Job summary
The post is based at The St Aubyn Centre (General Adolescent Unit- GAU aged 13-18) in Colchester Essex. The hospital offers short term admission to young people who are no longer safe in the community due to their complex mental health needs and high risk presentations. Poplar is a trauma, DBT and systemic informed service that works with young people and parents or carers in collaborative ways to effect change. The service offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic groups to young people and their carers, a variety of individual assessments/interventions and family therapy assessments and treatments. The psychological therapy team are extremely experienced clinicians and innovators in service improvement, recently winning a national ward for their DBT skills groups and Positive Behaviour Support Plans. The team also has a robust and comprehensive MDT of social work, nursing, OT, psychiatry and education.
Please be advised this advert will close early should we receive a high number of applications - late applications will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with colleagues from the other CAMHS inpatient unit in Essex, Poplar Adolescent Unit.
The post will suit a candidate passionate about working with young people towards recovery, keen to lead on and contribute to service innovation and skilled at exercising clinical leadership.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further main responsibilities and duties please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- Previous experience of working with children or adolescents in a care setting.
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Experience of assisting in the provision of care to patients
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Ability to be aware of when to request assistance from senior and other members of the team
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision (either inpatient or community settings)
- Experience of administering psychometric tests.
Knowledge
Essential
- Work with children/ young people/adults with mental health problems, neurodivergence, and/or learning disabilities. High level communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
- Previous experience of working with children or adolescents in a care setting.
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
- Experience of assisting in the provision of care to patients
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Ability to be aware of when to request assistance from senior and other members of the team
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision (either inpatient or community settings)
- Experience of administering psychometric tests.
Knowledge
Essential
- Work with children/ young people/adults with mental health problems, neurodivergence, and/or learning disabilities. High level communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
Desirable
- High standard of report writing.
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).
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).
