Job summary
South Staffordshire CAMHS are developing our psychological professions workforce. We are pleased to be able to recruit to Family & Systemic Psychotherapist post for our specialist CAMHS Teams in Burton (Cross Street Clinic, DE14 1EG).
Our multi-disciplinary Teams' value Family Therapy and Systemic practice. A key role for the post-holders will be to work alongside Systemic and Family Therapy trained colleagues, our newly appointed 8b Family Therapist (employed as the Principal Psychological Practitioner for CAMHS eating disorders) and Professional Leads to support the ongoing development of systemic practice within community CAMHS. We also have an 8b post Principal Psychological Professional role out to advert which is open to suitably experienced Family Therapists.
This role is for Family Therapists eligible for appointment at Band 8a (as per AFT guidance) and required CAMHS experience. The post is full time (37.5 hours) but we are able to consider requests for a part-time post (minimum 30 hours). Staff can also request flexible working opportunities; the current working hours for CAMHS clinics are Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm.
We are also happy to receive enquiries from newly qualifying Family Therapists seeking a Band 7-8a development post opportunity (minimum 30 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate about working with the children and young people seen in our community CAMH services
- Collaborative in their approach to working with children, young people, their families/carers and networks
- Excited about the opportunity to contribute to service developments
- Keen to maximize what Family Therapy and Systemic Practice can deliver whilst also working with, and recognizing the strengths of, the multi-disciplinary team
- For the 8a role: A qualified SFP or Family Therapy Supervisor (or eligible and able to attend training)
Our multi-disciplinary teams value Systemic and Family Therapy practice. There will be an expectation that our Family Therapists work together to set-up and lead clinics within their own team but also explore the development of a tertiary clinic across localities in discussion with the existing workforce. There will also be opportunities to discuss with peers the potential development of a training clinic for trainees completing the MSc Family Therapy Training course with the Birmingham course.
There will be ample opportunity to offer training, consultation and systemic support and advice to/across CAMHS teams and other agencies.
About us
By joining Team MPUFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that the post-holders have CAMHS experience, as they will hold a core CAMHS caseload, contribute to initial assessments, manage risk and act as case managers for their general caseload. You will also complete duty calls on behalf of CAMHS colleagues via a rota system (9am -5pm only on working days).
CAMHS staff need to be able to work in a range of settings, most usually clinic settings but also including home visits, residential settings, and schools as well as attending meetings at different sites. As such, the ability to travel across South Staffordshire is required. The impact of working in pandemic conditions has facilitated use of digital/remote working practices and this is likely to continue where it is of benefit.
There is no doubt that these are busy and testing times for all CAMH services but the developments we have in process will also bring opportunities to improve access and support high quality and psychologically informed practice. We think this makes it an exciting time to join us.
For informal discussion about this vacancy or further information please contact:
Dr Julie Warburton, Consultant Psychological Professional julie.warburton@mpft.nhs.uk
Full information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that the post-holders have CAMHS experience, as they will hold a core CAMHS caseload, contribute to initial assessments, manage risk and act as case managers for their general caseload. You will also complete duty calls on behalf of CAMHS colleagues via a rota system (9am -5pm only on working days).
CAMHS staff need to be able to work in a range of settings, most usually clinic settings but also including home visits, residential settings, and schools as well as attending meetings at different sites. As such, the ability to travel across South Staffordshire is required. The impact of working in pandemic conditions has facilitated use of digital/remote working practices and this is likely to continue where it is of benefit.
There is no doubt that these are busy and testing times for all CAMH services but the developments we have in process will also bring opportunities to improve access and support high quality and psychologically informed practice. We think this makes it an exciting time to join us.
For informal discussion about this vacancy or further information please contact:
Dr Julie Warburton, Consultant Psychological Professional julie.warburton@mpft.nhs.uk
Full information can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification and registration relevant to a mental health setting
- Masters level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy as accredited by AFT
- UKCP registration as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD to ensure continued registration with UKCP
Desirable
- Registration as a Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification NHS experience in relevant core CAMHS profession and setting prior to training as systemic psychotherapist
- Post qualification experience as a systemic psychotherapist of working therapeutically with children and families across a full range of psychological difficulties and case complexity
- Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training in systemic psychotherapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification and registration relevant to a mental health setting
- Masters level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy as accredited by AFT
- UKCP registration as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
- Evidence of relevant CPD to ensure continued registration with UKCP
Desirable
- Registration as a Clinical Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification NHS experience in relevant core CAMHS profession and setting prior to training as systemic psychotherapist
- Post qualification experience as a systemic psychotherapist of working therapeutically with children and families across a full range of psychological difficulties and case complexity
- Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient and community settings
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training in systemic psychotherapy
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).
