Job summary
We are very excited to announce that the South Central NHS Health Education England has confirmed funding for a new Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Trainee position which will be based at South Oxfordshire CAMHS, The Clock House, 22-26 Ock St, Abingdon, OX14 5SW.
We will accept applicants at the following points in their training:
- Year 2 of the training- In second year of ACP pre-clinical recognised training course and able to be employed as an Band 5 Assistant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist for one year.
- Years 3-6 of the training - Have been accepted by ACP recognised clinical training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy in an ACP approved training school and will be based in CAMHS for the duration of the training.
The funding extends over 5 years to include both the 2nd Year of an ACP (Association of Child Psychotherapy) approved pre-clinical component and the 4 years of the clinical training.
The funding will cover training fees, salary and a significant contribution towards personal analysis and travel.
Successful applicants will already need to be on an ACP recognised pre-clinical training course or have been accepted for the ACP recognised Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy clinical training.
Main duties of the job
Below is a schedule of the clinical, study and training hours across each week.
1.0 FTE (37 hours per week)
0.8 FTE - Clinical Role/Study,
0.2 FTE - Training School
Clinical Duties: Under the supervision of the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist the post holder may in Year 2:
- Provide direct therapeutic work with children, young people and parents and engage in joint work with other members of the team
- Provide limited counselling and brief therapy with children, young people and their parents
- Maintain an appropriate caseload
- Maintain clinical case records and summaries consistent with confidentiality, professional practice and in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance policy
- Participate in regular reviews and case discussions with colleagues in the tea
- Ensure appropriate liaison and joint work with other agencies contributing to young people's and families' mental health needs
About us
The Oxford South Getting More Help CAMHS Service covers a diverse catchment area, that is both rural and urban. Our main office sits within the pretty Market Town of Abingdon on Thames, which is conveniently situated 1 mile from the A34 and 5 miles from the historic City of Oxford. Oxfordshire is a wonderful place to live, whether you are looking for outdoor adventures that could include walking along the River Thames path, joining one of the many watersport clubs, walking/cycling across the Ridgeway, enjoying a coffee in Henley on Thames, enjoying the shopping and social experience of the newly built Westgate Centre in Oxford or taking advantage of all the history that Oxford City has to offer. Oxfordshire is perfectly situation to be 1 hour from Birmingham, 1 hour from London and only 1 hour from the coast.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work schem
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants, as a minimum, will need to have completed the first year of the pre-clinical training recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists. This assumes they will already be working with children and young people in a professional capacity and that they have an interest in and some understanding of psychoanalytical thinking. Those undertaking or having already successfully completed an ACP approved pre-clinical training, will also be eligible to apply and may be able to step on in Year 2 and hence complete the training in 5 years.
If successful applicants have not already, they will subsequently need to apply independently to, and be accepted by, one of the Training Schools accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists before being able to proceed to the full clinical training. This is not assured by being offered one of these traineeships. Equally, if the applicant is not successful with her/his application to the full clinical training her / his contract with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust will be terminated. The clinical training contract is based on the trainees holding a place at the training school. If a trainees place at the training school is terminated, the contract will also be terminated.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Oxford South Getting More Help Service, we have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward thinking, dynamic and research led. As a service we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities. The wellbeing of our Administrative and Clinical staff is top of our agenda; we have an active Wellbeing Team and regular opportunities for staff support. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection and team working.
Please Note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants, as a minimum, will need to have completed the first year of the pre-clinical training recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists. This assumes they will already be working with children and young people in a professional capacity and that they have an interest in and some understanding of psychoanalytical thinking. Those undertaking or having already successfully completed an ACP approved pre-clinical training, will also be eligible to apply and may be able to step on in Year 2 and hence complete the training in 5 years.
If successful applicants have not already, they will subsequently need to apply independently to, and be accepted by, one of the Training Schools accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists before being able to proceed to the full clinical training. This is not assured by being offered one of these traineeships. Equally, if the applicant is not successful with her/his application to the full clinical training her / his contract with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust will be terminated. The clinical training contract is based on the trainees holding a place at the training school. If a trainees place at the training school is terminated, the contract will also be terminated.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Oxford South Getting More Help Service, we have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward thinking, dynamic and research led. As a service we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities. The wellbeing of our Administrative and Clinical staff is top of our agenda; we have an active Wellbeing Team and regular opportunities for staff support. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection and team working.
Please Note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undertaking an ACP recognised pre-clinical Child Psychotherapy training and already in year 1 of an ACP recognised pre-clinical training before commencing with the intent to do the full four-year clinical training once the pre-clinical training has been completed.
Desirable
- Post-graduate Mental Health Diploma or higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families using a therapeutic approach.
Desirable
- Experience of individual therapeutic work with children and young people.
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments and outcome measures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undertaking an ACP recognised pre-clinical Child Psychotherapy training and already in year 1 of an ACP recognised pre-clinical training before commencing with the intent to do the full four-year clinical training once the pre-clinical training has been completed.
Desirable
- Post-graduate Mental Health Diploma or higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families using a therapeutic approach.
Desirable
- Experience of individual therapeutic work with children and young people.
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments and outcome measures.
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).
