Senior CAMHS Clinical Practitioner – Lead & Innovate Care

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Practitioner to support CYPMH Dorset within the i-Thrive service model across pathways for children, young people and families. The role includes advanced assessments, specialist interventions and clinical leadership during a period of expansion.

The post is full-time with scope for 22.5 hours minimum and potential job sharing; DBS checks are required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
• Current registration with appropriate professional body, eg NMC / HCPC / UKCP
• Core professional qualifications as Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Applied Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of working at Band 6 with young people their families and carers.
• The experience and ability to provide clinical and/or management supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and highly complex situations.
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, for young people
• Ability to supervise clinically at an advanced level
• Clinical Supervisor Training

Responsibilities

• You will undertake advanced clinical assessments, develop formulations, and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Working within the i-Thrive framework, they will ensure care is responsive, person-centred, and aligned to the needs of children, young people, and their families.
• A key aspect of the role is providing clinical leadership and oversight of the patient journey, supporting timely access to services, effective care planning, and monitoring patient flow to identify and address barriers to care. The post holder will help ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.
• The Senior Clinical Practitioner will hold a specialist caseload, delivering individual, group, and family interventions, and undertaking comprehensive risk assessment and management to support safe, effective clinical decision‑making.
• The role includes providing consultation, supervision, and professional support to multidisciplinary colleagues, working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated care. The post holder will also contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, and transformation activity in line with Thrive principles.

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Practitioner to support CYPMH Dorset within the i-Thrive service model across pathways for children, young people and families. The role includes advanced assessments, specialist interventions and clinical leadership during a period of expansion.

The post is full-time with scope for 22.5 hours minimum and potential job sharing; DBS checks are required and visa sponsorship is not available.