Trainee Systemic Family Practitioner CYP-IAPT-ED Inpatient

Job description

Job responsibilities

Information about the Training & the Job Role

This is a fixed term post with this training year funded by NHSE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided support and advice in job applications.

This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel into London to attend their lectures.

More information about the courses and how the training works can befound hereincluding the course brochures, and westronglyrecommend you read theFAQs.

NHSE have implement anew rule regarding beneficiaries s of their training year funding this affects candidates who have been on one of the courses listed on the NHSE website from 1st August 2022. We recommend you read this if you plan to apply to future trainings

KCL: This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with our organisation and the KCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted (for more information about the course and minimum entry criteria, please see the course page and brochures:https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train

Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.KCL University Application Guidance

KCL covers the modalities of CBT and SFP. You only need one application to the associated University 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.

Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. 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 where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. 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. Applicants for this training at KCL will need to be available to start by the 2nd of January 2024 at the latest to be available to attend the NELFT induction with the course starting on the 22 of January 2024

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Person Specification

role requirements

Essential

• A registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work, counselling, nursing, occupational therapy etc) from a UK university or equivalent.
• Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)

Desirable

• Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice Ability to organise own time and diary Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change Ability to maintain accurate records Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D)

Experience

Essential

• Ideally at least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting Experience of working with safeguarding issues Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.

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Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital, KMAH

Crankbrook Road,

Staplehurst

TN12 0ER

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)