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CAMHS Non-Medical Prescriber | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,911 - £35,372 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2024 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2NT |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6307809/152-M10224 |
Summary
Are you a Non-Medical Prescriber looking to work in a supportive and established team? We want you to join our Poole CAMHS and Bournemouth & Christchurch CAMHS, working in a split-post across both sites with the expectation to work on-site within both teams.
The Poole CAMHS and Bournemouth & Christchurch CAMHS team is a multi-disciplinary team that works with children and young people aged 0 - 18 years. There are professionals from a range of backgrounds in the team, including Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work and CBT/IPT-A therapists. We are looking for a Non-Medical Prescriber who has post registration training/qualification in Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing and enjoys being a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Having experience of working in a CAMHS setting would be advantageous although not essential as supervision/support for those from Adult Mental Health background will be given. Being committed to delivering high quality services for children, young people and their families is essential.
The Non-Medical Prescriber post is a permanent part time role, for 26.5 hours per week. We can be flexible with how these hours are met and this can be discussed further at interview stage.
For any queries, please contactj.atkin@nhs.net
To independently prescribe medication for the treatment of mental illness and associated symptoms.
To provide advice to clinicians in General practice and other areas of practice, when required, on the management of mental health problems, including the prescription of medication.
To play a lead role in the provision of high quality clinical care and the maintenance of high professional standards in the locality.
To undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for individuals experiencing serious mental health problems who are referred to CAMHS
To act as care coordinator to a defined group of patients
The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
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
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Jun 2024