Job summary
An exciting opportunity for 2 Practitioners has arisen to be part of a creative and innovative multidisciplinary CAMHS team in Hampshire. The post holders will be supported by and professionally responsible to the Lead for Children in Care and contribute to a countywide service for Children in Care.We are seeking highly motivated clinicians who have a passion for working collaboratively with Children in Care and their complex family and professional systems. The role would suit highly experienced therapists, psychologists, social workers or other appropriately qualified clinicians with the relevant professional registration.
The Post Holders will;
Provide research based, expert clinical consultancy, support, supervision and training to staff and managers caring for children and adolescents presenting with complex challenging behaviours and resident within Local Authority Childrens Homes across Hampshire and support to other Specialist CAMHS staff working with children, under the age of nine, with complex challenging needs.
Be the first resource to be consulted by senior mangers regarding setting up support for local authority residential care managers and staff.
Provide direct therapeutic support to children and adolescents resident in Childrens Homes and assess and treat generic referrals from Specialist CAMHS.
Main duties of the job
Detailed information can be found in the attached job description and person specification; please ensure you address all the criteria in your application, and that you are professionally registered. If you are not registered, we will not be able to shortlist you.
The successful candidate will be:Flexible and innovativeAdaptable to changeClinically skilled to work independently with this client groupSkilled in the support of children in care networksEducated in and have a sound theoretical knowledge of developmental trauma and attachmentSkilled in the delivery of appropriate individual, dyadic and family interventionsAble to creatively engage with this vulnerable group as well as work closely with children's home staff, foster carers and professional networks
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.
- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.
- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.
While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant Specialist CAMHS Professional Qualification e.g. Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy or Nursing
- MSc or equivalent post-graduate qualification in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology
- MSc or equivalent post-graduate qualification incorporating an expert knowledge of Organisational Dynamics
- Evidence of Supervisory Training
Desirable
- Training in Group Analysis
- Training in Art /Play or other Creative Therapies
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of normal child development
- Sound understanding of the impact of trauma/maltreatment on normal child development
- Sound understanding of maladaptive defensive behaviour
- Ability to recognise the impact of changes in the wider organisation on children and young people looked after in the public care sector
- Sound knowledge in managing and defusing violence and aggression
- Understanding of the impact of violence and aggression on members of staff and de-briefing strategies
- Significant post registration clinical experience (with experience at Senior Level)
- Proven experience of providing multi-agency consultancy in a specialised field
- Proven leadership experience
- Proven experience of direct clinical work with a complex client (child/young person and family) group
- Clinical supervisory experience
- Appraiser experience
- Proven experience of teaching/Training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Ability to travel to various locations
- Ability to be adaptable according to the needs of the service
- An understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities in Service delivery and staffing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Ability to provide consultation and support to staff working with children and young people presenting with complex and challenging behaviour in a residential setting
- Awareness and understanding of the impact of early life experiences arising from a sound understanding of child development
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly developed assessment skills
- Highly developed therapeutic skills in working with children, young people and families
- Awareness and understanding of the likely causes and presenting symptoms of dysfunctional stress in staff working with a complex client group
- Ability to use initiative, prioritise time and make decisions
- Planning and organisational skills
- Teaching skills
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant Specialist CAMHS Professional Qualification e.g. Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy or Nursing
- MSc or equivalent post-graduate qualification in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology
- MSc or equivalent post-graduate qualification incorporating an expert knowledge of Organisational Dynamics
- Evidence of Supervisory Training
Desirable
- Training in Group Analysis
- Training in Art /Play or other Creative Therapies
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of normal child development
- Sound understanding of the impact of trauma/maltreatment on normal child development
- Sound understanding of maladaptive defensive behaviour
- Ability to recognise the impact of changes in the wider organisation on children and young people looked after in the public care sector
- Sound knowledge in managing and defusing violence and aggression
- Understanding of the impact of violence and aggression on members of staff and de-briefing strategies
- Significant post registration clinical experience (with experience at Senior Level)
- Proven experience of providing multi-agency consultancy in a specialised field
- Proven leadership experience
- Proven experience of direct clinical work with a complex client (child/young person and family) group
- Clinical supervisory experience
- Appraiser experience
- Proven experience of teaching/Training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Ability to travel to various locations
- Ability to be adaptable according to the needs of the service
- An understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities in Service delivery and staffing
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust
- Team working
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
- Ability to provide consultation and support to staff working with children and young people presenting with complex and challenging behaviour in a residential setting
- Awareness and understanding of the impact of early life experiences arising from a sound understanding of child development
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly developed assessment skills
- Highly developed therapeutic skills in working with children, young people and families
- Awareness and understanding of the likely causes and presenting symptoms of dysfunctional stress in staff working with a complex client group
- Ability to use initiative, prioritise time and make decisions
- Planning and organisational skills
- Teaching skills
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Basic IT skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
