Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mental health clinician with specialist training & experience, & an interest in trauma & multi-agency working, to join the CAMHS Team at The Lighthouse.
The post is open to qualified & professionally registered clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds; including (but not limited to) Clinical Psychology, Child Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Nursing & Occupational Therapy.
This post is fixed-term until 31st March 2025, due to current funding, & could be an ideal secondment opportunity. It will focus on supporting the delivery of multi-disciplinary assessments, individual & group therapeutic interventions for children & carers, & wider network engagement through consultations & training to professionals.
The post holder will be supported throughout their induction & professional development. Regular clinical supervision in your discipline will be provided, as well as reflective group practice. There will be opportunities to make professional links with the UCLH Department of Child & Adolescent Psychological Medicine & local CAMHS teams. The Lighthouse is also part of the PROMISE network of Barnahus services, with unique opportunities for national & international engagements with peer services.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes & values diversity, weparticularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be a good team worker & be able to lead in areas of clinical practice & development; will be responsible for working independently & managing a caseload of clients, ensuring safe & effective clinical practices.
The post holder will provide community-based care for children & adolescents through the provision of multi-disciplinary assessments of need, individual therapeutic interventions, parent work & group-based interventions.
In addition to direct therapeutic work, the post-holder will be expected to take a lead on wider service developments; such as the development & delivery of group programmes, training packages & multi-disciplinary consultations to young people's caring networks. The post holder will also contribute to audits, policy, service development & research within the area served by the Lighthouse & related services nationally & internationally, supporting children who have experienced sexual abuse. The post holder may also provide clinical supervision to clinical trainees & qualified staff as needed.
In line with an increase in funding we are recruiting to these positions on a fixed-term basis. Contracts are currently ending on 31st March 2025.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lighthouse ModelThe Lighthouse is the first UK Child House, a multi-professional, child-centred & trauma-informed service for CYP who have experienced child sexual abuse & a national leader in the field. The Lighthouse provides a holistic assessment & medical support, therapeutic interventions, social work & ChISVA. This child-centred concept has had proven success abroad, in particular Iceland, where there is evidence of increased convictions & improved health & well-being of the child/young person.
After a successful pilot, funded by the Home Office, NHS England, Mayors office for Police & crime (MOPAC) & Department for Education from 2018 - 2022, the Lighthouse secured statutory funding from April 2022. NHS England commission the service which is provided by UCLH in partnership with NSPCC & Metropolitan Police Service. CYP who live in the five boroughs in North Central London: Camden, Islington, Enfield, Haringey & Barnet can be referred or can self-refer to the service.
The Lighthouse TeamThe service is jointly managed by the Lighthouse Operational Manager & the Clinical Lead. The Lighthouse service includes a CAMHS team of therapists (including Clinical Psychologists, Child Psychotherapists, Psychiatrist, CAMHS practitioners), Lived Experience Consultant, Paediatricians, Clinical Nurse Specialist for sexual health, Play Specialist, Child & Family Practitioners, & access to Letting the Future In practitioners (NSPCC) in the Lighthouse.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lighthouse ModelThe Lighthouse is the first UK Child House, a multi-professional, child-centred & trauma-informed service for CYP who have experienced child sexual abuse & a national leader in the field. The Lighthouse provides a holistic assessment & medical support, therapeutic interventions, social work & ChISVA. This child-centred concept has had proven success abroad, in particular Iceland, where there is evidence of increased convictions & improved health & well-being of the child/young person.
After a successful pilot, funded by the Home Office, NHS England, Mayors office for Police & crime (MOPAC) & Department for Education from 2018 - 2022, the Lighthouse secured statutory funding from April 2022. NHS England commission the service which is provided by UCLH in partnership with NSPCC & Metropolitan Police Service. CYP who live in the five boroughs in North Central London: Camden, Islington, Enfield, Haringey & Barnet can be referred or can self-refer to the service.
The Lighthouse TeamThe service is jointly managed by the Lighthouse Operational Manager & the Clinical Lead. The Lighthouse service includes a CAMHS team of therapists (including Clinical Psychologists, Child Psychotherapists, Psychiatrist, CAMHS practitioners), Lived Experience Consultant, Paediatricians, Clinical Nurse Specialist for sexual health, Play Specialist, Child & Family Practitioners, & access to Letting the Future In practitioners (NSPCC) in the Lighthouse.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oFor Psychological Therapies colleagues: oDoctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. oRelevant HCPC registration oOr Child psychotherapy training and BACP registration oOr Family Therapy training (masters level) and UKCP registration oOr equivalent psychological therapies qualification and professional registration.
- oSpecialist training in subject/skills relevant to Child & and Adolescent Mental Health (0-18 years)
- oFor Nurse/OT and Social worker colleagues : oRelevant NMC/HCPC registration oCYP IAPT Dip in CBT/SFP/IPT-A and/or relevant post-graduate study in child and adolescent mental health and/or training in specialist therapy relevant to supporting children therapeutically following sexual abuse.
- oRegistration with relevant Professional body
- oFurther post-graduate training in specialist therapeutic modality/approach relevant to supporting children therapeutically with trauma or following sexual abuse.
Experience
Essential
- oFor Psychological Therapist colleagues oSignificant post qualifying experience in a setting where children's mental health is the primary focus, or equivalent development of competencies via relevant experience gained.
- oFor Nurse/OT and Social worker colleagues oSignificant post registration experience in a setting where children's mental health is the primary focus, or equivalent development of competencies via experience gained.
- oExperience of working with children and young people who have experienced abuse and neglect.
- oExperience of supporting parents, carers and families through individual, family and/or group-based interventions.
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- oExperience of providing clinical consultation and clinical supervision.
- oExperience of delivering training and teaching.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAdvanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices, and specialist knowledge over more than one discipline/function acquired over a significant period.
- oAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans to meet the needs of clients, based on clinical assessment and formulation.
- oAbility to work to standards for quality and Lighthouse policies and procedures.
- oAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning.
- oAbility to maintain and manage own caseload and work autonomously within the specialist area
- oKnowledge of relevant psychological theory and evidence-based practice.
- oKnowledge of theory and practice of clinical supervision.
- oWillingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge of clinical aspects of child & adolescent mental health
- oLeadership skills in clinical practice and contributing to service development
- oCulturally competent practice knowledge and skills
- oAbility to recognise own limits & seek support re supervision as appropriate.
- oTo have developed computer skills to enable input of relevant data and typing of summaries and reports etc
- oThe ability to supervise, teach and develop the skills of clinical trainees and junior staff as appropriate
- oAbility to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent written & verbal communication skills.
- oGood interpersonal skills & demonstrable ability to work with others.
- oExperience with delivering training and presentations to a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in managing or supervising trainees or qualified staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oFor Psychological Therapies colleagues: oDoctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. oRelevant HCPC registration oOr Child psychotherapy training and BACP registration oOr Family Therapy training (masters level) and UKCP registration oOr equivalent psychological therapies qualification and professional registration.
- oSpecialist training in subject/skills relevant to Child & and Adolescent Mental Health (0-18 years)
- oFor Nurse/OT and Social worker colleagues : oRelevant NMC/HCPC registration oCYP IAPT Dip in CBT/SFP/IPT-A and/or relevant post-graduate study in child and adolescent mental health and/or training in specialist therapy relevant to supporting children therapeutically following sexual abuse.
- oRegistration with relevant Professional body
- oFurther post-graduate training in specialist therapeutic modality/approach relevant to supporting children therapeutically with trauma or following sexual abuse.
Experience
Essential
- oFor Psychological Therapist colleagues oSignificant post qualifying experience in a setting where children's mental health is the primary focus, or equivalent development of competencies via relevant experience gained.
- oFor Nurse/OT and Social worker colleagues oSignificant post registration experience in a setting where children's mental health is the primary focus, or equivalent development of competencies via experience gained.
- oExperience of working with children and young people who have experienced abuse and neglect.
- oExperience of supporting parents, carers and families through individual, family and/or group-based interventions.
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- oExperience of providing clinical consultation and clinical supervision.
- oExperience of delivering training and teaching.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAdvanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices, and specialist knowledge over more than one discipline/function acquired over a significant period.
- oAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans to meet the needs of clients, based on clinical assessment and formulation.
- oAbility to work to standards for quality and Lighthouse policies and procedures.
- oAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning.
- oAbility to maintain and manage own caseload and work autonomously within the specialist area
- oKnowledge of relevant psychological theory and evidence-based practice.
- oKnowledge of theory and practice of clinical supervision.
- oWillingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge of clinical aspects of child & adolescent mental health
- oLeadership skills in clinical practice and contributing to service development
- oCulturally competent practice knowledge and skills
- oAbility to recognise own limits & seek support re supervision as appropriate.
- oTo have developed computer skills to enable input of relevant data and typing of summaries and reports etc
- oThe ability to supervise, teach and develop the skills of clinical trainees and junior staff as appropriate
- oAbility to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oExcellent written & verbal communication skills.
- oGood interpersonal skills & demonstrable ability to work with others.
- oExperience with delivering training and presentations to a range of audiences
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in managing or supervising trainees or qualified staff
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
