Do you have a passion and specialist interest in child development and neurodevelopment? Would you like to work towards a CYP-IAPT Diploma within the specialism of LD/ASD?
We want to recruit clinicians with a passion for developmental and neurodevelopmental differences in children and young people to complete the CYP-IAPT diploma in LD/ASD. These roles follow the Recruit To Train programme, and successful candidates will undertake a 12-month training course at the University of Exeter while completing a clinical placement in CAMHs.
During the training programme, you will be trained to complete assessments for learning differences and Autism, as well as provide adapted therapeutic interventions with neurodivergent children and families where there are co-morbid mental health and behavioural difficulties. We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm, a high level of skills, and experience. All staff will work as part of a team, receive regular clinical supervision, and have access to a high-quality in-house CPD programme.
This is a full-time post; trainees will spend three days in placement and two days at university/study.
The course is due to begin in January 2026, and applicants must be able to enroll by 1st December and start by January 26. Travel is a key part of the training, around Dorset and to Exeter University for training days, so the use of a car is essential.
Good administrative, time management, and communication skills are also essential. Experience working within a children's health and wellbeing service in the NHS or similar organization is highly desirable.
Responsibilities include assessing clients with Autistic Spectrum conditions or Learning Disabilities for suitability for evidence-based interventions, referring complex cases to managers or supervisors, making decisions on referral suitability, and adhering to referral protocols.
Please only apply after fully reading and understanding the Job Description and Person Specification. Use the "Supporting Information" space to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to this role.
Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants subscribing to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.
This is a fixed-term role; for current NHS staff, it can be offered on a secondment basis with prior permission.
The Children's Mental Health network includes services like Core CAMHs, ID-CAMHs, Looked After Children, Forensic CAMHs, and Mental Health Support Teams in Schools.
At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic Trust rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, with high patient satisfaction and staff engagement scores.
We are an inclusive workplace encouraging authenticity and excellence. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision of continual improvement through compassion and expertise.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Dr Jac Dendle
* Job title: Clinical Lead Psychologist
* Email: jac.dendle@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01202 308084
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