Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Multi Professional Consultant Approved Clinician

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced clinician ready to take the next step in your career, in an environment where you will be supported to grow and develop?

We have a rare opportunity for a Multi Professional Approved and Responsible Clinician (MPAC) to join within our brand new, purpose built, Inpatient Child and Adolescent Mental Health High Intense Environment. This is open to experienced mental health professionals who are qualified or due to qualify in the next 6 months as Multi Professional Approved Clinician.

In this unique role, you'll provide clinical leadership and direction to deliver specialist care to our patients. You'll work collaboratively alongside experts as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and compassionate care.

For more information on this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification, this will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

We welcome informal visits and discussions,

please contact Claire Ozmond, Service Manager Inpatient CAMHS at claire.ozmond@nhs.net or on 07557158586.

Main duties of the job

To assess and treat own complex caseload of patients using advanced knowledge that is evidence based.To provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues.To undertake research in a specialist area.To provide education and training to other staff & studentsTo ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence by leading, challenging and changing practice within the clinical settingTo be responsible for clinical governance, policy, service development; provide expert advice on practiceTo encompass the eight core competencies of an Approved Clinician (AC)

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £85,601 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-ME05.25

Job locations

Inpatient CAMHS

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • A professional mental health qualification e.g.: RMN, BSc/Diploma in OT Chartered Clinical Psychologist
  • A current registration with a professional body i.e. NMC; HCPC
  • Trained and registered as an Approved Clinician
  • oMasters level qualification in health / social care or demonstrable equivalent experience, supplemented by specialist training and/or experience to doctorate level or equivalent
  • oIndependent and supplementary prescribing qualification
  • oAwareness of harassment, social exclusion issues and the effects of person and institutional discrimination
  • oKnowledge/awareness of relevant legislation and guidance including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), The Community Care Act (1990), The Human Rights Act (1998)
  • oSkills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions
  • oExpertise in psychosocial interventions, including relapse signatures and relapse prevention plans
  • oSkills in interacting therapeutically with patients who have a range of presenting problems
  • oSkills in co-ordinating complex care packages
  • oAn ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable

  • oAdvanced physical healthcare assessment qualification
  • oTherapeutic psychological interventions qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 years post professional qualifying clinical experience in their current profession, and working at a senior clinical position (Band 7 and above
  • oExperience of engaging in service development activities
  • oEvidence of promoting research, evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care
  • oExperience in facilitating learning within clinical practice
  • oAbility to clinically assess mental disorder and to knowledgeably apply the statutory criteria for the key decision reserved to the RC
  • six months experience working as an AC/RC

Desirable

  • oExperience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies

Skills

Essential

  • oAbility to administer and interpret a range of evidence based/standardised assessment tools
  • oAbility to analyse complex information to solve problems and draw conclusions
  • oImagination, determination and a questioning attitude
  • oAn ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care

leadership

Essential

  • oEvidence of leading effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health)
  • oExperience of managing, supervising and supporting teams

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience of the full range of line management responsibilities, including attendance management, discipline and grievance, management of recruitment & selection, personal and career development.

budget

Essential

  • oExperience of managing budgets or having direct involvement in how money is spent to improve services

IT skills

Essential

  • oUse multimedia materials for presentations in professional, academic and public settings
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • A professional mental health qualification e.g.: RMN, BSc/Diploma in OT Chartered Clinical Psychologist
  • A current registration with a professional body i.e. NMC; HCPC
  • Trained and registered as an Approved Clinician
  • oMasters level qualification in health / social care or demonstrable equivalent experience, supplemented by specialist training and/or experience to doctorate level or equivalent
  • oIndependent and supplementary prescribing qualification
  • oAwareness of harassment, social exclusion issues and the effects of person and institutional discrimination
  • oKnowledge/awareness of relevant legislation and guidance including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), The Community Care Act (1990), The Human Rights Act (1998)
  • oSkills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health care/treatment interventions
  • oExpertise in psychosocial interventions, including relapse signatures and relapse prevention plans
  • oSkills in interacting therapeutically with patients who have a range of presenting problems
  • oSkills in co-ordinating complex care packages
  • oAn ability to work independently and within a team

Desirable

  • oAdvanced physical healthcare assessment qualification
  • oTherapeutic psychological interventions qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 years post professional qualifying clinical experience in their current profession, and working at a senior clinical position (Band 7 and above
  • oExperience of engaging in service development activities
  • oEvidence of promoting research, evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and quality approaches to support outcome focussed care
  • oExperience in facilitating learning within clinical practice
  • oAbility to clinically assess mental disorder and to knowledgeably apply the statutory criteria for the key decision reserved to the RC
  • six months experience working as an AC/RC

Desirable

  • oExperience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies

Skills

Essential

  • oAbility to administer and interpret a range of evidence based/standardised assessment tools
  • oAbility to analyse complex information to solve problems and draw conclusions
  • oImagination, determination and a questioning attitude
  • oAn ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care

leadership

Essential

  • oEvidence of leading effectively at a senior level in a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting (mental health)
  • oExperience of managing, supervising and supporting teams

Desirable

  • oPrevious experience of the full range of line management responsibilities, including attendance management, discipline and grievance, management of recruitment & selection, personal and career development.

budget

Essential

  • oExperience of managing budgets or having direct involvement in how money is spent to improve services

IT skills

Essential

  • oUse multimedia materials for presentations in professional, academic and public settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inpatient CAMHS

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inpatient CAMHS

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager Inpatient CAMHS

Claire Ozmond

claire.ozmond@nhs.net

07557158586

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £85,601 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-ME05.25

Job locations

Inpatient CAMHS

49 Alumhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH4 8EP


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