CYP IAPT Recruit To Train MHP - Systemic Family Practice (SFP)
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Job summary
East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service (ELCAS) has secured funding for a fantastic training opportunity for two new Band 5 Mental Health Practitioners through the Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The successful candidates will be employed by ELCAS, delivering systemic family interventions to Children, Young People and their Families with challenges related to behaviour, low mood and self-harm, whilst also completing an AFT accredited Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Systemic Family Practice. The successful candidates will complete the course as Systemic Family Practitioners with a nationally recognised qualification that is equivalent to 'Intermediate level Family Therapy'. Therefore, we are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children, who want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.
Main duties of the job
These exciting one-year fixed-term training posts will see successful candidates working in ELCAS as part of an MDT delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome-informed, systemic family interventions (SFP) to children, young people and their families three days per week. Two days will then be spent completing the AFT accredited PGDip in SFP through GMMH PTTC based at Prestwich, Manchester, in partnership with the University of Manchester.
Candidates can be from a number of relevant professional backgrounds, including Psychiatric Nurses, Mental Health Social Workers, Occupational Therapists in Mental Health and Accredited Counsellors. Experience of at least 2 years clinical work with children and young people is essential and some existing knowledge and experience of systemic family interventions is desirable. Psychology graduates, CYWP's, EMHP's and other professionals such as support workers who work therapeutically with children, young people and families are welcome to apply. However, at least 4 years experience of working with children and young people would usually be required.
Successful candidates will be expected to start their employment and the training course in early January 2024, remain in post for 1 year until course completion and acceptance of this post includes a commitment to organize annual leave around the requirements of the training course.
Travel between sites will be required, so access to private transport for work purposes is essential.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large and integrated healthcare organisation, with a vision to be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care.
ELCAS, part of the Division of Family Care, is a specialist provider of mental health services for children, young People and their families and is rated Outstanding by the CQC. At ELCAS our vision is to be a recognised centre of excellence that exceeds people's expectations. As well as rated Outstanding by the CQC, we are also accredited by the Quality Network for Community CAMHS, part of the Royal College of Psychiatry Centre for Quality Improvement.
At ELCAS, we are proud of our close relationships we have with other departments within the Trust and we also have strong relationships with a range of third sector agencies and University training providers through our CYP IAPT Partnership. ELCAS is a forward-thinking service and has an innovative Primary Care team working with local GPs and a newly formed Mental Health Support Team working within schools.
ELCAS also has a strong track record of support for staff and for staff development. We want to support you in developing your career in children, young people and young adults' mental health, and give you the opportunity to drive your ideas forward, having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum
Contract
Training
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-F135-23
Job locations
Across East Lancashire Sites
Across East Lancashire Sites
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Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across East Lancashire Sites
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Employer's website
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