Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role as a band 7 CAMHS Practitioner in a CAMHS team? Do you have the skills and experience to provide high-quality mental health care to children and young people in need? If yes, then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a band 7 CAMHS Practitioner to join the Adolescent team in Ealing CAMHS. CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and we work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health problems. We offer a range of services, such as assessment, therapy, family work, group work, consultation and training.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A recognised qualification in a relevant discipline, such as psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, occupational therapy or social work
- Registration with a relevant professional body, such as HCPC, BACP or UKCP
- Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
- Knowledge and skills in applying a range of therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR or systemic therapy
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- A commitment to ethical practice and continuous learning
Main duties of the job
As a band 7 CAMHS Practitioner in our team, you will:
- Assess the needs and strengths of children and young people referred to our service
- Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to the clients and their families
- Collaborate with other professionals within and outside the service
- Evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of the interventions provided
- Supervise and support junior staff and trainees
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement
- Participate in duty rota
About us
Ealing CAMHS is a friendly, busy, borough-located service, operating as part of a wider 3-borough CAMHS service, including Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow CAMHS, within West London NHS Trust. This thriving team work from one base in Ealing, which has family therapists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists.
This post is based in the adolescent team, a team that offers assessment and therapeutic intervention to young people (14+) and families to help them deal with problems preventing difficulties from escalating to a point where specialist/statutory agencies become necessary.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to clinical supervision and peer support
- Opportunities for career progression and further training
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and motivated practitioner who has experience working in CAMH Services and is looking to take the next step in their career.
We are looking to appoint a practitioner who can demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population of young people, who is able to communicate ideas clearly to both professionals and young people alike.
An ability to demonstrate knowledge, competence and an interest in working with young people who present with mental health need is essential for the role. The post-holder will need to be flexible and show initiative, with the necessary skills and experience to provide high quality care that is both evidence-based and client-focussed. Additionally, he/she will need to be a team player, whilst demonstrating the ability to work autonomously alongside leadership skills.
Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and motivated practitioner who has experience working in CAMH Services and is looking to take the next step in their career.
We are looking to appoint a practitioner who can demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population of young people, who is able to communicate ideas clearly to both professionals and young people alike.
An ability to demonstrate knowledge, competence and an interest in working with young people who present with mental health need is essential for the role. The post-holder will need to be flexible and show initiative, with the necessary skills and experience to provide high quality care that is both evidence-based and client-focussed. Additionally, he/she will need to be a team player, whilst demonstrating the ability to work autonomously alongside leadership skills.
Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a degree-level qualification in one of the following: oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications or equivalent experience oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status) oSystemic Family Psychotherapy oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists) oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT trainings or equivalent experience This should be supplemented by other specialist training and short courses.
- Current professional registration as applicable: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Desirable
- CYP IAPT Trainings, e.g. CBT, Systemic Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy [IPT], Under 5's, Parent Training.
- Additional further training or experience in CAMHS and child psychology Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs such as CBT, Systemic Foundation Years, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT.
- Desire to work towards CBT, DBT Therapist Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant practice experience in relevant first profession.
- Significant experience of working with children and adolescents in a mental health or equivalent settings.
- Experience of teaching, supervision and/or consultation.
- Experience of multi-agency work. Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of working with young people who self-harm
- Experience of managing own workload with effective liaison with others
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrable leadership and change management skills
- Providing consultation to other professionals
Desirable
- Experience in assessing complex mental health needs of children and young people
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence base in relation to child mental health
- Research and research methodology at post-graduate level in relation to children and adults with mental health and social problems.
- The impact of abuse, trauma and other adverse experiences on children and families.
- Legislation and DOH guidelines relevant to mental health.
- Child protection policies and procedures
- Child development in relation to mental health difficulties
- Knowledge of other modalities (i.e. psychoanalytical, medical, behavioural etc.) sufficient to engage appropriately with multidisciplinary team colleagues and their work with clients/patients.
- Skills in working with children and families with mental health and social problems using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
- An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to have challenging discussions
Desirable
- Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to recognise own and others work related stress and pressures and take appropriate action.
- Good interpersonal skills and desire to build a supportive team environment.
- Personal time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Committed to personal development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a degree-level qualification in one of the following: oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications or equivalent experience oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status) oSystemic Family Psychotherapy oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists) oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT trainings or equivalent experience This should be supplemented by other specialist training and short courses.
- Current professional registration as applicable: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Desirable
- CYP IAPT Trainings, e.g. CBT, Systemic Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy [IPT], Under 5's, Parent Training.
- Additional further training or experience in CAMHS and child psychology Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs such as CBT, Systemic Foundation Years, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT.
- Desire to work towards CBT, DBT Therapist Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant practice experience in relevant first profession.
- Significant experience of working with children and adolescents in a mental health or equivalent settings.
- Experience of teaching, supervision and/or consultation.
- Experience of multi-agency work. Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of working with young people who self-harm
- Experience of managing own workload with effective liaison with others
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrable leadership and change management skills
- Providing consultation to other professionals
Desirable
- Experience in assessing complex mental health needs of children and young people
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence base in relation to child mental health
- Research and research methodology at post-graduate level in relation to children and adults with mental health and social problems.
- The impact of abuse, trauma and other adverse experiences on children and families.
- Legislation and DOH guidelines relevant to mental health.
- Child protection policies and procedures
- Child development in relation to mental health difficulties
- Knowledge of other modalities (i.e. psychoanalytical, medical, behavioural etc.) sufficient to engage appropriately with multidisciplinary team colleagues and their work with clients/patients.
- Skills in working with children and families with mental health and social problems using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
- An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to have challenging discussions
Desirable
- Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to recognise own and others work related stress and pressures and take appropriate action.
- Good interpersonal skills and desire to build a supportive team environment.
- Personal time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Committed to personal 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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
