Cbt Camhs Clinician In Training

Homerton Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; London Borough of Hackney; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering a CYP Psychological Training funded trainee CAMHS Clinician post in Community CAMHS. The role combines part-time clinical work with CBT training through UCL/Anna Freud and requires a 12-month fixed-term commitment.

The post involves delivering CBT-based interventions to children and families, managing a training caseload, and completing course requirements while employed in a NHS setting in Hackney, London.

Formación

• Minimum bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
• A Core profession as recognised by the BABCP.

Responsabilidades

• Provide CBT-based interventions to children and families.
• Work as trainee CAMHS Clinician in Community CAMHS.
• Balance clinical caseload with CYP Psychological Training commitments.

Conocimientos

Autonomous working clinically

Clinical judgment

Team working

Reflection on practice

Cultural sensitivity

Educación

Bachelor's in psychology or related

BABCP core profession

Herramientas

Electronic health records

IT skills

Descripción del empleo

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 a forward 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.

Details

• Closing date: 10 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year p.a. inc. pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 293-CCS-0966
• Job locations: Hackney Ark, Downs Park Road, London, E8 2FP, United Kingdom

Essential education

• 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 education

• Further education in a relevant area of psychology e.g. counselling, systemic therapy, CBT.

Essential experience

• 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 experience

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

Essential skills and abilities

• 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 communication and team working
• Able to reflect on clinical work

Desirable skills and abilities

• 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.

Essential knowledge and understanding

• 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

Essential other

• 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. 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hackney Ark, Downs Park Road, London, E8 2FP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job

Contact: Clinical Psychologist Debbie Forman, [e-mail], 02070147071