Wellbeing Practitioner CYP-PT: Therapy Trainee CBT x 2 positions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

With the assistance of their clinical supervisor accept appropriate referrals

Assess clients for suitability for the treatment for which modality specific training is provided

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience

Involve the system around the child in treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach

Training & Supervision

Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at Kings College London including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments, alongside private study

Apply learning from the training programme in practice

Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical and case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g Future in Mind)

Professional

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g., BPS, HCPC, BABCP, AFT), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times and comply with data management systems and processes including submissions to the training provider

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of care pathway

Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives

Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives

General

To have a excellent local knowledge, understanding and experience of local needs and issues in Bromley for children and young people

To contribute to the development of best practice within the service; which includes use of ROMS and monitoring own practice

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to childrens mental health and social care needs

All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public

All employess are expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to service policies, procedures and codes of conduct

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the GDPR and Security and Confidentiality Policies

It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties

To work and conduct themselves in accordance with our values

We CareWe ListenWe Empower We Accept We Respect

KCL Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

University applications close on Monday 25 November 2024 at 23.59 pm. However, it is strongly advised to submit an early application to prevent the delay of a decision. Applications take approximately 4-6 weeks to assess. Teaching will begin on Monday 20th January 2025. Trainees need to be in place with Bromley Y at least one week before the course start date.

Please read the application guidance and course brochure (see the below links) for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

KCL CYP-MH CBT Wave 14 Jan 2025 - KCL Programme Brochure

KCL Therapy Wave 14 Jan 2025 - KCL Application Guidance

Any queries about the course i.e. teaching/content can be sent to the course programme team email address: cyp-mh@kcl.ac.uk (KCL).

Any queries about employment at Bromley Y should be sent to Human Resources (HR) team at: hr@bromleyy.org.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience of working with children /families/ young people in a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with safeguarding issues.
• Experience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity.

Desirable

• Experience of working / volunteering with children / families and young people in Bromley.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people.
• Knowledge of local services, needs and issues for children and young people in Bromley.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families.
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families.
• Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice.
• Ability to organise own time and diary, to manage competing demands and a high case load.
• Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)

Desirable

• A foundation in or basic knowledge of CBT.
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
• Minimum second-class Bachelors Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc).
• OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• A core profession as recognised by BABCP (for example, mental health nursing, social work) or a level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route.
• To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Y

Address

17 Ethelbert Road

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1JA

Employer's website

https://bromley-y.org (Opens in a new tab)