Job summary
Are you someone with skills and experience in working with children, young people and their families and have an interest in learning more?
Do you have skills and experience of working with different communities?
Are you passionate about delivering compassionate and high quality support to families referred to a CAMHS service?
Do you want to be a part of widening our access in relation to evidence-based approaches through working together to buildsustainable and effective working practices?
If the answer is yes then please apply.
We are recruiting for 3 CAMHS Clinicians in training to deliver Tier 2 work focusing on evidence-based practice. We have one post available in each of these areas.
- Adapted CBT for Autism (UCL)
- CBT (UCL)
- Parent Training (KCL)
Please specify on your application which modality you are applying to.
The post holders will obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Increasing Access to Psychological Services (CYP-IAPT) (1 year course) alongside experience of CAMHS service for 0-18 year olds from a range of child populations. In City and Hackney we are proud of our rich diverse communities and the creative initiatives in place.
Community CAMHS (First Steps) is a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team . We are passionate about supporting the emotional well-being of children and families.
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will work within Community CAMHS, Homerton providing interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training at university to support their practise. The focus will be on CYP-IAPT care principles and evidence based interventions for children and young people.
The PG Dip CYP IAPT Therapy is a 'Recruit to Train' course and as such, prospective students must apply for both a place on the course and a job with one of the Trusts/organizations who have successfully obtained places. The job advertised here goes hand-in-hand with the course.
The module staff will also ensure course suitability. The course runs from January to December 2024. The university applications portals are open so please make an application at the same time as this application.
Students attend university on approximately 2.5 days per week for teaching and tutorials, and work for the remaining days. The course is fully funded by Health Education England for 1 year and students are not liable for their fees.
To make an application for theAdapted CBT or Autism/LD course please access the following link: Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy PG Dip | Prospective Students Graduate (ucl.ac.uk) .
To make an application for the Parent Training course please access the following link Recruit to Train - CYP-MH Therapy PGDip (RtT) (kings-cyp.com).
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More information about the courses and how the training works can befound here including the course brochures, and we strongly recommend you read https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S6t5sB9bPWwvzdojSy5W9OKVSdqB02sC/edit
HEE are also expecting to implement anew rule regardingbeneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More information about the courses and how the training works can befound here including the course brochures, and we strongly recommend you read https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S6t5sB9bPWwvzdojSy5W9OKVSdqB02sC/edit
HEE are also expecting to implement anew rule regardingbeneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of Trust Values
Education
Essential
- Degree Level qualification in psychology or related field
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Further Education in a relevant area of psychology e.g. counselling, systemic therapy, CBT
- A training in a mental health related profession (e.g. special needs teaching, youth work, psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language, psychiatry or other psychotherapy counselling
Experience
Essential
- Reasonable experience working with children/ASD and LD and their families
- Experience of working with children/young people and families in a paid role for 2 yrs minimum
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/young people or adults with mental health difficulties, learning/intellectual disabilities, ASD
- Experience of working with child behaviour problems using diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
- Previous CBT informed interventions
- A year or more with in CBT IAPT (CWP/PWP/EMHP)
- Experience of working with behavioural problems
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of working with parents, staff and clients to address child behavioural problems
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children/risk management
- Service-related research skills and/or audit experience
- Demonstrates the capacity to complete academic work, including meeting deadlines and completing course work alongside being employed in CAMHS client facing capacity
- Competence in IT and keyboard skills
- Outlook, work, excel and PowerPoint, including using databases
- High level communication and facilitation skills, tailoring information to range of levels
- Ability to make clinical decisions under supervision as well as working independently
- Skills to provide a culturally competent service
- Ability to respond to stressful situations, use empathy, creativity and work as part of a team
Desirable
- Understanding various psychological measures, tools and assessments e.g. ADOS
- High standards of report writing
- Ability to monitor, adapt and evaluate interventions to developmental level of child and from an evidence base
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Factors affecting psychological well-being for young people and their families (impact of context and social factors on development
- An understanding of child development
- Knowledge of communities and diversity in Hackney
Desirable
- Knowledge of other languages/cultures and work with interpreters
- Recent developments in child mental health
- Knowledge of conduct & social learning theory
Other requirements (Trust Values)
Essential
- Respectful approach to service users, family, carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Flexible and creative approach to work
- A commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrated an understanding of Trust Values
Education
Essential
- Degree Level qualification in psychology or related field
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Further Education in a relevant area of psychology e.g. counselling, systemic therapy, CBT
- A training in a mental health related profession (e.g. special needs teaching, youth work, psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language, psychiatry or other psychotherapy counselling
Experience
Essential
- Reasonable experience working with children/ASD and LD and their families
- Experience of working with children/young people and families in a paid role for 2 yrs minimum
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/young people or adults with mental health difficulties, learning/intellectual disabilities, ASD
- Experience of working with child behaviour problems using diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
- Previous CBT informed interventions
- A year or more with in CBT IAPT (CWP/PWP/EMHP)
- Experience of working with behavioural problems
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of working with parents, staff and clients to address child behavioural problems
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children/risk management
- Service-related research skills and/or audit experience
- Demonstrates the capacity to complete academic work, including meeting deadlines and completing course work alongside being employed in CAMHS client facing capacity
- Competence in IT and keyboard skills
- Outlook, work, excel and PowerPoint, including using databases
- High level communication and facilitation skills, tailoring information to range of levels
- Ability to make clinical decisions under supervision as well as working independently
- Skills to provide a culturally competent service
- Ability to respond to stressful situations, use empathy, creativity and work as part of a team
Desirable
- Understanding various psychological measures, tools and assessments e.g. ADOS
- High standards of report writing
- Ability to monitor, adapt and evaluate interventions to developmental level of child and from an evidence base
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Factors affecting psychological well-being for young people and their families (impact of context and social factors on development
- An understanding of child development
- Knowledge of communities and diversity in Hackney
Desirable
- Knowledge of other languages/cultures and work with interpreters
- Recent developments in child mental health
- Knowledge of conduct & social learning theory
Other requirements (Trust Values)
Essential
- Respectful approach to service users, family, carers, colleagues and other professionals
- Flexible and creative approach to work
- A commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites
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).
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).
