Job summary
New training posts
for CAMHS clinicians interested in Systemic Family Practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for 3 CAMHS clinicians who are
passionate about working with children, young people and their families to
develop their skills in family therapy.
You would be enrolled in the CYP-IAPT 12 month post-graduate diploma in
Systemic Family Practice beginning in February 2025. Following successful completion of the
diploma, you would be employed in the CAMHS service offering therapeutic work
to children and their families, offering interventions for children presenting
with a range of difficulties.
If you have a core professional qualification, 2 years full-time
therapeutic experience in a mental health setting working clinically with CYPs,
a passion for working with children and families and are able to commit to the
requirements of the course then this may be the opportunity for you.
Due to the demands of the course, successful applicants will
need to take up a full-time position.
If you wish to be considered
for a secondment please gain permission
from your Substantive Manager before applying
Main duties of the job
You will need to attend an interview and be enrolled at the
University of Northampton. The
Post-graduate Diploma is a full-time programme with 36-40 days of
face-to-face/online teaching, 36 days of practice based learning and 6 dates of
assessment. You would need 8 cases for
depression/self-harm/conduct issues students, or 3 cases for eating disorders
students, and a minimum of 48 sessions and 60 clinical hours. The study commitment is 125 hours of
independent study time.
The course requires academic study including writing essays,
case studies and completing a portfolio.
Students who have not complete a first degree may register for the PG
Diploma as an associate student and transfer to full diploma once they have
passed their first level 7 module.
You would work clinically within the CAMHS
partnership/ED team, hold a caseload, attend MDT meetings and attend
training. You would be supervised by a
qualified family therapy from CAMHS and small group supervision at the
University.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would hold a caseload of patients with varying
levels of complexity, demonstrating awareness of how moderate to severe mental
health difficulties affect children and young people. You would work with experienced clinicians
and provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health
recovery.
You would undertake risk assessments and risk
management of individuals presenting with vulnerability, self-harm and/or
physical, sexual or emotional harm to themselves or others. You would need to manage and respond to the
distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed.
You would work closely with other members of MDTs
and liaise with partnership agencies supporting interventions that are evidence
based and meet the needs of the young person.
You would work with autonomy and initiative with the limits of your
knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and
management supervision, and working collaborative as part of the MDT.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would hold a caseload of patients with varying
levels of complexity, demonstrating awareness of how moderate to severe mental
health difficulties affect children and young people. You would work with experienced clinicians
and provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health
recovery.
You would undertake risk assessments and risk
management of individuals presenting with vulnerability, self-harm and/or
physical, sexual or emotional harm to themselves or others. You would need to manage and respond to the
distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed.
You would work closely with other members of MDTs
and liaise with partnership agencies supporting interventions that are evidence
based and meet the needs of the young person.
You would work with autonomy and initiative with the limits of your
knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and
management supervision, and working collaborative as part of the MDT.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health Service
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Hold an interest in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Delivering teaching / training
- Providing consultation
Desirable
- Working with children and young people
- Working in inpatient settings
- Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services
- Providing care in community settings
- Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team
- Developing policies and protocols
- Working in a multi-disciplinary Team
- Supervising less experiences members of staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
- Able to undertake audit
- Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification RMN, OT, Social Worker etc.
- Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications, training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse
- Non-medical prescriber
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health Service
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Hold an interest in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Delivering teaching / training
- Providing consultation
Desirable
- Working with children and young people
- Working in inpatient settings
- Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services
- Providing care in community settings
- Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team
- Developing policies and protocols
- Working in a multi-disciplinary Team
- Supervising less experiences members of staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
- Able to undertake audit
- Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification RMN, OT, Social Worker etc.
- Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications, training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse
- Non-medical prescriber
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).
