Job summary
We are excited to share the opportunity to take on the Clinical Lead role for our new pathway for Complex Trauma and our Inreach Service for CYP in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW). Both the Inreach Team and Specialist Trauma Clinicians in the new Trauma Pathway will work with CYP who have experienced complex trauma to allow for timely access to high quality consultation, assessment and treatment.
Our Trauma Pathway is a newly funded initiative, by our ICB, with the aim of this this service to be grounded in a strengths-based, trauma informed approach. You will lead the team whose aim will be to embed positive partnerships with key adults and networks to improve the outcomes for young people who have experienced significant trauma, working closely with our Head of Psychological Therapies and the wider BSW management team.
The Inreach Team is a well-established service made up of experienced Clinical Specialists who interface with social care in a variety of specialist areas; including Foster Care, Early Help, Youth Justice Service, Drug and Alcohol, Children who are Looked After and MASH.
This post could be based in any of our 3 larger CAMHS teams in Swindon, Melksham or Keynsham.
We are looking for a very experienced Clinical Psychologist, Family and Systemic Therapist or Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to lead our new Trauma Pathway and Inreach Service.
Main duties of the job
You will oversee clinicians embedded in CAMHS providing specialist assessments of CYP with complex trauma and moderate to severe mental health needs, ensuring they employ research-based models to formulate and implement plans with individuals, families and carers. You will clinically lead the development of this new pathway utilising change methodology and working in partnership with a range of stakeholders to ensure the service is fit for purpose. Alongside the leadership, there will be an element of clinical work offering consultation and treatment to CYP in the trauma pathway.
As Clinical Lead for Inreach you will lead the Clinical direction of the service, working closely with a range of stakeholders and commissioners to ensure that we continue to provide a high quality, effective, safe and efficient service.
This role requires you to demonstrate evidence of an anti-oppressive approach at the heart of your practice and to challenge, when needed, issues that are relevant to the children, young people and families we work with, as well as within the system, or that impact on colleagues.
You will have:
- Significant experience of working with complex trauma
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of delivering training in the area of trauma
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision in the field of trauma
- Significant experience of delivering multi -agency clinical consultation
- Significant experience of working strategically with system partners
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. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
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 will:
- Provide clinical, evidence-based care and treatment
- Offer direct clinical work and alongside this consultation and supervision to support the work of other staff
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures
- Utilise research skills for audit, and lead research and training within the areas served by the teams and service
- Lead the development of the service
- Monitor the success of the service through KPIs and performance management to achieve timely access to appropriate consultation and intervention for this group of CYP
We are hugely committed to investing in our staff. Part of this commitment is our unique BSW training strategy. You will be able to access our comprehensive CAMHS training programmes, specifically adapted to you and your role.
We will work with you to identify any learning and development needs, as well facilitate your access to high quality management supervision to maintain your skills gained from this training. This will equip you to be the best you can be in your role, whilst also helping you to focus on your future and career development.
You will be supported by a close, motivated, kind and enthusiastic BSW wide leadership team to ensure we deliver a successful service.
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you dont meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will:
- Provide clinical, evidence-based care and treatment
- Offer direct clinical work and alongside this consultation and supervision to support the work of other staff
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures
- Utilise research skills for audit, and lead research and training within the areas served by the teams and service
- Lead the development of the service
- Monitor the success of the service through KPIs and performance management to achieve timely access to appropriate consultation and intervention for this group of CYP
We are hugely committed to investing in our staff. Part of this commitment is our unique BSW training strategy. You will be able to access our comprehensive CAMHS training programmes, specifically adapted to you and your role.
We will work with you to identify any learning and development needs, as well facilitate your access to high quality management supervision to maintain your skills gained from this training. This will equip you to be the best you can be in your role, whilst also helping you to focus on your future and career development.
You will be supported by a close, motivated, kind and enthusiastic BSW wide leadership team to ensure we deliver a successful service.
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you dont meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Significant (over five years) of working with complex trauma
- Experience of delivering training in trauma
- Experience of delivering supervision in trauma
- Significant experience of multi-agency consultation (5 years minimum)
- Experience of delivering trauma therapy (5 years minimum)
- Significant experience of working strategically with system partners around trauma
Desirable
- Leadership in the area of complex trauma
- Evidence of carrying out research and audit
- Formal training in leadership/project change methodology
- Experience of leading a service
skills
Essential
- Experience of leading on a service development/improvement project
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and registration (Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy or Family Therapy
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Significant (over five years) of working with complex trauma
- Experience of delivering training in trauma
- Experience of delivering supervision in trauma
- Significant experience of multi-agency consultation (5 years minimum)
- Experience of delivering trauma therapy (5 years minimum)
- Significant experience of working strategically with system partners around trauma
Desirable
- Leadership in the area of complex trauma
- Evidence of carrying out research and audit
- Formal training in leadership/project change methodology
- Experience of leading a service
skills
Essential
- Experience of leading on a service development/improvement project
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification and registration (Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy or Family Therapy
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).
