Role Overview
We’re recruiting experienced CAMHS Professionals (Band 6) to join our multidisciplinary team at Poole CAMHS. The role is open to Mental Health Nurses (RMN/RN – Child/LD) and Social Workers (registered with Social Work England).
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver specialist assessment, goal‑focused interventions, and care coordination for children and young people with a range of mental health presentations.
* Work collaboratively with families, schools, social care, GPs, and voluntary organisations to promote recovery, resilience, and inclusion.
* Manage a varied caseload, delivering care in clinics, schools, community settings and home visits.
* Provide evidence‑based interventions (individual, family and group), tailored to developmental needs.
* Complete risk assessments and implement robust safety and crisis plans, including contribution to rota duties.
* Contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings, multi‑agency liaison, and holistic care planning.
* Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and outcomes monitoring.
* Offer mentorship/supervision to students and junior staff; support service audit and quality improvement.
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with local procedures and national legislation.
Requirements & Information
* Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
* Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must hold a valid right to work in the UK and not require sponsorship if successful.
* All positions are pan‑Dorset and may require a temporary base during the transitional phase. Some roles may involve working flexibly within extended hours.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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