Job summary
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity within the CAMHS Early Intervention Service (EIS) within Camden EIS. The role of the post holder would be to provide CAMHS input to the EIS, contributing to the overall development and running of the service. Clinically they will be responsible for working with young people (aged 14 - 21) who are Camden clients. The person will be accountable for a defined caseload of clients (up to 24), supported by the EIS multi-disciplinary team and will receive regular supervision from the Lead EIS CAMHS Nurse and Team Clinical Lead (where appropriate). They will be expected to work jointly with other members of the team offering specialist CAMHS advice, consultation and training as required. The post holder may supervise junior members of staff, take part in the general duty rota for Camden EIS (CAMHS and Adult) and be accountable for their work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would maintain strong links with Camden CAMHS through attending workshops held by the Tavistock Clinic and the Camden CAMHS professional discipline meetings. The post holder will work alongside existing and developing networks within Camden CAMHS, particularly those related to outreach/community work and contribute to the development of these.
About us
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be based on the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligations in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Specialist Clinical /Counselling Psychologist - Qualified
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus some specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate diploma level
- Registration with HCPC or relevant professional body as either a nurse, occupational therapist or social worker
- Some clinical experience of assessing complex mental health and wellbeing needs of young people and/or experience of working with young people with psychosis
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Experience of supporting young people with complex mental health needs and their families/carers over time.
- Participation in clinical supervision
- Skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
Desirable
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
- Experience of working with service users and the Mental Health Act
- contribution to practical training of other service staff
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
Person Specification
Specialist Clinical /Counselling Psychologist - Qualified
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus some specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate diploma level
- Registration with HCPC or relevant professional body as either a nurse, occupational therapist or social worker
- Some clinical experience of assessing complex mental health and wellbeing needs of young people and/or experience of working with young people with psychosis
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Experience of supporting young people with complex mental health needs and their families/carers over time.
- Participation in clinical supervision
- Skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
Desirable
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
- Experience of working with service users and the Mental Health Act
- contribution to practical training of other service staff
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
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).
