An exciting opportunity has arisen in Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS for a skilled and experienced Band 8a CBT Therapist to join the CCAMHS Team (Tier 2) in a full time, permanent contract 1.0 post.

We welcome applicants from a wide variety of professional backgrounds for example Psychologists (with BABCP accreditation), Social Worker (with BABCP accreditation), Nurse (with BABCP accreditation), etc.

The team is a large and growing multidisciplinary team, offering a range of targeted, early interventions to children and young people age 0-18 who are experiencing mild-moderate mental health difficulties. The team is now expanding its provision of CBT.

The service is committed to broadening accessibility and initiatives are being implemented to support this, including through the use of innovative digital tools as well as through embedding clinicians in community settings and developing relationships in community organisations such as youth groups, faith groups as well as in children's centres, family hubs and GP settings. There many opportunities for ongoing staff development and training.

If you are committed and passionate about delivering targeted, early intervention mental health interventions to children, young people and families and are enthusiastic to work in an energetic team who are developing innovative ways of working, then we would encourage you to apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join an established multi-disciplinary CAMHS which is responsible for providing Tier 2 mental health services within the borough. The post holder will work in Hammersmith and Fulham Community CAMHS Team with young people aged 0- 18 years. The clinic setting is based in central Hammersmith and there is some limited travel to other parts of the borough to attend community settings.

You will also offer line management and Clinical Supervision to junior CBT therapist and CBT trainees in the team and support some aspects of the developing wider CAMHS CBT pathway.

The post holder will provide mental health support and treatment for children and young people carrying out comprehensive assessments, including risk and the development of risk and safety management plans, and offering specialist interventions from CBT approach.

The current team consists of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, Systemic Family Psychotherapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Social Workers, CBT Therapist and Children's Wellbeing Practitioners, providing multiple perspectives and allowing for rich MDT discussions and support.

Other aspects of the role include developing relationships with key partner agencies and community organisations working locally with children and young people, i.e. schools, GPs, social workers, community groups etc.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

P.S . Due to the large volume of applications received for some positions, we shall close the vacancy prior to the specified closing date as soon as sufficient numbers are received. Therefore, kindly submit your application as soon as you can.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualifying experience of working as a CBT therapist within a multidisciplinary CAMHS at Band 7 or above.
• Experience in using a validated skills assessment scale to assess CBT trainees' competence in live supervision
• Experience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic based settings, home, school or other appropriate environments
• Experience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plans
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multiagency working
• Experience of providing consultation/teaching/ training
• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues
• Experience of management of child protection emergencies
• Experience of managing and supervising others in a clinical and performance management context including appraisals
• Experience of developing operational protocols Experience of teaching other professionals

Desirable

• Experience of audit and/or research
• Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Post-graduate qualification in CBT with children and young people/post-graduate qualification in CBT with adults, plus training on adaptations with children and young people plus post-qualification experience delivering CBT to children and young people
• And accredited/registered with the BABCP as a CBT Therapist
• Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice.
• MSc level training in a relevant specialist field or appropriate experience.
• Training in supervision
• Training in using a validated CBT skills assessment scale (e.g. CTS-R, ACCS) approved by the BABCP to assess CBT trainees' competence

Desirable

• Qualification in core mental health profession such as Nursing, Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent if overseas trained and registered with HCPC, Child Psychotherapy, Social Work, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy.
• Relevant post graduate qualification in Mental Health related field
• PGCert in Child and Young Person Mental Health (CYP-MH) Supervision
• Qualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. systemic therapies, , Parenting intervention, EMDR Evidence based group work e.g. DBT

Administration and Record Keeping

Essential

• Clinical Recording Systems: Competent in the use of clinical recording systems such as RIO, JADE and COMMIT Understands the process for keeping safe, secure and relevant clinical records Understands and is able to use online incident reporting systems.
• Email and Communication: Able to use email to support effective communication in line with WLT policy Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication methods to support the delivery of high quality, engaging training and presentations

Core Competencies

Essential

• Mental Health Assessment: Able to confidently and competently undertake generic and emergency CAMHS assessments Able to confidently and competently undertake specialist assessments relevant to area of practice Understands developmental issues for children and able to adapt interventions accordingly
• Assessment of risk/safeguarding: Understands the need for and able to competently assess risk Understands individual and service safeguarding responsibilities, policy and procedure
• Engagement: Understands the elements of effective engagement and can apply these to working practice Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication Able to foster strong therapeutic alliances Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of evidence based interventions Understanding of and commitment to service user involvement, patient led care and choice
• Family and parenting work: Understands the need for and has experience of undertaking family and parenting work as part of CAMHS support
• Cultural competence: Understands the importance of assessment that explores and considers individual cultural identity and associated support needs.
• Consultation and Liaison: Experience of providing consultation and liaison support to colleagues, referral agencies and services responsible for the care, support and wellbeing of service users and their families/carers
• Psychoeducation: Able to promote self-management and recovery by working with service users and their families to understand their condition and identify and reinforce strengths, resources and coping skills
• Interdisciplinary work and partnerships: Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, actively engaging in and supporting duty and emergency rotas, peer support, training and skills development Able to build strong partnerships with external agencies and develop
• Transition: Able to confidently and safely plan for and manage change and transition. Professional Development: Actively uses supervision and opportunities for development of skills
• Specialist Assessment: Experience of undertaking specialist assessment at a level appropriate to the job Specialist assessment and treatment of specific groups (e.g. Neuro-development disorders)
• Partnerships: Understanding of need for and ability to form effective working partnerships with internal and external partners Policy and protocol: Ability to develop and implement clear and robust operational policy and protocol Leadership: Ability to lead the development and implementation of new structures and process that impact on staff at all levels

Desirable

• CBT / DBT / Family Therapy / Group Therapy

Attitude, Aptitude and Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
• Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
• Able to prioritise own workload
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
• Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
• Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism in an often

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Glenthorne Road

LS CAMHS H& F

Hammersmith and Fulham

W6 0LS

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222-LS-CAMHS-594