Job summary
Cornwall CAMHS is seeking an ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist for the West of the county, to be based in the core CAMHS teams inPenzance and Redruth.We are looking for a skilled, creative, and enthusiastic individual with a broad range of experience, including work with children, young people and families who present with a high level of complexity. This is a Band 8a role, however applications are welcomed from those interested in a developmental position (Band 7 rising to 8a after two years and upon completion of competencies).
As a service, we are actively seeking to develop our therapeutic offer for children, young people, and families, and we are keen to grow our Child Psychotherapy team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about psychoanalytic thinking, clinically curious and motivated to support the development of Child Psychotherapy within Cornwall.
The Post holder will have access to regular supervision and be provided with excellent opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive, high-quality, specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy to children and young people with severe and complex mental health difficulties; and to actively support families, parents, and carers. This will include specialist assessments for psychotherapy, State of Mind assessment, STPP and longer-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
An active presence and thoughtful contribution to the life of their core CAMHS teams will be an important part of the Child Psychotherapist's role. They will attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, provide supervision to colleagues interested in psychoanalytic thinking, and offer opportunities for consultation and complex case discussion.
Cornwall has a strong tradition of providing Child Psychotherapy training places and this role will include opportunities to support trainees and assistants in their development.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Current ACP registration as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
- Professional qualification - Essential, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training (CAPT) to Masters or Doctoral level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the Association of Child Psychotherapists
Desirable
- Managerial or supervisory responsibilities
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Skills in training preparation and delivery to a wide range of staff groups
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Knowledge of other professional and therapeutic approaches to children, young people and their families gained through a relevant Degree and Professional Qualification obtained prior to Child Psychotherapy training (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Teaching, OT).
- Knowledge of and skills in assessing risk and contributing to diagnoses. Specialist skills in infant observation.
Desirable
- Additional training in one or more specialised areas of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy practice
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Experience as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, working with children in either clinical or community settings.
- Experience of working with children and young people with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Well developed skills in communicating effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients and families, carers and other professional colleagues.
- Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 + 2004.
Desirable
- Knowledge of structures and operations of Children's Services Authority.
- Experience of working with children and young people in care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Current ACP registration as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
- Professional qualification - Essential, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training (CAPT) to Masters or Doctoral level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the Association of Child Psychotherapists
Desirable
- Managerial or supervisory responsibilities
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Skills in training preparation and delivery to a wide range of staff groups
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Knowledge of other professional and therapeutic approaches to children, young people and their families gained through a relevant Degree and Professional Qualification obtained prior to Child Psychotherapy training (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Teaching, OT).
- Knowledge of and skills in assessing risk and contributing to diagnoses. Specialist skills in infant observation.
Desirable
- Additional training in one or more specialised areas of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy practice
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Experience as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, working with children in either clinical or community settings.
- Experience of working with children and young people with severe emotional/behavioural difficulties.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Well developed skills in communicating effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients and families, carers and other professional colleagues.
- Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 + 2004.
Desirable
- Knowledge of structures and operations of Children's Services Authority.
- Experience of working with children and young people in care.
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).
