Job summary
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New training posts
for CAMHS clinicians interested in Systemic Family Practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a CAMHS clinician who is
passionate about working with children, young people and their families who
wants to develop skills in family therapy.
You would be enrolled in the CYP-IAPT 12-month post-graduate diploma in
Systemic Family Practice beginning in 2026.
Following successful completion of the diploma, you would be employed in
the CAMHS service offering therapeutic work to children and the 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 can 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.
Main duties of the job
You must attend an interview and be enrolled at the
University of Northampton. The postgraduate diploma is a full-time programme
with 36-40 days of face-to-face/online teaching, 36 days of practice-based
learning and 6 days of assessment. You
would need 8 cases, 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 completed 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 /
Family Therapy team, hold a caseload, attend MDT meetings and attend statutory
& mandatory training. You would be
supervised by a qualified family therapist from CAMHS and attend 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. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will 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 will work with experienced clinicians and
provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health recovery.
You will 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 will need to manage and respond to the
distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed.
You will 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 will work with autonomy and initiative within the limits of your
knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and
management supervision, and working collaboratively as part of the wider 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 will 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 will work with experienced clinicians and
provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health recovery.
You will 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 will need to manage and respond to the
distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed.
You will 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 will work with autonomy and initiative within the limits of your
knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and
management supervision, and working collaboratively as part of the wider MDT.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached
Person Specification
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
Desirable
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.
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery
- Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible
- Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential
- Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation and continuous development
- Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high-quality healthcare
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive
- 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
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
Person Specification
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
Desirable
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.
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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery
- Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible
- Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential
- Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation and continuous development
- Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high-quality healthcare
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive
- 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
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
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).
