Job summary
These posts will provide a specialist service within CAMHS to young people and their families awaiting ADHD and/or autism assessments. The post holder will be expected to conduct specialist neurodevelopmental assessments and offer treatment (both individual and group) for young people aged 6-18 years presenting with suspected neurodivergence and associated mental health difficulties.
The post holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The role includes work with the wider network and being part of the duty system.
Main duties of the job
Applicants who have experience and appreciation of some of the richness and complexities of working inter-culturally are welcomed. Newham CAMHS is a service committed to working with community partners and addressing inequalities. This post is part of a comprehensive Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, within the East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating and supportive multidisciplinary team. There is a strong commitment to clinical supervision and professional development within CAMHS and the wider NHS Foundation Trust including many learning and teaching opportunities.
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
Newham CAMHS is a large and vibrant specialist child and adolescent mental health service with a reputation for innovation and flexibility in meeting the complex mental health support needs of Newham's children, young people and families. It is centrally located on one site in Plaistow, Newham, and provides an extensive and growing range of services including multi-disciplinary specialist teams such as the Emotional & Behavioural Teams, Adolescent Mental Health Team, Paediatric Liaison Team, Neurodevelopmental Team and the Well Being in Newham Schools Team. It meets weekly with community partners and social care as part of the Newham Multi Agency Collective. Practitioners work in Youth Zones and form part of the Vanguard Team - a specialist community psychology led service in Newham, for young people up to 25 years of age impacted by, or at risk of youth violence. There is a broad spectrum of disciplines and a long tradition of effective multidisciplinary and interagency working, outreach and consultation work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newham CAMHS is a large and vibrant specialist child and adolescent mental health service with a reputation for innovation and flexibility in meeting the complex mental health support needs of Newham's children, young people and families. It is centrally located on one site in Plaistow, Newham, and provides an extensive and growing range of services including multi-disciplinary specialist teams such as the Emotional & Behavioural Teams, Adolescent Mental Health Team, Paediatric Liaison Team, Neurodevelopmental Team and the Well Being in Newham Schools Team. It meets weekly with community partners and social care as part of the Newham Multi Agency Collective. Practitioners work in Youth Zones and form part of the Vanguard Team - a specialist community psychology led service in Newham, for young people up to 25 years of age impacted by, or at risk of youth violence. There is a broad spectrum of disciplines and a long tradition of effective multidisciplinary and interagency working, outreach and consultation work.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oQualification in appropriate mental health professions such as Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapy, Child Psychotherapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Nursing and Social Work
- oRegistration with relevant UK governing body.
Desirable
- oADI/3DI training oADOS training
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working in CAMHS
- oExperience of autism and ADHD assessments
- oExperience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems
- oExperience of working with neurodivergent children and young people and their families
- oExperience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
- oWork in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters
Desirable
- oExperience of care planning
- oExperience in crisis work
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- oSpecialist clinical skills within autism and ADHD assessments and post-diagnostic interventions
- oAble to manage inter agency working and work effectively across organisational boundaries
- oAble to manage own time and caseload
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oSelf-reflexivity: ability to reflect how identities and cultures impact work and working relationships and young people's engagement.
Desirable
- oGood knowledge of theories on intersectionality
- oGood IT & computer skills
- oTeaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- oEvidence of ability to lead and influence others
Other
Essential
- oA high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- oSpecific knowledge of pertinent issues for neurodivergent people and the current best practice in assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions
- oAwareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- oIn depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- oKnowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
- oKnowledge of specific inner city issues which impact of care delivery
- oKnowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
- oA working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
Desirable
- oKnowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- oAn awareness of different research methods
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oQualification in appropriate mental health professions such as Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapy, Child Psychotherapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Nursing and Social Work
- oRegistration with relevant UK governing body.
Desirable
- oADI/3DI training oADOS training
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working in CAMHS
- oExperience of autism and ADHD assessments
- oExperience of working with a wide range of CAMHS problems
- oExperience of working with neurodivergent children and young people and their families
- oExperience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
- oWork in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters
Desirable
- oExperience of care planning
- oExperience in crisis work
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- oSpecialist clinical skills within autism and ADHD assessments and post-diagnostic interventions
- oAble to manage inter agency working and work effectively across organisational boundaries
- oAble to manage own time and caseload
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oSelf-reflexivity: ability to reflect how identities and cultures impact work and working relationships and young people's engagement.
Desirable
- oGood knowledge of theories on intersectionality
- oGood IT & computer skills
- oTeaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
- oEvidence of ability to lead and influence others
Other
Essential
- oA high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- oSpecific knowledge of pertinent issues for neurodivergent people and the current best practice in assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions
- oAwareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- oIn depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
- oKnowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
- oKnowledge of specific inner city issues which impact of care delivery
- oKnowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
- oA working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines
Desirable
- oKnowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
- oAn awareness of different research methods
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).
