Job summary
The Family Mental Health Team (FMHT) has an exciting opportunity to recruit one CBT Recruit to Train Trainee 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. 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.
The Family Mental Health Team (FMHT) is a CAMHS team working with children and families aged up to 18. We are an MDT providing a range of group and individual interventions to parents and young people with a variety of mental health presentations (anxiety, low mood, challenging behaviours, including more complex and chronic mental health presentations).
Although this is a fixed term contract there may be opportunities for employment once the course is completed. The team values a supportive working environment, continued professional development and career advancement.
Please note: The position will be based at The Tavistock Centre but successful candidates will be expected to travel to Anna Freud in North London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) for teaching during the training year.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will conduct thorough CAMHS Assessments, CBT Assessments and provide evidence-based CBT therapy in line with the NICE guidelines for CYP. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team made up of various disciplines and professions to include: child psychotherapy, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work and systemic family therapy.
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.
Please review the job description and person specification for more information on the role. Please ensure you address each point of the person specification in your application.
More information can be found at:https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/
There is also a useful training FAQ section for prospective candidates, this includes information about the HEE 2 year rule.
You will be required to apply to both the UCL and The Tavistock and Portman. Shortlisted candidates will be given details of how to apply to UCL.
Please be aware the information on your application form (name and contact details, qualifications and prior relevant experience) will be shared with the Anna Freud staff team as part of the recruitment process. By submitting your application to this role, you are agreeing to your details being shared with Anna Freud.
About us
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults.
We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health
The Tavistock and Portman is caring, compassionate and committed to co-creating the care and training we offer. We are passionate about the quality of our work and committed to openness, the use of evidence and the application of improvement science.
We value all our staff, are concerned for their wellbeing, and seek to foster leadership, innovation and excellence in our workforce.
We embrace diversity in our workforce and work to make our services and training as accessible as possible. We have made a firm commitment to being an anti-racist, anti-homophobic and anti-transphobic organisation. We work with others, in the UK and internationally, who share our values and can enable us to achieve our mission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This intensive 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 in the area of cognitive behavioural therapy.
The post-holder will work in the service, for at least 2.5 days of the week 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.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This intensive 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 in the area of cognitive behavioural therapy.
The post-holder will work in the service, for at least 2.5 days of the week 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.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus some specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate diploma level
- Membership with a professional body e.g BABCP, BACP or HCPC
- CYP IAPT Therapy PG DIP, accredited or working towards accreditation
Desirable
- Core qualification as a: Mental Health Nurse (NMC registration), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (HCPC registration)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Some knowledge of legislation national and local policies relevant to Service and client group
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff
- Experience in delivering CBT
Desirable
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
Skills
Essential
- Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
- Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
- Ability to manage own clinical case load under supervision
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
Knowledge
Essential
- Skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
- Skills for assessing and communicating client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments
- Understanding CBT formulations and treatment of mental health concerns
Desirable
- Understanding of engaging hard to reach CYP and families, i.e people with learning needs different cultures
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
- Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Keyboard / IMT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level as a minimum plus some specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate diploma level
- Membership with a professional body e.g BABCP, BACP or HCPC
- CYP IAPT Therapy PG DIP, accredited or working towards accreditation
Desirable
- Core qualification as a: Mental Health Nurse (NMC registration), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (HCPC registration)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Some clinical experience of assessing mental health and wellbeing needs of clients
- Some background understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
- Some knowledge of legislation national and local policies relevant to Service and client group
- Participate in clinical supervision and contribute to practical training of other service staff
- Experience in delivering CBT
Desirable
- Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement
Skills
Essential
- Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
- Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
- Ability to manage own clinical case load under supervision
Desirable
- Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
Knowledge
Essential
- Skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
- Skills for assessing and communicating client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments
- Understanding CBT formulations and treatment of mental health concerns
Desirable
- Understanding of engaging hard to reach CYP and families, i.e people with learning needs different cultures
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
- Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
OTHER
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Keyboard / IMT skills
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).
