Specialist Practitioner - Intellectual Disabilities

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization within the healthcare sector is seeking a Specialist Practitioner for its ID CAMHS service. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions and coordinating care for children with complex mental health needs. This full-time position supports professional development with ongoing supervision and operates in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered

Support with ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level with post registration diploma.
• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
• Provide specialized assessments and interventions.
• Develop tailored care programs for professionals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Effective communication

Mentorship

Education

Degree in relevant field

Membership of Professional Body

Job description

Job summary

Are you a dedicated and innovative professional seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact? We are pleased to offer an exciting vacancy within our well-established Intellectual Disability (ID) CAMHS service.

As a Specialist Practitioner, you will serve as a Care Coordinator for a specific caseload of patients presenting with complex behaviors and/or significant mental health needs. Your role will involve delivering person-centered, evidence-based, targeted interventions to support children, their families or carers, and the multi-disciplinary team. Regular clinical and peer supervision will be provided to support your ongoing professional development.

Our team operates collaboratively, fostering a supportive environment that encourages skill development and multi-disciplinary working.

This is a full-time, permanent position within the pan-Dorset ID CAMHS service. The role involves working across two sites in Dorset--Southbourne and Dorchester--with your primary base at Seascape, Southbourne. A valid driving license and access to a car are required, as travel to patient homes and community settings will be part of your duties. Flexible working arrangements may be available, provided service needs are met.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a high-quality, person-centered approach to care that consistently prioritises individuals' safety, privacy, and dignity.

To provide specialised assessments, interventions, treatments, and case management as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

To offer expert guidance to colleagues regarding the management and care of patients or service users.

To develop tailored care programs for other professionals to implement, ensuring delivery is appropriate and effective.

To plan, execute, and evaluate health improvement initiatives across various settings.

To provide supervision, mentorship, training, and clinical support to students and qualified practitioners.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

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

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M068.25

Job locations

Seascape

19 Beaufort Road

Bournemouth

BH6 5AJ

Job description 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.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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]

Job description 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.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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]

Person Specification Education Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body

Desirable

• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)

Experience Essential

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
• Experience of specialist working
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

Managerial/Supervisory Experience Essential

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
• Experience of devising and delivering training

Personal Attritubutes Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
• Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

Person Specification Education Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body

Desirable

• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Non-Medical Prescriber (if professionally appropriate)

Experience Essential

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
• Experience of specialist working
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism

Desirable

• Recent previous experience within a comparable role

Managerial/Supervisory Experience Essential

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
• Experience of devising and delivering training

Personal Attritubutes Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
• Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
• Experience of planning and organising complex activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, planning off duty rotas and undertaking discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
• Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seascape

19 Beaufort Road

Bournemouth

BH6 5AJ

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seascape

19 Beaufort Road

Bournemouth

BH6 5AJ

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)