CAMHS Clinician in training - ASC/LD

Job summary

Community CAMHS is made up of First Steps and CAMHS Disability services. First Steps is an early intervention community psychology service for children and young people with mild-to-moderate emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. The CAMHS Disability Service supports children with moderate to profound learning disability. Both services are inclusive and offer interventions for those with Autism.

Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local community which we are proud to serve. We are aforward thinking, passionate team. If you are motivated and enthusiastic to work with us whilst completing the CYP IAPT Psychological Training course this an ideal position to apply to. *The post may close early due to application numbers*

Main duties of the job

These are NHSE funded training posts as part of the Child and Young People's (CYP) Psychological Trainings which involves part time working as a trainee CAMHS Clinician in Community CAMHS and part time studying with UCL/Anna Freud undertaking a programme of training in ASC/LD. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using the core principles of the CYP Psychological Training Programme and consistent with the evidence base - ASC/LD modality.

The post-holder will work in the service, using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme or undertaking self-study days for the remaining days, as required by the education provider. The post holder will hold an appropriate training case load and complete the necessary assignments to meet the course requirements.

Candidates will need to apply to and be successful for both the CYP PT: Therapy trainee role ASC/LD via the NHS and the UCL training course.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.

All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 2 Year post graduation rule: Anyone starting an NHSE-funded course is required to wait two years after their graduation exam board before starting another NHSE funded course. This policy means that recent CWP and EMHP graduates are not eligible for CYP PT: Therapy.Click here for more details.

Person Specification

Education /

Qualifications · Essential

Degree level qualification in psychology or related fields or equivalent e.g. Diploma/NVQ/ADOS and relevant clinical experience Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.

Desirable

Further education in a relevant area of psychology e.g. counselling, systemic therapy, CBT ,ASD; IAPT A training in a mental-health related profession

Experience · Essential

2 yrs professional experience working with children 1 yr professional experience working with children ASD and LD and their families

Desirable

Experience of working with children/young people, including those with learning/intellectual disabilities and/or ASC Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions. Experience of working with child behaviour problems using diagnostic and therapeutic approaches Ability &

Skills · Essential

Factors affecting psychological well-being for young people and their families. Impact of context and social factors on development. An understanding of child development and adaptations Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Knowledge of communities and diversity in Hackney Research and IT skills

Desirable

Understanding of ASC/ADHD/ intellectual disability theory and practice

Knowledge · Essential

Knowledge of communities and diversity in Hackney

Desirable

Recent developments in Child mental health and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. Awareness of language and use of interpreters

Other · Essential

Trust Values

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .