Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced senior clinicians to join our specialist Autism Assessment Pathway (AAP) team based in Bedford. We are looking for professionals who are committed to improving the experience of the diagnostic process for young people. To enable you to do this, you will need an in-depth understanding of the core features of autism and how these may impact on an individual's life, with significant professional experience of working within this field. It is also hoped that you will have experience in completing standardized ASD assessments using ADOS, 3DI or ADI-R.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applications from a number of different professional disciplines including psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and nursing, to join us developing this service in line with local and national drivers. The Autism Assessment Pathway (AAP) accepts referrals for young people living in Bedfordshire and Luton who are over the age of 13. Our aim is to develop a service that effective, innovative and supportive to the young people and families that it serves.
The Autism Assessment Pathway is held within the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental team (NDT) who offer assessments and creative interventions to children and young people who have Autism and/or intellectual disabilities. The NDT is part of Bedfordshire CAMHS which is a large, dynamic and successful CAMHs service comprising of 3 emotional and behavioural teams, a LAC team, a CAMHs schools team, a parent-infant psychotherapy team, a paediatric team, a GP team, an adolescent mental health team, a crisis team and an eating disorders service. We also have embedded workers in Early Help, CDC and social care. We offer regular opportunities for staff to undertake individualised CPD, and we provide opportunities for staff wishing to 'act up' into more senior roles on occasion.
About us
Bedfordshire CAMHs has a thriving service-user participation group which meets regularly to consider service development initiatives. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to join in a number of quality improvement (QI) projects which can lead to innovations within the Service.
Our clinics are readily accessible from North London or Milton Keynes and Northampton (Bedford). ELFT offers attractive recruitment packages and we are committed to offering our staff the opportunity to develop their skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See JD for more information
If you would like to know more please contact the Clinical Team Lead, Lucy Pedrick
Job description
Job responsibilities
See JD for more information
If you would like to know more please contact the Clinical Team Lead, Lucy Pedrick
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker, Speech and language Therapy, Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Psychology: Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) Registration with HPC
- Family Therapy: Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT agreed equivalent UKCP Registered
- Child Psychotherapy: Honours degree. Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Psychoanalytical Observational Studies or recognised equivalent. Masters in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Child and Adolescent. Registered member of ACP
- Nursing: Mental Health Nurse Level 1 (RN3, RNMH, RNLD in sub part 1 of the NMC Register) ENB 998 or equivalent
- Social Worker: Recognised Social worker degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered with Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Speech and language Therapy: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- All: Evidence of successful completion of post graduate courses relevant to Autism
- Evidence of successful completion of post graduate diagnostic training such as ADOS, 3DI
- Relevant specialist CAMHS trainings or qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and interventions using evidence based models of care
- Experience of developing and delivering specialist training programmes and/or supervision of other staff groups.
- Experience of participating in audit, evaluation and research activities.
- Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
- Additional relevant clinical and / or managerial experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of CYP in a CAMHS setting (please indicate in your application if you have gained your core child experience outside of CAMHS ie paediatrics or child health settings)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide a specialist clinical service, including specialist assessments, formulation and therapy from at least one therapeutic modality such as CBT.
- A willingness to supervise assistant psychologists and members of other staff groups as professional registration allows.
- Able to design and deliver teaching/training programs to a range of staff groups.
- Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
- Able to provide a specialist clinical service, including specialist assessments, formulation and therapy from at least one therapeutic modality such as CBT.
- A willingness to supervise assistant psychologists and members of other staff groups as professional registration allows.
- Able to design and deliver teaching/training programs to a range of staff groups.
- Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering CBT and / or nonverbal therapy.
- Previous experience of facilitating group work would be desirable.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current national guidelines and policies relating to CAMHS
- Knowledge of workforce development initiatives within CAMHS (e.g. CYP IAPT)
- Knowledge of current national priorities/ transformation plan for CAMHS service delivery (eg Future In Mind)
- Knowledge and experience of Child Protection policy and practice
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and associated legislation
- Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Self-motivated, assertive and flexible
- Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialized therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed children, adolescents and their families/carer networks
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker, Speech and language Therapy, Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Psychology: Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) Registration with HPC
- Family Therapy: Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT agreed equivalent UKCP Registered
- Child Psychotherapy: Honours degree. Postgraduate Diploma/MA in Psychoanalytical Observational Studies or recognised equivalent. Masters in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy: Child and Adolescent. Registered member of ACP
- Nursing: Mental Health Nurse Level 1 (RN3, RNMH, RNLD in sub part 1 of the NMC Register) ENB 998 or equivalent
- Social Worker: Recognised Social worker degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered with Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Speech and language Therapy: Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- All: Evidence of successful completion of post graduate courses relevant to Autism
- Evidence of successful completion of post graduate diagnostic training such as ADOS, 3DI
- Relevant specialist CAMHS trainings or qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and interventions using evidence based models of care
- Experience of developing and delivering specialist training programmes and/or supervision of other staff groups.
- Experience of participating in audit, evaluation and research activities.
- Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
- Additional relevant clinical and / or managerial experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of CYP in a CAMHS setting (please indicate in your application if you have gained your core child experience outside of CAMHS ie paediatrics or child health settings)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide a specialist clinical service, including specialist assessments, formulation and therapy from at least one therapeutic modality such as CBT.
- A willingness to supervise assistant psychologists and members of other staff groups as professional registration allows.
- Able to design and deliver teaching/training programs to a range of staff groups.
- Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
- Able to provide a specialist clinical service, including specialist assessments, formulation and therapy from at least one therapeutic modality such as CBT.
- A willingness to supervise assistant psychologists and members of other staff groups as professional registration allows.
- Able to design and deliver teaching/training programs to a range of staff groups.
- Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering CBT and / or nonverbal therapy.
- Previous experience of facilitating group work would be desirable.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current national guidelines and policies relating to CAMHS
- Knowledge of workforce development initiatives within CAMHS (e.g. CYP IAPT)
- Knowledge of current national priorities/ transformation plan for CAMHS service delivery (eg Future In Mind)
- Knowledge and experience of Child Protection policy and practice
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
Desirable
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and associated legislation
- Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Self-motivated, assertive and flexible
- Proven qualities in sustaining the mental, emotional and physical demands of specialized therapeutic work with disturbed and distressed children, adolescents and their families/carer networks
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).
