Job summary
Are you a band 6 clinician who is looking for a new challenge?
Do you have a wealth of knowledge about autism and wanting to improve the experience of the diagnostic processes for young people?
If so, this may be the role for you.
We are really pleased to be offering an exciting new opportunity to a band 6 clinician who has an in-depth understanding of autism, developing ability to work autonomously and an interest in service development. 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. If you would like to join us at this pivotal time, we would very much like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful post-holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team.
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
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD & PS for a more for a more detailed description and main responsibilities of the role.
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
Please refer to the attached JD & PS for a more for a more detailed description and main responsibilities of the role.
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.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker, Speech and language Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- 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.
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
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and associated legislation
- Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker, Speech and language Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- 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.
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
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and associated legislation
- Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
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).
