CAMHS Team Lead - Trauma-Informed Child Psychiatry

University College London Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician (Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist / Child Psychotherapist) to manage and lead the delivery of a highly specialist CAMHS service. This position is crucial for providing holistic support to children and families affected by sexual abuse. The ideal candidate will have expertise in trauma-informed care and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary framework, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and professional supervision.

Benefits

Commitment to sustainability

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist or Child Psychotherapist.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a clinical environment.
• Expertise in safeguarding and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of CAMHS psychological therapy services.
• Ensure professional standards in psychological therapies.
• Conduct relevant research and service evaluations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance services.

Skills

Expert clinical input

Leadership in psychological therapies

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary settings

Education

Postgraduate qualification in psychology

Registration with relevant professional body

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Clinician (Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist / Child Psychotherapist) to manage and lead the delivery of a highly specialist CAMHS service. This position is crucial for providing holistic support to children and families affected by sexual abuse. The ideal candidate will have expertise in trauma-informed care and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary framework, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and professional supervision.