CBT CAMHS Clinician in training
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 CBT. 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 CBT 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 CBT via the NHS and the UCL training course.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing 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 · Essential
Minimum second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.); AND A Core profession as recognised by the BABCP.
Desirable
Further education in a relevant area of psychology e.g. counselling, systemic therapy, CBT.
Experience · Essential
Experience of working with children/young people/ parents and their families/carers within paid employment in NHS, local authority or third sector for a minimum of 2 years Desirable oA year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g., PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer). Skills and abilities
Essential
Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and managing risk. Research and IT skills, health records and recording Autonomous working clinically, clinical caseload & decision making Cultural sensitivity and creativity sensitive communtion and team working Able to reflect on clinical work
Desirable
Understanding of psychological/CBT theory and practice. High standard report writing Ability to monitor, adapt and evaluate interventions according to developmental level of child and from an evidence base. Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Factors affecting psychological well-being for young people and their families. Impact of context and social factors on development. Knowledge of communities and diversity in Hackney
Other · Essential
Respectful approach to service users, family, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Flexible and creative approach to work. A commitment to continuing professional development.
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) .
