Job summary
Role Purpose:This is a training role within the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within or closely alongside CAMHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.Role Context:The Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation programme delivered by Health Education England and partners that aims to improve existing children and young peoples mental health Services (CYP MHS) working in the community. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.
Ordinarily, you will be required to travel on a weekly basis to Reading. At present due to Covid some of the academic work is being delivered remotely, so please ensure you have access to the appropriate IT equipment. This is subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation programme delivered by Health Education England and partners that aims to improve existing children and young peoples mental health services (CYPMHS) working in Nottinghamshire.
There are 4 posts available, across Community CAMHS South (Hopewood), West (Lindsay Close) and North (65 Northgate, Newark).
You will be part of the CYP IAPT programme in collaboration with the University of Reading. You will work within CAMHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering (under supervision) high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.
You will be required to attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the University of Reading and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills.
This is a fixed term post for one year.
Students cannot be accepted onto any training programme if they are registered with any other University.
We do not accept candidates who have previously studied for the same award at another institution.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Working PracticeAccept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.Assess and support children and young people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.Undertake CYP centred interviews, identifying areas where the CYP wishes to see change and or recovery and making an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.Make decisions on suitability of service for new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, referring clients to alternative relevant services, stepping up or referring back to referrer as appropriateProvide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume lowintensity psychological treatments; including guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.All duties will be monitored/measured via supervision, both clinical and managerial. This will occur on a weekly basisTo ensure that the service is fully accessible by making information available and disseminating it.To develop a sound knowledge of local resources to enable good referrals to be made when necessary.Refer CYP with indications of substance misuse to specialist substance misuse and/or other services, developing knowledge of when, where and how, to refer.Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as appropriate.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of CYP contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Develop and review action plan re: referrals, assessments and waiting times.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocolsWork closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working PracticeAccept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.Assess and support children and young people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.Undertake CYP centred interviews, identifying areas where the CYP wishes to see change and or recovery and making an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.Make decisions on suitability of service for new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, referring clients to alternative relevant services, stepping up or referring back to referrer as appropriateProvide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume lowintensity psychological treatments; including guided selfhelp computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.All duties will be monitored/measured via supervision, both clinical and managerial. This will occur on a weekly basisTo ensure that the service is fully accessible by making information available and disseminating it.To develop a sound knowledge of local resources to enable good referrals to be made when necessary.Refer CYP with indications of substance misuse to specialist substance misuse and/or other services, developing knowledge of when, where and how, to refer.Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as appropriate.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of CYP contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Develop and review action plan re: referrals, assessments and waiting times.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or CYP in treatment, where appropriate.Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocolsWork closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Honours Degree (e.g. psychology, mental health, etc.) graded at 2.2 or above or; Evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e. previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree - level 6) Please note, an academic reference may be sought.
- Individual ability to manage academic requirement of WP training
Desirable
- Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Other relevant qualifications
Training
Essential
- Able to attend the formal training as required
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues relating to children and young people and the impact it can have on mental health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively implement training into practice
- Computer literate
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Advanced communication skills (verbal and written including telephone)
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with CYP
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Honours Degree (e.g. psychology, mental health, etc.) graded at 2.2 or above or; Evidence of ability to study at Level 6 (i.e. previous successful study at level 5; or successful part completion of an Honours degree - level 6) Please note, an academic reference may be sought.
- Individual ability to manage academic requirement of WP training
Desirable
- Psychology or other health /social care/youth related undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Other relevant qualifications
Training
Essential
- Able to attend the formal training as required
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health or related services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place to demonstrating outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of children and young people's mental health and how it may present.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues relating to children and young people and the impact it can have on mental health
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively implement training into practice
- Computer literate
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Advanced communication skills (verbal and written including telephone)
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with CYP
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be self-reflective in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
