Job summary
The BSW In Reach Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Nurses in Lead Clinical Specialist and Clinical Specialist roles. The BSW In Reach Team promotes more joined up thinking, and provides a morecoordinatedand effective approach to integrated working with the Local Authority Children's Servicesalongside acoordinated experience of care and support to children, young people and families (CYPF) who have multiple and complex needs.
The service predominantly operates within a consultation framework (AMBIT informed approach) offering a specialist mental health, multi-disciplinary perspective to vulnerable CYPF presenting with complex psychological and systemic issues. This formulation-based approach facilitates a space for shared understanding and thinking together of how best to support children, young people and their family and carers.
The service also offers direct evidence-based intervention through assessment and individual and group treatment to CYPF where this clinical need can be best met within the skill set and service provisions of the In Reach team.
The team also provides training, external supervision, and reflective practice to multi-agency partners and CAMHS.
Main duties of the job
This role offers an opportunity to work with a group of children and young people who have experienced sexual harm, and the networks that support them. This is primarily a consultation based role, however where appropriate there is scope for direct work.
You will use your clinical expertise in the area of sexual harm to provide consultation, supervision and training to professionals working with this group of young people. The post holder will also be delivering workshop/groups for parents/carers of children who have experienced sexual harm.
We would welcome applications from candidates with a core profession and additional training in a NICE informed evidence base for sexual trauma ( E.g. EDMR/ trauma focussed CBT training/NET/psychotherapy).
The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues from statutory and voluntary agencies to develop excellent working relationships to ensure the needs of these children and young people are met in the most appropriate way.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role has the following expectations:
To provide a high-quality specialist support to professionals, parents and carers supporting children and young people who have experienced sexual harm.
To provide consultation and support to team members across Childrens Social Care, and Wiltshire and Swindon CAMHS who deliver assessments, care and interventions to children and young people who have experienced sexual harm.
To provide training to a range of staff in Childrens social care and BSW CAMHS colleagues
To attend strategy and multi-agency meetings for young people identified open to the BSW In- Reach team to contribute to the multi-agency planning and response.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service.
To be involved in the development of this service as appropriate.
In BSW we are strongly committed to staff development and progression. We have recently launched a comprehensive CAMHS specific training strategy for all staff at all levels. Our training programme includes numerous CAMHS specific trainings that are directly relevant to roles as well as external trainings funded through HEE.
If successful the applicant could be considered for one of our external training offers in DBT, MBT or VIG and we will offer ongoing supervision for these interventions. Our training strategy also highlights development and progression opportunities for staff as we are keen to grow and develop our workforce for the future. Managers work closely with staff to ensure they have the right trainings to enable them to confidently and competently deliver high standard interventions to children, young people and their families.
In BSW we understand the importance of professional identity. We have leads for each of the professional groups who organise regular meetings across BSW to consider professional development, issues and CPD.
Please view our BSW recruitment video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hElDWiDQsRc
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role has the following expectations:
To provide a high-quality specialist support to professionals, parents and carers supporting children and young people who have experienced sexual harm.
To provide consultation and support to team members across Childrens Social Care, and Wiltshire and Swindon CAMHS who deliver assessments, care and interventions to children and young people who have experienced sexual harm.
To provide training to a range of staff in Childrens social care and BSW CAMHS colleagues
To attend strategy and multi-agency meetings for young people identified open to the BSW In- Reach team to contribute to the multi-agency planning and response.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service.
To be involved in the development of this service as appropriate.
In BSW we are strongly committed to staff development and progression. We have recently launched a comprehensive CAMHS specific training strategy for all staff at all levels. Our training programme includes numerous CAMHS specific trainings that are directly relevant to roles as well as external trainings funded through HEE.
If successful the applicant could be considered for one of our external training offers in DBT, MBT or VIG and we will offer ongoing supervision for these interventions. Our training strategy also highlights development and progression opportunities for staff as we are keen to grow and develop our workforce for the future. Managers work closely with staff to ensure they have the right trainings to enable them to confidently and competently deliver high standard interventions to children, young people and their families.
In BSW we understand the importance of professional identity. We have leads for each of the professional groups who organise regular meetings across BSW to consider professional development, issues and CPD.
Please view our BSW recruitment video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hElDWiDQsRc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist
- additional training in a NICE informed evidence base for sexual trauma ( E.g. EDMR/ trauma focussed CBT training/NET/psychotherapy).
Desirable
- Educated to PhD level, Non- medical prescribing qualification Formal teaching qualification Master's degree directly related to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience/skills of working with young people who are known to Children's social care and present with complex needs
- Experience of working with the Mental Health Act and robust knowledge of the Children's Act
- Evidence of contribution to policy, protocols and patient care pathway development
- Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making
- Formal leadership skills and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized therapies with CYP presenting with complex clinical presentations
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children legislation and guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist
- additional training in a NICE informed evidence base for sexual trauma ( E.g. EDMR/ trauma focussed CBT training/NET/psychotherapy).
Desirable
- Educated to PhD level, Non- medical prescribing qualification Formal teaching qualification Master's degree directly related to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Experience/skills of working with young people who are known to Children's social care and present with complex needs
- Experience of working with the Mental Health Act and robust knowledge of the Children's Act
- Evidence of contribution to policy, protocols and patient care pathway development
- Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making
- Formal leadership skills and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized therapies with CYP presenting with complex clinical presentations
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children legislation and guidance
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).
