Job summary
The Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation programme funded by Health Education England and delivered by local partnerships that aims to improve existing children and young people's mental health Services (CYP MHS) working in the community.
The Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust has been successful in its bid to establish a team of Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs). These posts come with placement support to be delivered by this post holder. The new post will include providing intensive supervision, clinical caseload management and to take a lead in developing the service that will allow CWPs to deliver their CBT informed evidence- based skills. This will be done in conjunction with local service managers, the London and South East CYP IAPT Collaborative and HEIs (KCL/UCL). If not completed already, the successful post holder will also access training attached to the supervision/service development role and hold a small caseload.
The CWP Supervisor/Service Development Lead will be responsible for the management and supervision of the CWPs which are training roles within CYP IAPT. The post holder will also take a lead role in developing new services or new service structures to support the delivery of CWP skills and facilitate wider service transformation within the local child mental health system - this will be done in conjunction with and local service leads and managers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide operational management of the Haringey CWP Team. They will be responsible for the operational and performance management of the staff in the team, and for overseeing effective systems of clinical oversight and case review and outcome monitoring. The CWPs will work within the CYAF Directorate delivering, under the supervision of this post, high-quality; brief outcome focused CBT informed evidence- based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The CWP Supervisor/Service Development Lead will support the strategic development of the CWP initiative within their service, under the direction of the Service Lead. The training, supervision and service experience will equip the CWPs with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.
The CWPs will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
About us
The Tavistock and Portman is caring, compassionate and committed to co-creating the care and training we offer. We are passionate about the quality of our work and committed to openness, the use of evidence and the application of improvement science. We value all our staff, are concerned for their wellbeing, and seek to foster leadership, innovation and excellence in our workforce. We embrace diversity in our workforce and work to make our services and training as accessible as possible. We have made a firm commitment to being an anti-racist, anti-homophobic and anti- transphobic organisation. We work with others, in the UK and internationally, who share our values and can enable us to achieve our mission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Wellbeing clinician/supervisors have the opportunity to carry their own caseload and be involved in or lead on service development projects such as groups, workshops and service user participation. Your career professional development will be taken seriously with robust supervisory support and training available.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Wellbeing clinician/supervisors have the opportunity to carry their own caseload and be involved in or lead on service development projects such as groups, workshops and service user participation. Your career professional development will be taken seriously with robust supervisory support and training available.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
- Post graduate qualification in Children and Young Person CBT or CBT training as part of Clinical Psychology qualification.
- Registration with HCPC or relevant body as a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist; Social Worker, Nurse or CBT Therapist
Desirable
- Supervision qualification
Experience
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
Desirable
- Some experience of clinical supervision of staff
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
Skills
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
Personal attributes
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
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Keyboard / IMT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
- Post graduate qualification in Children and Young Person CBT or CBT training as part of Clinical Psychology qualification.
- Registration with HCPC or relevant body as a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist; Social Worker, Nurse or CBT Therapist
Desirable
- Supervision qualification
Experience
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
Desirable
- Some experience of clinical supervision of staff
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
Skills
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
Personal attributes
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
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Keyboard / IMT skills
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).
