Job summary
The Personalised Programmes for Children and Parents (PPCP) Team and PPC study
Child conduct problems are associated with lifelong mental health and antisocial problems. A significant group of children do not benefit from current evidence-based parenting group interventions. The PPC RCT is testing two new programmes: the Personalised Programme for Children and Parents (PPCP) and the Parent-Led Education and Support Programme, (PLESP) against a waiting list control. Both aim to assist families who have not engaged with existing programmes or who have not benefited. The PPCP team has been set up as part of the PPC study and is based at Southwark CAMHS. There will be another PPCP team at the Tavistock Clinic.
The PPCP is a manualised, individual family intervention for children with complex conduct problems, and is based on social learning theory, family domains theory, and attachment theory. It includes modules for working with parents and children, parents together and parents and school. The approach is collaborative and strength based and employs active rehearsal and coaching, alongside reflective, Socratic enquiry.
The Parent Led Support programme (PLESP) will be delivered by other practitioners in the team and will provide parents with resources, including an online parenting programme (Parenting Matters Online: PMO). The PLESP practitioner will respond directly to parents concerns and assist them to use the resources effectively, and also deliver the PMO programme.
Main duties of the job
The highly specialist PCCP therapist will deliver the newly developed Personalised Programme for Children and Parents (PPCP). Following a specialist PPCP assessment, the post holder will offer a personalised version of the programme to families allocated to this intervention within the study. The programme will include parent only and parent and child sessions, normally delivered at home. Length of the programme will vary according to the needs of the child and parents.
The approach will be collaborative and strength-based. Respect for parents is at the heart of the approach, including race, culture, ethnicity, gender orientation and sexuality.
The post holder will contribute to the further development of the PPCP Programme, in conjunction with the programme developers. They will work closely with the research team to provide required information as required by the study and assist in other ways. In addition, the postholder will supervise junior staff and contribute to the broader CAMHS service, as required.
About us
The PPCP team is exceptional because it is being created as part of the PPC study. The PPCP programme and the additional Parent Led Education and Support Programme (PLES) have been developed by the Principal Investigators on the study and other senior colleagues. These include Professor Stephen Scott, Dr Rob Senior, Professor Jonathan Hill and Dr Moira Doolan, who will provide clinical supervision and leadership. The PPCP team will include the PCCP therapists and the PLES practitioners. There will be joint supervision and training with the PCCP team based at the Tavistock. The PPCP teams will work closely with the research team. The PPCP team is located in Southwark CAMHS and will benefit from and contribute to close relationships with existing clinical multidisciplinary teams in the service
This job description will be subject to regular review and adjustment.
SUMMARY: This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the pay band. The post may change over time to reflect the developing needs of the Trust and its services, as well as the personal development of the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for further information.
This post is open to Clinical Psychologists, Systemic Psychotherapists and other mental health professions with knowledge and experience of programmes for children with conduct problems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for further information.
This post is open to Clinical Psychologists, Systemic Psychotherapists and other mental health professions with knowledge and experience of programmes for children with conduct problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
- Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body and/or an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. (A/I/R)
- Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervised qualified psychological practitioners in relevant discipline. (A/I/R)
- Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK. (A/I)
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the professional body. (A/I)
Desirable
- CYP IAPT PG Dip Parent Training for Conduct Disorders
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision. (A/I)
- Experience of working with children with complex conduct problems and their families
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in CAMHS, including conduct disorder and attention problems
- Experience of supervising assistants and trainees having completed the relevant training. (A/I)
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering social learning theory-based parenting interventions to parents of children with significant conduct problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology, and in particular conduct disorder and attention disorders and the evidence base for relevant treatment. This includes the evidence base for group and individual interventions based on social learning theory. (A/I/R)
- Advanced knowledge of the theory of psychological therapy and it's therapeutic application. Associated awareness of assessment and clinical psychometrics. (A/I/R)
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. (A/I/R)
- Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. (A/I/R)
Skills
Essential
- To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with children, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. (A/I/R)
- To select and deliver evidence-based specialist therapeutic interventions, drawing from a broad spectrum of Social Learning Theory, Attachment, CBT, Systemic and other psychological models, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions as necessary, based on the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual child, couple, family or group. (A/I/R)
- To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual children and carers, and for meetings such as CPA and case reviews.
- To plan allocation of tasks to assistants/trainees as appropriates. (A/I/R)
Desirable
- Administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials). (A/I/R)
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I/R)
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. (A/I/R)
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings (A/I/R)
- Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour. (A/I)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
- Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body and/or an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. (A/I/R)
- Completed training course in clinical supervision and/or accredited to supervised qualified psychological practitioners in relevant discipline. (A/I/R)
- Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK. (A/I)
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the professional body. (A/I)
Desirable
- CYP IAPT PG Dip Parent Training for Conduct Disorders
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision. (A/I)
- Experience of working with children with complex conduct problems and their families
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in CAMHS, including conduct disorder and attention problems
- Experience of supervising assistants and trainees having completed the relevant training. (A/I)
- Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. (A/I)
Desirable
- Experience of delivering social learning theory-based parenting interventions to parents of children with significant conduct problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology, and in particular conduct disorder and attention disorders and the evidence base for relevant treatment. This includes the evidence base for group and individual interventions based on social learning theory. (A/I/R)
- Advanced knowledge of the theory of psychological therapy and it's therapeutic application. Associated awareness of assessment and clinical psychometrics. (A/I/R)
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities. (A/I/R)
- Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. (A/I/R)
Skills
Essential
- To deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with children, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information. (A/I/R)
- To select and deliver evidence-based specialist therapeutic interventions, drawing from a broad spectrum of Social Learning Theory, Attachment, CBT, Systemic and other psychological models, monitoring outcome and modifying and adapting interventions as necessary, based on the highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual child, couple, family or group. (A/I/R)
- To plan and schedule assessment and interventions for individual children and carers, and for meetings such as CPA and case reviews.
- To plan allocation of tasks to assistants/trainees as appropriates. (A/I/R)
Desirable
- Administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials). (A/I/R)
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I/R)
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate. (A/I/R)
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic meetings (A/I/R)
- Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour. (A/I)
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).
