Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Band 6 ASC-LD Practitioner to work at Ealing CAMHS within our Learning Disabilities team and to train to become a Band 7 Specialist CAMHS Practitioner through our innovative and comprehensive training programme which includes formal teaching, experiential learning and supervision. The role combines clinical work with children, young people and their families, alongside opportunities to support team and service development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and innovative clinician who is able to maintain clinical curiosity and engage in reflective practice as well as be able to be an advocate for children, young people and families' needs. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive team in Ealing and West London who are committed to service improvement, staff well-being, and who value diversity in our workforce.
Main duties of the job
You will offer a high-quality service to young people, families / carers, alongside working effectively with your colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network. In particular, you will provide mental health and challenging behaviour assessment and specialist intervention for children and young people with a Learning Disability with complex mental health and/or challenging behaviour presentations referred to the service under the supervision of an experienced qualified CAMHS Practitioner. The candidates will offer a range of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions appropriate for children and young people attending the service. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the CAMHS LD team and you will have the opportunity to be involved in service development, audit, research and quality improvement projects.
The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision.
About us
Ealing CAMHS is a borough-located service, and operates as part of a wider three-borough CAMHS service, including Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham, within West London NHS Trust. The Ealing CAMHS Team and Ealing CAMHS LD Team are strongly aligned with the core values of the Trust; togetherness, responsibility, excellence, and caring.
The CAMHS LD Team, where these roles sit, is a very friendly, supportive group of highly committed clinicians. The team is committed to providing services that are accessible to everyone, and it prides itself on its creative and innovative ways of delivering high quality evidence based care for children, young people and families referred to the service.
West London CAMHS is committed to supporting the development and progression of its staff. In addition to receiving regular supervision, all staff have access to training and development opportunities in line with their agreed development needs. Staff are also encouraged to be involved in quality improvement projects, audit and research, as well as to take a lead for areas of special interest, such as safeguarding, transitions, SEND. The Ealing CAMHS LD team have our own programme of CPD and reflective practice within the team, however you will be encouraged to take part in learning that enhances your work within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CAMHS LD Team, where this role sits, is a very friendly, supportive group of highly committed clinicians The team is committed to providing services that are accessible to everyone, and it prides itself on its creative and innovative ways of delivering high quality evidence based care for children, young people and families referred to the service.
We are looking to appoint candidates who: are able to demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population of young people with a learning disability; show initiative; show enthusiasm; work with a collaborative stance; demonstrate leadership skills; are team players; are able to communicate ideas clearly to both professionals and young people alike. Ability to demonstrate knowledge, experience, competence and an interest in working with children with a learning disability who present with complex mental health needs is essential for the role. The candidate/s will also need to be flexible and have the necessary skills and experience to provide high quality care that is both evidence based and client focussed.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CAMHS LD Team, where this role sits, is a very friendly, supportive group of highly committed clinicians The team is committed to providing services that are accessible to everyone, and it prides itself on its creative and innovative ways of delivering high quality evidence based care for children, young people and families referred to the service.
We are looking to appoint candidates who: are able to demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population of young people with a learning disability; show initiative; show enthusiasm; work with a collaborative stance; demonstrate leadership skills; are team players; are able to communicate ideas clearly to both professionals and young people alike. Ability to demonstrate knowledge, experience, competence and an interest in working with children with a learning disability who present with complex mental health needs is essential for the role. The candidate/s will also need to be flexible and have the necessary skills and experience to provide high quality care that is both evidence based and client focussed.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work)
- AND / OR Qualification in an appropriate mental health profession (such as Nursing, Social Work, OT, Counselling or Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy or Child Psychotherapy) and registration with relevant UK governing body. N.B. Applications MAY be considered from those with a relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting
- AND Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Children & Young People's IAPT Therapy (Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities [ASC/LD])
Desirable
- Further workshops / training in therapeutic approaches with children and families (e.g. CBT, systemic, solution focused, play therapy).
- Further post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice with children and young people.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, adolescents and their families within mental health settings
- Experience of assessment and intervention with children and young people with Learning Disabilities, and their parents, carers and networks
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities, and their parents, carers and networks.
Desirable
- Experience of working with other agencies.
- Experience of the application of mental health knowledge and skills in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of Positive Behaviour Support
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Post-graduate knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific strategies for working with children with Autism or Learning Disabilities including knowledge and skills in functional analysis and positive behavioural interventions.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. children with challenging behaviour, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to present and communicate complex information
- Ability to communicate and relate well to children, young people parents and carers
- Ability to identify and manage risk effectively
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work)
- AND / OR Qualification in an appropriate mental health profession (such as Nursing, Social Work, OT, Counselling or Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy or Child Psychotherapy) and registration with relevant UK governing body. N.B. Applications MAY be considered from those with a relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting
- AND Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Children & Young People's IAPT Therapy (Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Disabilities [ASC/LD])
Desirable
- Further workshops / training in therapeutic approaches with children and families (e.g. CBT, systemic, solution focused, play therapy).
- Further post-graduate training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice with children and young people.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, adolescents and their families within mental health settings
- Experience of assessment and intervention with children and young people with Learning Disabilities, and their parents, carers and networks
- Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities, and their parents, carers and networks.
Desirable
- Experience of working with other agencies.
- Experience of the application of mental health knowledge and skills in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of Positive Behaviour Support
Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Post-graduate knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific strategies for working with children with Autism or Learning Disabilities including knowledge and skills in functional analysis and positive behavioural interventions.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. children with challenging behaviour, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to present and communicate complex information
- Ability to communicate and relate well to children, young people parents and carers
- Ability to identify and manage risk effectively
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
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).
