Job summary
Southwark CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 4 new CYP-MH/CYP-IAPT training posts across 3 therapy modalities within our teams:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in CAMHS Adolescent Team (training at KCL)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in CAMHS Early Help (training at KCL)
ASD/LD in CAMHS Early Help (training at UCL)
Parent Training in the Child and Family Team (training at KCL)
Main duties of the job
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioners who would like to undertake training in one of the above models/modalities of evidence-based therapy. You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferrable skills. The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through either University College London or Kings College London, whilst working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. Posts will be based in our Adolescent Team, our Child and Family Team and our CAMHS Early Help team. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.
About us
Southwark CAMHS is a thriving service serving a diverse inner London population. We provide comprehensive assessment and a range of evidence-based therapies. We have strong links to National and Specialist Services and to the IoPPN at KCL and are actively involved in clinically relevant research and PPI initiatives. The service has well-established connections with other local services including education and social care, and local voluntary agencies.
The posts are based in 3 of our teams:
Early Help CAMHS works closely with the local authority's Family Early Help Service and with local schools. We work with children and young people across the age range. We offer advice, consultation, assessment and treatment to children and young people with moderate severity mental health concerns. The team has a well-established neurodevelopmental pathway.
The Adolescent Team works with young people aged 12 to 18, with more severe and complex mental health difficulties.
The Child and Family Team works with children under 12 with complex mental health difficulties. We have a well-established individual parenting offer (PIPT) and we are seeking to strengthen our group Incredible Years offer.
Each of our teams has a strong multi-disciplinary ethos with contributions from psychology, various psychological therapists, nursing, social work, occupational therapy and psychiatry. Our teams are driven by their commitment and values and maintain a welcoming and supportive ethos.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You may apply for several modalities with one employment application. Please ensure that your application form includes which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.
These are training positions and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role within our organisation and to the UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities.
For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: ASD (LD)
You only need one application to the UCL 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. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the attached information leaflet.
Please note due to a change in process for this recruitment cycle, only shortlisted candidates will receive information on applying to UCL.
For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT and/or Parent Training
You only need one application to KCL 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. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply.
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. Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course.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 these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 13th January at the latest (with the course starting on 20th January).
Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You may apply for several modalities with one employment application. Please ensure that your application form includes which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.
These are training positions and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role within our organisation and to the UCL and/or KCL (dependent on modality) Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. If you are interested in modalities listed as KCL and as UCL, you must complete applications to both universities.
For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: ASD (LD)
You only need one application to the UCL 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. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the attached information leaflet.
Please note due to a change in process for this recruitment cycle, only shortlisted candidates will receive information on applying to UCL.
For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT and/or Parent Training
You only need one application to KCL 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. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: CYP-PT Therapy PGDip (Recruit to Train (RtT)) (kings-cyp.com). Please also see attached documents for guidance re how to apply.
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. Please note that anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course.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 these training posts with KCL and UCL will need to be available to start by 13th January at the latest (with the course starting on 20th January).
Please note that the interview date in the advert is the first date of a two-stage interview process. If you are successful at initial interview you will proceed to modality specific interviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration
Experience
Essential
- clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs
- A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS
Desirable
- Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment
Knowledge
Essential
- A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents
- knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
- The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing
Desirable
- knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment
- Skill in using a specific therapy in practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration
Experience
Essential
- clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs
- A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS
Desirable
- Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment
Knowledge
Essential
- A good working knowledge of Mental health disorders in children and adolescents
- knowledge of Assessment of risk and management of risk factors
- The principles of clinical governance and practice and confidentiality and information sharing
Desirable
- knowledge of Relevant research and its application to assessment and treatment of CAMH disorders. Research informed and evidence based methods of assessment and treatment
- Skill in using a specific therapy in practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions
- Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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).
