CAMHS Practitioners | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£23,975 - £28,870 p.a.
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2LB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse/ RNLD or Qualified Social Worker? Join our multi-disciplinary team at Dorset CAMHS, and be part of our Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service.

You will work within the Getting More Help pathway, you will support children and young people with complex mental health needs through assessment, intervention and care coordination. You will play an important role in the implementation of the i-Thrive model, helping to develop and deliver responsive, accessible mental health services across Dorset. We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and adaptable practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality care and embracing innovative ways of working.

As our service develops, roles are currently pan-Dorset, you may work from a temporary base while new service structures are established. Flexible working arrangements, including extended hours, may be required.

This is a part-time post of 22.5 hours per week.

You will:

Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessment and formulation

Deliver goal-focused, evidence-based interventions for children and young people

Provide care coordination for a defined caseload

Work collaboratively with families, schools, social care, GPs and voluntary services

Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working and decision-making

Promote early intervention, recovery, resilience and inclusion

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records

Actively engage in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development

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’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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

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 using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026

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