Specialist Practitioner - Intellectual Disabilities

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a committed Specialist Practitioner for the Intellectual Disability CAMHS service. This full-time role involves coordinating care for children with complex mental health needs, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Candidates should possess strong skills in person-centered care and be able to collaborate effectively with families and other professionals.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering targeted interventions for children with complex needs.
• Valid driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Care Coordinator for patients with complex behaviors.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and support families.
• Plan and execute health improvement initiatives.

Skills

Person-centered care

Mental health assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervision and mentorship

Job description

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.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gary Sutton-Boulton Job title: Senior Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01202584353

Please feel free to contact us for a discussion on the role or to arrange a visit to our clinic.