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CAMHS Practitioner CYP-IAPT Trainee Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen in Croydon CAMHS to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic professional from various disciplines. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and vibrant CAMHS team and have the opportunity to train in CYP-IAPT Autism Spectrum Disorder/Learning Disability (ASD/LD).
This is a full time split post between CYP-IAPT training and working in CAMHS. The successful applicant will be expected to attend the CYP-IAPT training programme which is 2.5 days at University Term time and 2.5 days of the week will work in the CAMHS service seeing young people with LD/ASD using the newly developed skills.
Main duties of the job
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. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants will need to apply for the course concurrently and apply for the post in SLAM. 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 and a half 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.
HEE are also expecting to implement a new rule regarding beneficiaries of their training year funding. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings.
About us
About the team:
Croydon CAMHS is a friendly, supportive team encompassing assessment and support for moderate to severe mental health difficulties in addition to neurodevelopmental conditions. Our early intervention services - Mental Health in Schools team, and Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Service sit alongside the core service and also offer low intensity guided self-help interventions including groups.
About the location:
Croydon CAMHS based atChristopher Wren House, 113 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QG
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
We look forward to receiving your application.
- THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
The London Borough of Croydon has a population of @ 390,00, 25 % of whom are aged 0-17 (Croydon Observatory). Croydon's population is highly diverse, a characteristic visible in the breadth of ethnic and cultural traditions seen throughout the borough. It is estimated that 50.7 % of the population describe their ethnicity as other than White British.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description tab for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.
KCL covers the modalities of CBT, SFP (CDD and ED), and Parent Training. You only need one application to the associated University no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.
Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application
- Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.Applicants for this training at UCL will need to be available to start by January 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description tab for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.
KCL covers the modalities of CBT, SFP (CDD and ED), and Parent Training. You only need one application to the associated University no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability.
Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application
- Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.Applicants for this training at UCL will need to be available to start by January 2024
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
- A training in a mental-health related profession with accompanying current professional registration, or accreditation at eligible for working in a CAMHS outpatient setting, i.e. nursing, Social work, arts psychotherapy (with HCPC/BACP accreditation), clinical psychology etc.
Desirable
- Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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).
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
- Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges associated with ASD and/or LD for children, young people and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of the significantly increased risk of co-morbid mental health and other neuro-developmental problems in this population.
- Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with ASD and/or LD.
- Knowledge and understanding of importance to modify, adapt methods of communication and intervention for this population.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the range of factors that can impact on emotional well-being of children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the MDT approach and involving other agencies, such as education and social care in order to ensure that the needs of children and young people with ASD and/or LD are well understood and effectively met.
Experience
Essential
- Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting
- Basic level of clinical competence and experience of having worked with this clinical group for at least one year.
- Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and creative in facilitating engagement with children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Ability to adapt communication style according to the varying needs and levels of comprehension of children and young people with ASD and/or LD.
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language
Desirable
- Ability to adopt a multi-agency working, especially in relation to complex cases with multiple needs, where a more systemic approach is required.
- Ability to advocate for the needs for children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Ability to maintain an observational stance, particularly in relation to children and young people with ASD and/or LD who do not express themselves verbally.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
- A training in a mental-health related profession with accompanying current professional registration, or accreditation at eligible for working in a CAMHS outpatient setting, i.e. nursing, Social work, arts psychotherapy (with HCPC/BACP accreditation), clinical psychology etc.
Desirable
- Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc). OR Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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).
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
- Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges associated with ASD and/or LD for children, young people and their families.
- Demonstrates awareness of the significantly increased risk of co-morbid mental health and other neuro-developmental problems in this population.
- Knowledge and understanding of the key features and symptoms associated with ASD and/or LD.
- Knowledge and understanding of importance to modify, adapt methods of communication and intervention for this population.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the range of factors that can impact on emotional well-being of children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the MDT approach and involving other agencies, such as education and social care in order to ensure that the needs of children and young people with ASD and/or LD are well understood and effectively met.
Experience
Essential
- Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting
- Basic level of clinical competence and experience of having worked with this clinical group for at least one year.
- Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Experience of working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health, development and wellbeing of children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible and creative in facilitating engagement with children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Ability to adapt communication style according to the varying needs and levels of comprehension of children and young people with ASD and/or LD.
- Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language
Desirable
- Ability to adopt a multi-agency working, especially in relation to complex cases with multiple needs, where a more systemic approach is required.
- Ability to advocate for the needs for children and young people with ASD and/or LD and their families.
- Ability to maintain an observational stance, particularly in relation to children and young people with ASD and/or LD who do not express themselves verbally.
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).
