Job summary
Due to promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for an
experienced Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our team. We are seeking someone who has clinical and
leadership experience working in CAMHS as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
to support leading a small team of qualified and trainee Psychotherapists and
provide clinical leadership to our Under Fives pathway.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals capable
of leading a team whilst managing their own caseload and striving to support
the work of the wider psychotherapy, Under Fives and multi-disciplinary CAMHS
Teams. It is a requirement that
applicants are registered as full members of the Association of Child
Psychotherapists, with ACP accredited training, and can work autonomously
within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies
and procedures.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity please
contact Kara Gledsdale Principal Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist kara.gledsdale@nhs.net
This is a part time role working 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
With support from the Principal Child & Adolescent
Psychotherapist you will actively deliver specialist child and adolescent psychotherapeutic
assessment and interventions to patients with complex mental health conditions.
State of mind assessments and parent work will also be needed. You
will have responsibility for leading our CAMHS Under Fives Service to include
screening referrals and offering clinic consultations, assessments and interventions.
You will provide mentoring and supervision to support other CAMHS colleagues
working within the Under Fives Service and training to wider service teams and
colleagues.
You will be part of the integrated CAMHS MDT team, offering
advice, guidance, supervision and consultations to colleagues to support their
work. There will be opportunity to contribute to case discussions and team
formulations and facilitating reflective and complex case discussion groups.
There may be further opportunities to develop your own specialist interests.
We welcome applicants who have a solution focused approach
to managing the ever-increasing demands of the service. The role includes offering
support and clinical supervision to qualified and trainee Child &
Adolescent Psychotherapists and supporting the continuing improvement of the Psychotherapy
and Under Fives services through outcome monitoring, audit and evaluation.
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
The successful
applicant would be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS clinical team and
ensure that children and families receive a high standard of care, and work
closely with other leads in the service to support the overall delivery of a
quality CAMHS service.
We are seeking
someone who has experience of, and a passion for, supporting children and
families, and working with other teams, professionals and partner agencies to
support the delivery, evaluation and quality assurance of the child and
adolescent psychotherapy service in CAMHS.
The service operates across Worcestershire with
bases in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster. Base preference can be
discussed by the successful applicant post interview. There will be an
expectation to travel between sitesand
to Hereford to meet the demands of the service. Travel costs can be reimbursed,
and flexible working options are available.
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
The successful
applicant would be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS clinical team and
ensure that children and families receive a high standard of care, and work
closely with other leads in the service to support the overall delivery of a
quality CAMHS service.
We are seeking
someone who has experience of, and a passion for, supporting children and
families, and working with other teams, professionals and partner agencies to
support the delivery, evaluation and quality assurance of the child and
adolescent psychotherapy service in CAMHS.
The service operates across Worcestershire with
bases in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster. Base preference can be
discussed by the successful applicant post interview. There will be an
expectation to travel between sitesand
to Hereford to meet the demands of the service. Travel costs can be reimbursed,
and flexible working options are available.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of a post graduate course of training in child and adolescent psychotherapy at doctorate level or Equivalent level qualification which is to the standards of the Association of Child Psychotherapists
- Registration with ACP
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Hold or have an interest in pursuing training in a further specialist area.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Able to negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of professionals
- Able to function as part of a team
- Flexible co-operative personality
- Confident & enthusiastic
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working within the NHS, Social Services or related profession
- Considerable experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health problems
- Assessing the needs of individual children and families
- Working with staff of other agencies involved in child care
- Working with children and young people in a distressed state
- Working with children and families who may be aggressive or who may have other mental health issues
- Working with children and families who may have cultural or language issues
- Training, supervision and consultation with staff
Desirable
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Providing care in community settings.
- Handling child protection issues
- Management of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national pressures on mental health services
- Research methodology and principles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of a post graduate course of training in child and adolescent psychotherapy at doctorate level or Equivalent level qualification which is to the standards of the Association of Child Psychotherapists
- Registration with ACP
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Hold or have an interest in pursuing training in a further specialist area.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Able to negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of professionals
- Able to function as part of a team
- Flexible co-operative personality
- Confident & enthusiastic
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working within the NHS, Social Services or related profession
- Considerable experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health problems
- Assessing the needs of individual children and families
- Working with staff of other agencies involved in child care
- Working with children and young people in a distressed state
- Working with children and families who may be aggressive or who may have other mental health issues
- Working with children and families who may have cultural or language issues
- Training, supervision and consultation with staff
Desirable
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Providing care in community settings.
- Handling child protection issues
- Management of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national pressures on mental health services
- Research methodology and principles
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).
