Camhs Iapt Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Dorset Healthcare University Nhs Foundation Trust; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is recruiting an IAPT Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join a transforming CAMHS service under the THRIVE framework. The role supports children, young people and families, delivering evidence‑based care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will hold a caseload, provide reviews, care coordination and post‑diagnostic guidance across ADHD and autism pathways, and collaborate with schools and partner agencies to ensure timely, appropriate support.

Qualifications

• RNLD or RMN or HCPC/UKCP registration
• Membership of professional body
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Qualification or working towards a specified therapy model in mental health

Responsibilities

• Assess, formulate and deliver high-quality interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders (ASC/ADHD).
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and across agencies (education, social care, health, voluntary sector).
• Contribute to multi‑agency meetings, care planning and risk management per safeguarding policies.
• Deliver interventions in clinics, community venues, schools and family homes; maintain records and participate in supervision and CPD.

Skills

RNLD or RMN or registered with HCPC or

Professional body membership

CPD evidence

Model of therapy qualification

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Disability and Autism

Job description

Job summary

Are you a qualified IAPT 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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 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 candidates 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 [e-mail]

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Post graduate experience
• Previous experience of working with adults, children and their families who experience mental health difficulties.
• Previous experience working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or ADHD and/or other neuro developmental disorders
• Experience in developing and delivering of 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
• An 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

Essential

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

Personal qualities

Essential

• 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

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.