ongoing supervision and professional development.

The post is a full-time position with flexible options including 30 hours or more part-time work.

Qualifications

• Qualified IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Disability and Autism required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, formulate and deliver interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders including ASC and ADHD.
• Collaborate with education, social care, health and voluntary sector; contribute to multi‑agency meetings and integrated care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and engage in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Skills

Caseload management

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Communication with schools

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Disability and Autism

Job description

Job overview

Are you a qualifiedIAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and evolving service? If you have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Disability and Autism, we'd love to hear from you.

Dorset CAMHS is transforming into a Family Mental Health Service, guided by the THRIVE framework. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and help shape services that put children, young people and families at the centre of care.

As an IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs across our ADHD and Autism pathways. You will hold a caseload, providing regular reviews, care coordination, post-diagnostic support, and practical advice to children, young people and their families. Working closely with schools and partner agencies, you will help ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. In return, you'll join a welcoming team where collaboration, innovation and professional development are actively encouraged.

This is a full-time position; however, part-time hours of 30 hours or more will be considered. Flexible working options may be available.

Join us and help make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Dorset.

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You will assess, formulate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, including ASC and ADHD. This will include consideration of associated presentations such as anxiety, low mood, attachment and social difficulties, ensuring interventions are tailored to individual needs.

The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and across agencies including education, social care, health and the voluntary sector. You will contribute to multi-agency meetings and integrated care planning, undertake risk assessments, and implement risk management plans in line with Trust safeguarding policies.

You will deliver interventions in a range of settings including clinics, community venues, schools and family homes as appropriate. The post holder will contribute to service development, audit, outcome monitoring and participation activity aligned with the THRIVE framework, maintain accurate clinical records, and engage in regular supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

This is a pan-Dorset role with a temporary base during service transformation. As the service continues to develop, flexibility will be required to support changing service needs. The ability to travel independently across Dorset is essential.

Working for our organisation

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.

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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 [emailprotected].

Please note 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.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What working for us will provide:

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
• Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

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Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).