Job summary
An opportunity to work and train in the KCW Under 5s Service has arisen as part of the Recruit to Train scheme.
This training post would commence in January 2024. Former EMHP and CWP graduates (or graduates from any other HEE funded course) need significant post-graduation experience to be eligible to apply (graduated by January 2020).
The KCW Under 5s Service is a specialist CAMHS service for children under the age of five, their parents, carers and for professionals working with this age group. The post holder will join the KCW Under 5s Team, working in children centres and remotely across the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
The service also has a base in K&C CAMHS and Westminster CAMHS. Launched in January 2017, the service aims to provide an accessible, destigmatising, culturally sensitive infant/young child and mental health perspective through
o Consultation to parents and professionals.
- Specialist assessment.
- Brief work with under 5s and their families using evidence-based treatment.
- Interagency partnership working.
The role requires a motivated, organised and enthusiastic professional to join a lively Under 5s clinical team.
Since this is a training position all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted.
Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance.
Main duties of the job
This is a Fix Term post with this training year funded by NHSE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided support and advice in job applications. You will continue your employment within the service using the new skills you have developed.
This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel into London to attend their lectures.
More information about the courses and how the training works can be found here (AFC website) and here (KCL website) including the course brochures, and we strongly recommend you read the FAQs.
NHSE have implemented a rule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding - this affects candidates who have been on one of the courses listed on the NHSE website from 1st August 2022. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.
About us
This post is based in the well-located Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS team, close to Kensington High Street. We are a friendly and innovative team with several quality improvement projects running concurrently. We consistently meet our service targets and we aim to provide the best care for our patients. We have a nice combination of young clinicians and staff with a breadth of experience both in public and private sectors.
There are 4 distinctive sub-teams within K&C CAMHS - The under 5s team, the Enhanced team, the Emotional Disorders team and the Neurodevelopment team. This allows clinicians the opportunity to develop in a chosen specialism while at the same time being part of a wider team with a strong, cohesive identity.
To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video.
Please see the person specification and the literature provided by UCL for further details on this post
Please contact the following if more information on this is required: Nataly Figueroa K&C CAMHS Team Manager or Dr Julie Bithell KCW Under 5s Lead
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video.
Please see the person specification and the literature provided by UCL for further details on this post
Please contact the following if more information on this is required: Nataly Figueroa K&C CAMHS Team Manager or Dr Julie Bithell KCW Under 5s Lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DQualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level (A)
Desirable
- Degree level qualification (if you do not have a degree level qualification you can submit alternative evidence of your academic capability, please contact cypiapttherapy@annafreud.org for further information)
- A training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling). (Trac)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a capacity and appreciation of the importance of a child's first five years of life on their development and mental well-being
Desirable
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the range of factors that can impact on an infant/young child's developmental and emotional well-being. (Trac)
- Demonstrates an understanding of under 5s services (such as, health visiting, family support, early help) and the need for a holistic approach
- Demonstrates knowledge of theory in relation to early child-development
Experience
Essential
- Significant professional experience working with the development and wellbeing of children and young people or their families.
- Experience of children aged 0-5 and their development in a personal, voluntary or observational capacity (A)
Desirable
- Experience of working with children age 0-5 and their families (such as, a family support team, preschool, nursery, under 5s CAMHS)
- Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of infants age 0-5.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DQualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level (A)
Desirable
- Degree level qualification (if you do not have a degree level qualification you can submit alternative evidence of your academic capability, please contact cypiapttherapy@annafreud.org for further information)
- A training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting; social-work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, other psychotherapy, counselling). (Trac)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a capacity and appreciation of the importance of a child's first five years of life on their development and mental well-being
Desirable
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the range of factors that can impact on an infant/young child's developmental and emotional well-being. (Trac)
- Demonstrates an understanding of under 5s services (such as, health visiting, family support, early help) and the need for a holistic approach
- Demonstrates knowledge of theory in relation to early child-development
Experience
Essential
- Significant professional experience working with the development and wellbeing of children and young people or their families.
- Experience of children aged 0-5 and their development in a personal, voluntary or observational capacity (A)
Desirable
- Experience of working with children age 0-5 and their families (such as, a family support team, preschool, nursery, under 5s CAMHS)
- Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of infants age 0-5.
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).
