Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or a CBT Therapist to join our innovative multi-disciplinary Emotional & Behavioural Team (EBT3) in Bedford CAMHS. We are looking for full time staff but will consider part time. Any CBT therapist that is not a clinical/counselling psychologist will need a UK professional registration in their application, without proof of this, you will not be short-listed.
We are a team that prides itself on creative, innovative and evidenced based approaches to our work with service users and carers and value a supportive and reflective culture in the work environment. The team is part of Bedfordshire CAMHS which is a large, dynamic and successful CAMHs service comprising of 2 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 and Neurodevelopment Team. We also have embedded workers in Early Help, CDC and social care.
Main duties of the job
EB3 offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions to young people aged 5-18 and their families. We have close links to schools and community services. The role involves completing assessments, providing individual, and group interventions. In addition, you will be providing clinical supervision, contributing to developing the service offer, and offering CPD/ consultations to clinicians.
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
The post-holder will provide a specialist service within CAMHS to children, young people and their families in the North of Bedfordshire and will be based in our CAMHS hub in Bedford. The successful post-holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The post-holder will be expected to hold a high degree of autonomy and to contribute to service development projects as well as line management and clinical supervision of other team members.
For further details please see attached Job Description and Person Spec.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide a specialist service within CAMHS to children, young people and their families in the North of Bedfordshire and will be based in our CAMHS hub in Bedford. The successful post-holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The post-holder will be expected to hold a high degree of autonomy and to contribute to service development projects as well as line management and clinical supervision of other team members.
For further details please see attached Job Description and Person Spec.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with full registration with the HCPC
- Other therapies such as Occupational Health: HCPC
- OR CBT Therapists with a professional qualification and registration. E.g: UKCP Registered
- Social Workers: qualification or CQSW.
- Mental Health Nurse with a UK Pin (NMC registered)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, and treatment of clients presenting with a range of mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of care planning
- Experience of working with parents/carers
- Experience in using routine outcome measures to improve quality
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people presenting with co-morbid conditions, e.g. ASD/ Learning Disabilities/ Eating Disorders/ Substance misuse
- Experience of training and teaching others
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities, including CBT
- High level skills in formulation and treatment planning
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Competent use of IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Skills in facilitating group work to clients, parents/carers and/or professionals
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Knowledge
Essential
- High level knowledge of evidence based practice and NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- A knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification and professional registration in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with full registration with the HCPC
- Other therapies such as Occupational Health: HCPC
- OR CBT Therapists with a professional qualification and registration. E.g: UKCP Registered
- Social Workers: qualification or CQSW.
- Mental Health Nurse with a UK Pin (NMC registered)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, and treatment of clients presenting with a range of mental health difficulties
- Experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of care planning
- Experience of working with parents/carers
- Experience in using routine outcome measures to improve quality
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people presenting with co-morbid conditions, e.g. ASD/ Learning Disabilities/ Eating Disorders/ Substance misuse
- Experience of training and teaching others
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities, including CBT
- High level skills in formulation and treatment planning
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload.
- Competent use of IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
- Skills in facilitating group work to clients, parents/carers and/or professionals
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Knowledge
Essential
- High level knowledge of evidence based practice and NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- A knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
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).
