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Salary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Dorset HealthCare for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to join the CAMHS Gateway service.
CAMHS Gateway currently provide assessments and brief interventions for families referred into CAMHS across Dorset. We are going through an exciting period of transformation, meaning that there may be some changes to the post, including to the working base (however this will remain in Dorset).
This is a one year fixed term full-time position. Early application is advised because applications will be capped.
Within Dorset, there are a number of parts to the CAMHS team. In CAMHS Gateway, we provide assessments and brief interventions with families referred into CAMHS.
As an Assistant Psychologist in the team, you will be able to have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in CAMHS Gateway and other parts of the service. You will gain experience in assisting in the provision of psychological support for families (including running groups), completing screening tools as part of the neurodevelopmental pathway, clinical audits and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
In addition to this, a large part of the role will be working with Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprise (VCSE) services as we are currently piloting a pathway between CAMHS and VCSE organisations. This will include helping families who are referred to a VCSE organisation following assessment in CAMHS Gateway, ensuring that theyhave help navigating services anddo not feel 'dropped' if an onward referral is made.
The post will be Pan-Dorset so being able to travel would be essential.
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 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
