Job summary
CFHD are delighted
to invite applications for a Trainee Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
NHS England has
confirmed funding for a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Traineeship in CFHD.
The funding extends over six years to include a pre-clinical training
course where required (0.2 WTE in Year 1 with a potential of 1 WTE in Year 2) plus 4 years of clinical training at an ACP-accredited training school (1
WTE).
This is an exciting
opportunity for those already enrolled on a pre-clinical course who wish to
pursue the clinical training. You will already be working with children and
young people in a professional capacity and will have an interest in and some understanding of Psychoanalytical
thinking.
Main duties of the job
- The post has been allocated flexible funding for either 4, 5 or 6 years based on a bespoke package dependent on where the successful applicant is on their training journey. It can include:
- The course fees for the 2-year pre-clinical psychoanalytic infant observation trainingWorking with children, young people & families: a psychoanalytic observational approach (M7)
- Fees for personal psychoanalysis and travel expenses with an approved training analyst (5 years, 3 times a week in year 2 and then 4 times a week in years 3-6).
- Doctoral course fees and travel expenses for the 4-year clinical training.
- The option of being employed during the 2nd year of the pre-clinical training as an Assistant Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist within CAMHS at Band 6 WTE.
- Employment as a Trainee Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (Band 6 WTE) in Devon CAMHS for the subsequent 4-year clinical period
- The successful applicant for the pre-clinical training would need to apply and be offered a place on one of the pre-clinical trainings recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists to start in September 2024. Those who have secured a place on this course, or who have completed a first year, will also be eligible to apply for the traineeship.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Moving through the pre- clinical on to the clinical
training is dependent on the successful completion of the two-year baby
observation, the passing of the academic papers/ course and gaining a place via
application and interview on to the clinical training course at either the Tavistock
and Portman training school or IPCAPA.
Prior to application applicants
are encouraged to contact Angharad Howell (professional lead for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy) Tel: 01271 384000 for
informal discussion about pre- qualifications
and experience before applying.
Please note there
are two posts. One based in North Devon and the other in South or East Devon. If
you intend to apply for both posts please only complete one application and
indicate that you wish to be considered for both and your preference for base.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Moving through the pre- clinical on to the clinical
training is dependent on the successful completion of the two-year baby
observation, the passing of the academic papers/ course and gaining a place via
application and interview on to the clinical training course at either the Tavistock
and Portman training school or IPCAPA.
Prior to application applicants
are encouraged to contact Angharad Howell (professional lead for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy) Tel: 01271 384000 for
informal discussion about pre- qualifications
and experience before applying.
Please note there
are two posts. One based in North Devon and the other in South or East Devon. If
you intend to apply for both posts please only complete one application and
indicate that you wish to be considered for both and your preference for base.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An honours degree level qualification giving eligibility to train at Masters level in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Post graduate qualification in Working with Children, Young People and Families, A psychoanalytic Observational Approach or eligible to apply
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
Desirable
- Core degree level qualification in e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other equivalent profession.
- Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people (0-18)
- Experience of collaborative working with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education.
- Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of engaging/working with children, young people, families and carers with complex mental health needs and undertaking specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the community, including risk assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health presentations and evidencebased clinical interventions.
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to childrens mental health.
- Understanding of the use in practice of assessment tools, routine outcome measures and goal-based care.
- Knowledge of child development
- Awareness of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An honours degree level qualification giving eligibility to train at Masters level in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Post graduate qualification in Working with Children, Young People and Families, A psychoanalytic Observational Approach or eligible to apply
- Evidence of relevant CPD.
Desirable
- Core degree level qualification in e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other equivalent profession.
- Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people (0-18)
- Experience of collaborative working with professionals across a range of agencies in health, social care and education.
- Experience that evidences an ability to tend to diversity and work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
- Experience of safeguarding children and ensuring the safety of young people in partnership with other agencies as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of engaging/working with children, young people, families and carers with complex mental health needs and undertaking specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the community, including risk assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health presentations and evidencebased clinical interventions.
- Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to childrens mental health.
- Understanding of the use in practice of assessment tools, routine outcome measures and goal-based care.
- Knowledge of child development
- Awareness of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Integrated Childrens Services
Fishleigh Road
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3UD
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
