Job summary
Are you a thoughtful CAMHS Practitioner or a Specialist CAMHS Clinician who has a passion for working with children, young people and families in community CAMHS? If so, this post will be a great opportunity for you.
As a CAMHS Practitioner (Band 6)/ Specialist CAMHS Clinician (Band 7) you will be working in both the Clinical Intake Team and North Camden Community Team. In both teams you will work within a rich MDT whereby you will carefully consider the needs of CYP and families. We are embarking on an exciting journey with our Local Authority colleagues where we will come together as an Integrated Front Door and support a smoother referral experience for Camden CYP and families.
We welcome applications from those who hold a core professional qualification to include: Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, Systemic Practitioners at Intermediate Level, Systemic and Family Psychotherapists, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapists - all with CAMHS experience. We would also welcome applications from CBT therapists who have completed IAPT Recruit to Train courses and are pursuing BABCP accreditation on a preceptorship (starting on Band 6 and moving to Band 7 upon gaining accreditation and meeting preceptorship policy requirements).
Main duties of the job
Main Duties, Band 6 - CAMHS Practitioner:
- The post holder will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering a range of outcome focused, evidence based interventions. You will contribute to the quality, safety and continuous improvement of services provided to service users and their families.
- The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidenced based care to a group of service users, conscious of their changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity, working collaboratively with other clinicians and stakeholders.
- The post holder will foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent way with internal and external partners. You will act as a positive role model and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
Main Duties, Band 7 - Specialist CAMHS Clinician:
- The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidenced based care to a group of service users, conscious of their changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity, working collaboratively, with other clinicians and stakeholders. The post holder will hold a caseload of highly complex service users.
- The post holder will contribute to the quality, safety and continuous improvement of services provided to service users and their families.
About us
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a prominent mental health trust which combines patient services, research and consultancy with a national remit for delivering mental health-related education and training.
You will join the North Camden Community Team (NCCT), one of the two Camden CAMHS's Community Teams - Open Minded and the Clinical Intake Team. We are a multi-disciplinary team staffed by highly experienced clinicians and part of a large and vibrant child and family department.
We are proud to offer a dynamic, innovative and needs-led service. We have a varied caseload of clients ranging from those presenting with a high level of complexity and risk to those who require preventative interventions.
We work closely with the multi-agency network and offer CAMHS input in schools. Camden CAMHS is one of the pilot sites for the Trailblazers' initiative, with new developments such as the clinical intake team, the 4-week-wait initiative and Mental Health Support Team offering support in schools. We strive to be an accessible, responsive and innovative service with patient care and patient experience at its heart.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work clinically within the North Camden Community Team, undertaking CAMHS Assessments and offering clinical interventions and treatments. You will play an important role in supporting your colleagues in sharing knowledge and learning regarding the Clinical Intake Team and help embed this within the team.
Please find attached job description and person specification for both Band 6 and Band 7 roles, and details of preceptorship opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work clinically within the North Camden Community Team, undertaking CAMHS Assessments and offering clinical interventions and treatments. You will play an important role in supporting your colleagues in sharing knowledge and learning regarding the Clinical Intake Team and help embed this within the team.
Please find attached job description and person specification for both Band 6 and Band 7 roles, and details of preceptorship opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications - Band 7
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
- Registration with HCPC or relevant body as a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, or Systemic Therapist
Experience - Band 7
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience of working with client population. A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
- A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders
- Expertise of managing and treating the client group Some experience of clinical supervision
- Some experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Some experience of clinical management of staff
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
Skills - Band 7
Essential
- High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
- Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
- Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
- Ability to manage own clinical case load
Knowledge - Band 7
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
- Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments
Personal Attributes (demonstrable) - Band 6 & 7
Essential
- Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
- Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs (Band 7 only)
Other - Band 6 & 7
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Keyboard / IMT skills
Qualifications - Band 6
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus some specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate diploma level
- Core qualification as a: Mental Health Nurse (NMC registration), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (HCPC registration), registration with HCPC, AFT as a Systemic Practitioner at Intermediate Level (completed Systemic Training to Intermediate level - 2 years training), IAPT Recruit to Train qualification and planning to pursue BABCP accreditation, or relevant professional body
Desirable
- Some experience of working in community or specialist CAMHS
Experience - Band 6
Essential
- Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Some knowledge of legislation national and local policies relevant to Service and client group
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff
Skills - Band 6
Essential
- Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
- Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
- Ability to manage own clinical case load under supervision
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
Knowledge - Band 6
Essential
- Skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
- Skills for assessing and communicating client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments
Person Specification
Qualifications - Band 7
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
- Registration with HCPC or relevant body as a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, or Systemic Therapist
Experience - Band 7
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience of working with client population. A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
- A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders
- Expertise of managing and treating the client group Some experience of clinical supervision
- Some experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Some experience of clinical management of staff
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
Skills - Band 7
Essential
- High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
- Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
- Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
- Ability to manage own clinical case load
Knowledge - Band 7
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
- Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments
Personal Attributes (demonstrable) - Band 6 & 7
Essential
- Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
- Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs (Band 7 only)
Other - Band 6 & 7
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Keyboard / IMT skills
Qualifications - Band 6
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus some specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate diploma level
- Core qualification as a: Mental Health Nurse (NMC registration), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (HCPC registration), registration with HCPC, AFT as a Systemic Practitioner at Intermediate Level (completed Systemic Training to Intermediate level - 2 years training), IAPT Recruit to Train qualification and planning to pursue BABCP accreditation, or relevant professional body
Desirable
- Some experience of working in community or specialist CAMHS
Experience - Band 6
Essential
- Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Some knowledge of legislation national and local policies relevant to Service and client group
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff
Skills - Band 6
Essential
- Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
- Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
- Ability to manage own clinical case load under supervision
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
Knowledge - Band 6
Essential
- Skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
- Skills for assessing and communicating client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments
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).
