CAMHS Practitioner and CYP-PT Therapy Trainee CBT

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking candidates for a 'Recruit to Train Trainee CBT' position in child mental health. This role involves applying evidence-based interventions, undergoing a training program, and working collaboratively with clients and multi-agency teams. The successful candidate will need a relevant Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in therapeutic roles. The position offers generous benefits including pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions and leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience working therapeutically with children.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Knowledge of risk and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Commit to the CYP Psychological Training Programme principles.
• Work with clients to apply therapeutic interventions.
• Complete KCL application alongside this job application.

Skills

Ability to work therapeutically

Effective communication with young people

Reflective stance in challenging situations

Time-management skills

Education

Minimum second-class Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Job summary

Our service has an exciting opportunity for a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT to join our team as part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programmes (formerly CYP‑IAPT).

Recruit to Train is a government‑funded initiative aiming to grow the child mental health workforce to meet much needed demand. To help reach this goal, NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post, allowing services to employ trainees to aid in implementing new or expanding existing specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference to children's mental health through evidence‑based interventions based on NICE Guideline recommended treatment.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your learning from weekly teaching into practical clinical interventions working with clients in the service making a direct impact in the lives of children, young people and their families.

About Lewisham CAMHS

Lewisham CAMHS is comprised of eight multi‑disciplinary teams as follows: Core Team (Horizon), Neuro Developmental Team (NDT), Paediatric Liaison Service, SYMBOL Team (Looked After Children), Adolescent Treatment Team, Child Wellbeing Programme, Adolescent Resource and Therapy Service (ARTS) and Mental health in Schools Team (MHST).

Main duties of the job

You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence‑based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.

As you also apply for a training course that is delivered by Kings College London, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme.

Note: The position will be based at Horizon Team, Lewisham CAMHS, Kaleidoscope but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Denmark Hill Campus of King's College London for teaching during the training year.

More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the King's CYP webpage:
https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train

Benefits

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and supporting a range of flexible options, such as: part‑time working and job sharing.
• Career development, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Car lease, our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.
• Accommodation, our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites.
• NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well‑known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Job details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum Incl. of HCAs

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 334‑CLI‑7550537

Job locations: Lewisham CAMHS, Kaleidoscope 32 Rushey Green Catford SE6 4JF

Job responsibilities

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).

Please read the application guidance and course brochure for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• 2 or more years of post‑qualification experience working therapeutically with young people and/or their families within a mental health setting;
• Experience of multi‑agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies;

Experience – Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions;
• A year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT informed interventions (e.g. PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer);

Qualifications – Essential

• Minimum second‑class Bachelor's Degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc);
• Applicants who do not fulfil the academic criteria but have relevant professional experiences are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Previous training in a mental‑health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies);
• Proven record of previous academic attainment.

Skills / Abilities – Essential

• Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions;
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with young people and their families and adapt communication styles according to their varying needs;
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with young people and their families;
• Ability to complete academic work at postgraduate level and balance the academic demands of the course with clinical placement demands;
• Good time‑management skills, written skills and IT skills.

Skills / Abilities – Desirable

• Understanding of evidence‑based practice and the ability to demonstrate how evidence‑based practice influences clinical practice.

Knowledge – Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding.

Knowledge – Desirable

• A foundation in or basic knowledge of CBT.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Lewisham CAMHS, Kaleidoscope
32 Rushey Green
Catford
SE6 4JF

Website: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/