Job summary
Lewisham CAMHS Practitioner CYP-PT Therapy Trainee - Recruit to Train 6x Band 6 Trainee Practitioner roles
Lewisham CAMHS are delighted to be advertising 6 new Recruit to Train Trainee posts across 4 modalities, 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. To help reach this goal, NHSE covers salary and training costs for a 1-year post, allowing services to employ trainees to aid in implementing new or expanding existing specialist pathways to bridge the gaps in CYP mental health support.
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.
There are 6 posts available across 4 therapy modalities:
- 2 x Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - 1 post in the Generic team and 1 in the CAMHS Looked after Children team
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Learning Disabilities (ASD/LD) - 1 post in the Neurodevelopmental Team.
- Under 5's - 1 post in the CAMHS Generic team
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents - 1 post in the Generic team
Main duties of the job
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic CAMHS practitioners who would like to undertake training in one of the above models/modalities of evidence-based therapy. You may be a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist or other professional with experience of working in CAMHS or transferable skills.
Please note: The position will be based at Lewisham CAMHS but successful candidates will be expected to travel to either Anna Freud in North London (Rodney St, N1 9JH) or KCL in South London for teaching during the training year.
More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage: UCL Course information
There is also a useful training FAQ section for prospective candidates: UCL Training FAQs
The successful post-holders will complete a post-graduate diploma through either University College London or King College whilst working in one of our multi-disciplinary clinical teams. Posts will be based in our Core CAMHS Team, our Neurodevelopmental Team, or our Looked after Children team. You will be expected to carry a clinical caseload, including delivering therapy according to your training modality.
About us
Lewisham CAMHS is a thriving borough CAMHS service serving a diverse inner London population. We are comprised of eight multi-disciplinary teams as follows: Core Team (Horizon), NeuroDevelopmental Team (NDT), Paediatric Liaison Service, SYMBOL Team (Looked After Children), Adolescent Treatment Team, Child Wellbeing Programme, Adolescent Resource and Therapy Service (ARTS) and Mental health in Schools Team (MHST). We provide a range of evidence-based therapies to young people. We have strong links to National and Specialist Services and to the IoPPN at KCL and are actively involved in clinically relevant research and PPI initiatives. The service has well-established connections with other local services including education and social care, and local voluntary agencies.
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.
You will be committed to the CYP Psychological Training Programme core principles: Accessibility, accountability, participation, awareness and evidence-based practice and in providing an inclusive and effective service for children and young people, along with a dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This full-time training begins in January 2025 with 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with either UCL/Anna Freud or KCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL or KCL Postgraduate Diploma.
Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents.
You may apply for several modalities with one employment application. Please ensure that your application form includes which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.
For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: IPT-A, ASD (LD) and Under 5s
You only need one application to UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course pages and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance supplied.
For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT
You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.
Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. If you apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application
- Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL or KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL or KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). Please note due to a change in process for this recruitment cycle, only shortlisted candidates will receive information on applying to UCLs .
If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course.You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.The KCL application portal is open. The deadline for applications isMonday 25th November 2024.
Teaching will start on Monday 20th January 2025.
Additional contact information
For more information please contact one of the following
For Under 5's Elaine.Pennicott-Banks@slam.nhs.uk
For LD/ ASD Latoya.Morgan@slam.nhs.uk
For IPT-A geraldine.baker@slam.nhs.uk
For CBT Sam.Murrell@slam.nhs.uk
Contact telephone number
020 3228 6000
Job description
Job responsibilities
This full-time training begins in January 2025 with 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service. Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with either UCL/Anna Freud or KCL. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL or KCL Postgraduate Diploma.
Please review the additional documents for more information on the role, person specification other employment documents.
You may apply for several modalities with one employment application. Please ensure that your application form includes which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.
For candidates wishing to apply for UCL Courses: IPT-A, ASD (LD) and Under 5s
You only need one application to UCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course pages and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the UCL University Application Guidance supplied.
For candidates wishing to apply for KCL Courses: CBT
You only need one application to KCL no matter how many Recruit to Train job posts you apply for. However, it is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them in your personal statement as this will be assessed by the course team to determine course/modality suitability. For more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures: https://www.annafreud.org/ucl-postgraduate-study/ucl-postgraduate-programmes/child-and-young-person-iapt-therapy-pg-dip/). Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.
Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. If you apply for a training course that is delivered by Anna Freud and UCL, your data may be shared with them for the purpose of processing your application (shortlisting) and enrolling you onto this Programme. The service will usually be the Course Teams main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is relevant to deciding course eligibility. Other information that might be shared:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application
- Name change - confirm with service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.If you apply to this job, you are giving permission that information relevant to establishing eligibility can be shared between the HEI and the Service. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed.
As these are training positions, please be aware that this is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL or KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a UCL or KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). Please note due to a change in process for this recruitment cycle, only shortlisted candidates will receive information on applying to UCLs .
If you are ineligible for the University Course, we will be unable to be offer the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course.You must apply to the course at the same time as this job.
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; the roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.The KCL application portal is open. The deadline for applications isMonday 25th November 2024.
Teaching will start on Monday 20th January 2025.
Additional contact information
For more information please contact one of the following
For Under 5's Elaine.Pennicott-Banks@slam.nhs.uk
For LD/ ASD Latoya.Morgan@slam.nhs.uk
For IPT-A geraldine.baker@slam.nhs.uk
For CBT Sam.Murrell@slam.nhs.uk
Contact telephone number
020 3228 6000
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Qualifications and Professional Registration : Entry-level qualification: appropriately registered Clinical/Counselling psychologist, Systemic Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Nurse, CBT Therapist (A/I)
- Completed training course in clinical supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by relevant Professional body e.g. HCPC/UKCP, RCN, BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Assessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs or clear evidence of transferable skills
- Working in collaboration with supervisor, service user, carers and MDT in assessing needs, planning and implementing care
- A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS
Desirable
- Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment
- Working with Looked After Children and foster carers
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. To deliver psychological therapy with due regard to individual difference.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Qualifications and Professional Registration : Entry-level qualification: appropriately registered Clinical/Counselling psychologist, Systemic Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Nurse, CBT Therapist (A/I)
- Completed training course in clinical supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by relevant Professional body e.g. HCPC/UKCP, RCN, BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Assessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems/needs or clear evidence of transferable skills
- Working in collaboration with supervisor, service user, carers and MDT in assessing needs, planning and implementing care
- A good understanding and some experience of the following: Group, individual and family work, multi-disciplinary work, clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision in CAMHS
Desirable
- Working with families in a multi-racial urban environment
- Working with Looked After Children and foster carers
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. To deliver psychological therapy with due regard to individual difference.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
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).
