Are you looking for an opportunity to build on your experience as a CAMHS clinician or step up to such a role?

If so, wehave a great opportunity for a registered CBT Therapist or Clinical Psychologist with special interest in CBT interventions to join our South CAMHS team. The role includes offering supervision to the team's band 6 CBT Therapist and trainee.

Main duties of the job

You will join the South Camden Community Team (SCCT), one of Camden's two CAMHS Community Teams - Open Minded. We are a multi-disciplinary team staffed by highly experienced clinicians and part of a large and vibrant child and family department. You will have a crucial role in the team, consisting of Clinical Psychologists, Family and Systemic Psychotherapists, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapists, Nurses and Consultant Psychiatrist and many trainees studying at Tavistock Centre. You will provide direct clinical input to children, young people and their families/carers in a multi-agency environment. You will deliver CAMHS input in schools as part of the schools programme.

We are proud to offer a dynamic, innovative and needs-led service. We have a varied caseload of clients ranging from those presenting with a high level of complexity and risk to those who require preventative interventions. We work closely with the multi-agency network and offer CAMHS input in schools. Camden CAMHS is one of the pilot sites for the Trailblazers' initiative, with new developments such as the clinical intake team, the 4-week-wait initiative and Mental Health Support Team offering support in schools.

About us

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a prominent mental health trust which combines patient services, research and consultancy with a national remit for delivering mental health-related education and training. You will join at an exciting time where a dedicated Trust lead for CBT therapy has been appointed to support the development of our CBT specialists.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level
• Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist, or BABCP as a CBT Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience of working with relevant client population (Child and Adolescent Mental Health). A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery
• A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face
• Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise of managing and treating the client group
• Some experience of clinical supervision

Desirable

• Some experience of clinical management of staff
• Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement

Skills

Essential

• High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management
• Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources
• Basic keyboard skills for updating client records
• Ability to manage own clinical case load

Knowledge

Essential

• Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning
• Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and application of EDI issues
• Proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet Services needs

Employer details

Employer name

Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

120 Belsize Lane

London

NW3 5BA

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