Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a creative an innovative multidisciplinary CAMHS team in Hampshire. The post holder will be supported by the Lead for Children in Care and contribute to a countywide service for Children in Care. We are seeking a highly motivated clinician full-time who has a passion for working collaboratively with Children in Care and their complex family and professional systems. The role would suit a highly experienced therapist, psychologist, social worker, nurse or other appropriately qualified clinicians with the relevant professional registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based in the Eastleigh CAMHS team.
The Children in Care clinician is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Their expert knowledge of working with this population as well as drawing on the expertise of other team members will ensure that children and young people will receive the most appropriate intervention to meet their unmet mental health needs.
The post-holder will be professionally responsible to the countywide Lead for Children in Care and come under the governance of the Professional Lead for Psychology and Psychological Therapies. Supervision and continuing professional development will be specially tailored for the role.
About us
Eastleigh CAMHS is a small, creative and supportive multidisciplinary team within Hampshire CAMHS.
Hampshire CAMHS is an innovative service for children and families. We are part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We have 7 community teams across the county, as well as a number of specialist teams - single point of access and Early Help service, the specialist Eating Disorder Service, i2i - our urgent assessment and home treatment team and Mental Health Support Teams in schools. We are enhancing and further developing our service, having recently secured significant investment from commissioners. This includes the creation of a paediatric psychiatric liaison service and creating a brand new blended digital and face to face team.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 to engage with this vulnerable group as well as work closely with children's home staff, foster carers and professional networks
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 to engage with this vulnerable group as well as work closely with children's home staff, foster carers and professional networks
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience (with experience at Senior Level
- Proven experience of providing multiagency 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
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience (with experience at Senior Level
- Proven experience of providing multiagency 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
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).
