Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Duty Practitioner
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Job Opportunity: CAMHS Duty Practitioners
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced mental health professionals to join our Core CAMHS teams as Duty Practitioners on an 18-month fixed-term contract. Full-time opportunities (37.5 hours per week) are available within our teams in Bournemouth, Poole, and North and East Dorset.
About the Role
As a CAMHS Duty Practitioner, you will provide timely assessment, risk management, and support for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help coordinate urgent responses and ensure young people and families can access the right support at the right time.
This role is suitable for registered Mental Health Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and other Allied Health Professionals with experience of working with children, young people, and families. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across health, education, social care, and voluntary sector services to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Providing duty cover and supporting children and young people requiring urgent assessment or intervention.
- Undertaking mental health and risk assessments in clinics, schools, homes, and acute settings.
- Developing risk management and treatment plans with young people, families, and carers.
- Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
- Providing consultation, advice, and support to families and partner agencies.
- Working collaboratively with health, education, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues.
- Supporting safeguarding processes and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service improvement.
- Supporting colleagues and students through supervision and mentorship.
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About Us
We are looking for practitioners who are confident in assessing risk, making informed clinical decisions, and working in a fast-paced environment. In return, we offer regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across Dorset.
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.
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.
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The service is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments and initiatives underway. This role will evolve alongside the development of our service; initially, you may support existing teams while new structures are implemented. All positions are pan-Dorset and will involve having a temporary base during the transitional phase. As our service develops, some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours to reflect our commitment to being there at the moments that count most.
This is more than just a role - it’s a chance to help shape a growing service and be part of something that really matters. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable, and positive individuals who are inspired by the idea of making a genuine difference and who want to help shape the future of care in our community.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Jennifer Thomas
Job Title: Clinical Service Manager - Poole
Email Address: Jennifer.Thomas2@nhs.net
Sue Quigley
Job Title: Clinical Service Manager North and East Dorset
Email Address: susan.quigley@nhs.net
Lisa White
Job Title: Clinical Service Manager Bournemouth
Email Address: lisa.white6@nhs.net
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