Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for three clinicians to become integral to the new NELFT Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) service. This is part of an exciting expansion of CAMHS specialist services within NCEL that align closely to national, regional and local health and care goals and objectives. The role is a 1-year fixed term opportunity (or possible secondment) with the aim of securing further extension into a permanent role with the successful implementation of the service. The post holders will work closely with the DBT Therapists, clinicians and managers across Tier 4 units, CAMHS and crisis teams, the NCEL Provider collaborative and other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for assessing, managing, planning, and delivering care to their allocated patients, maintaining professional and legal accountability. They will support their peers, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and supervise pre-registration students. A commitment to collaborative working is essential, with a focus on actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
The post holders will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the DBT model within the service. The NCEL DBT service offers specialised DBT assessments and interventions to young people and their families referred by CAMHS services. The service is expected to coordinate with CAMHS teams to ensure clear transitions for young people entering or leaving the DBT service and, when appropriate, to support transitions to Adult Services. The post holders will deliver a highly specialised clinical psychology service to these young people and their families who require DBT, manage their own caseload, and provide specialist supervision, consultation, and training to team members. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the team's clinical work and be accountable to the CAMHS Strategic Clinical Lead for London.
About us
Joining the NELFT's newly established DBT-A team means your expertise and abilities will be highly appreciated. NELFT, recognized in 2021 as a 'Working Families Top Ten Employer' and a RIDI Award winner for 'Making a Difference - Public Sector,' invites you to become part of our team.
NELFT emphasizes a warm welcome and thorough induction for newcomers. New employees start on the first Monday of every month, receiving a full induction and opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and participate in sessions about engagement, health and wellbeing, and essential processes.
We offer the following benefits:
- Structured education, training, and development programs
- Opportunities for leadership, coaching, and mentoring
- An internal lateral transfer scheme
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies and procedures
- A range of staff benefits
- Support and resources for personal health, emotional wellbeing, and work-life balance
Probationary Period
This position includes a probationary period, from which internal applicants are exempt, unless they are currently undergoing a probationary period or are bank staff.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
Additionally, this role includes a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary, with a minimum of £4,313 and a maximum of £5,436 per annum, pro-rata for part-time staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialised clinical service to service users of the NCEL DBT Service, with a focus on delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) across all sectors of care. This will be done in alignment with the principles of CYP-IAPT.
- Provide highly specialised assessments and therapy, while also offering advice and consultation regarding the care of service users to non-psychologist colleagues, professionals from other agencies, and other non-professional caregivers.
- The post-holder will offer specialist work as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist of the NCEL DBT-A Service delivered from a central base in Barking and Dagenham with potential outreach to Community CAMHS clinics in various localities as required.
- Act as a fully integrated member of the DBT Service multidisciplinary team (MDT), actively participating in MDT meetings and contributing to the collaborative care of service users.
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
- To be responsible for organising and prioritising own workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
- To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them.
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialised clinical service to service users of the NCEL DBT Service, with a focus on delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) across all sectors of care. This will be done in alignment with the principles of CYP-IAPT.
- Provide highly specialised assessments and therapy, while also offering advice and consultation regarding the care of service users to non-psychologist colleagues, professionals from other agencies, and other non-professional caregivers.
- The post-holder will offer specialist work as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist of the NCEL DBT-A Service delivered from a central base in Barking and Dagenham with potential outreach to Community CAMHS clinics in various localities as required.
- Act as a fully integrated member of the DBT Service multidisciplinary team (MDT), actively participating in MDT meetings and contributing to the collaborative care of service users.
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
- To be responsible for organising and prioritising own workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
- To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them.
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in one of the following core professions with appropriate associated professional registrations: oNursing oSocial work oOccupational therapy oClinical psychology oCounselling psychology oSystemic Psychotherapist oChild and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Desirable
- BABCP Qualification in DBT and accreditation with the Society for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in child mental health, and in particular CAMHS
Desirable
- Experience of assessment and treatment of children and young people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly DBT
- Experience in assessing for DBT and application of DBT Experience of using supervision to address and resolve clinical and professional dilemmas
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary therapy service
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and/or CAMHS service and/or with wider professional networks and agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and skill in safeguarding processes for children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
Desirable
- Knowledge of assessment for DBT
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental ill health and related problems
Desirable
- Advanced practitioner skills in DBT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in one of the following core professions with appropriate associated professional registrations: oNursing oSocial work oOccupational therapy oClinical psychology oCounselling psychology oSystemic Psychotherapist oChild and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Desirable
- BABCP Qualification in DBT and accreditation with the Society for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in child mental health, and in particular CAMHS
Desirable
- Experience of assessment and treatment of children and young people with mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly DBT
- Experience in assessing for DBT and application of DBT Experience of using supervision to address and resolve clinical and professional dilemmas
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary therapy service
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and/or CAMHS service and/or with wider professional networks and agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and skill in safeguarding processes for children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
Desirable
- Knowledge of assessment for DBT
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and evaluation of risk associated with mental ill health and related problems
Desirable
- Advanced practitioner skills in DBT
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).
