Job summary
Are you a child
and adolescent mental health practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity
to make a positive difference to the mental health of children and young
people? Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, and
develop the skills and knowledge of universal child practitioners in child and
adolescent mental health?
We are looking for a Children and Young
Peoples Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join our Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Services within Gateshead. We are
looking for an appropriately skilled individual to join a multi-disciplinary
team in the development and delivery of interventions that identify mental
health difficulties at the earliest stage, and facilitate the provision of
services that promote resilience, and enable positive mental health. We aim to
increase the access of CAMH interventions by offering training and supervision
to universal child practitioners as well as providing effective interventions
directly to children, young people and their families. The service is comprised
of generic and specialist primary mental health professionals providing early
intervention at a targeted level, supporting professionals from other agencies
and providing the link between universal services and specialist CAMHS.
This post is available to
STSFT employed postgraduate certificate in Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy(CAMHS) trainees, and any offer of employment will be
subject to appointees successfully completing the course.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will :
Have
sound knowledge and skills pertaining to CAMH. You will work autonomously as a
practitioner and collaboratively with colleagues across a wide range of
professions and organisations.
Provide
a range of CAMHS CBT evidence based assessment and treatment interventions in
line with service expectations, for children and young people and their
families/carers who present with emotional and mental health difficulties.
Hold
a caseload of children and young people who have moderate/severe emotional and
mental health needs. This includes adhering to risk management and care
planning processes in line with Trust policies, liaising with multi-agency
colleagues as required.
Ensure
regular attendance at service wide and other CAMHS CPD/core competency training
events.
Provide
CAMHS clinical interventions.
Support
the development and practice of Low Intensity Psychological Therapists within
the Team.
The successful
applicant must have the necessary professional qualification, including current
registration as outlined in the person specification i.e nursing, OT and SW or
completed CYP-IAPT recognised course.
For an informal discussion about
this post please contact Carl Sketchley, CAMHS Clinical Lead on 0191 2835616,
or Christine Brace, Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist on 0191 2834560
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post
holder(s) will be part of the child and Adolescent Mental Health, which
incorporates the Childrens Young Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CY-IAPT).
They will work with children and young people who have a range mental health
problems in providing CBT interventions in a training capacity. They will use
traditional and innovative treatment methods.
The post
holder will provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to children
and young people with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be
clinically effective
The post
holder will work with children, young people and their families with different
cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be
committed to equal opportunities.
To meet
clinical contacts set within the service delivery model, recovery and waiting
times in line with service expectations
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post
holder(s) will be part of the child and Adolescent Mental Health, which
incorporates the Childrens Young Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CY-IAPT).
They will work with children and young people who have a range mental health
problems in providing CBT interventions in a training capacity. They will use
traditional and innovative treatment methods.
The post
holder will provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to children
and young people with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be
clinically effective
The post
holder will work with children, young people and their families with different
cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be
committed to equal opportunities.
To meet
clinical contacts set within the service delivery model, recovery and waiting
times in line with service expectations
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments
- Highly motivated
- To have the ability to work independently and to develop appropriate interventions and care pathways
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Therapeutically competent
- Awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses
- Good communication skills both verbal and written at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised professional qualification and registration for example Nursing, Teaching (with QTS), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent (such as a recognised post graduate CYP IAPT qualification).
- Training/qualification High Intensity Training Course (Post graduate diploma in High Intensity Therapies - CBT)
- Relevant CYP-IAPT Child and Adolescent Mental Health qualification and significant Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Supervision/Teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Working with children, young people and their families
- Working in a community setting
- At least 1 years community experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments
- Highly motivated
- To have the ability to work independently and to develop appropriate interventions and care pathways
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Therapeutically competent
- Awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses
- Good communication skills both verbal and written at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised professional qualification and registration for example Nursing, Teaching (with QTS), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent (such as a recognised post graduate CYP IAPT qualification).
- Training/qualification High Intensity Training Course (Post graduate diploma in High Intensity Therapies - CBT)
- Relevant CYP-IAPT Child and Adolescent Mental Health qualification and significant Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Supervision/Teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Working with children, young people and their families
- Working in a community setting
- At least 1 years community experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gateshead Mental Health Team
Grassbanks sector base
Gateshead
NE10 8DX
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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