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CHILDRENS CARE GROUP - Scunthorpe CAMHS
Systemic Family Therapist [Internal]
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work within our Doncaster CAMHS team, we are looking to recruit a band 7 Systemic Family Therapist. The successful applicant will have completed the master's level training in Systemic Family Therapy at University and accreditation with the UKCP. Applications for this role may be considered from individuals who are currently undertaking the relevant masters training, should you be interested in this role and be enrolled onto masters training currently, please contact us on the details provided below to discuss further.
The post holder will be situated in our Getting Help pathway within CAMHS and will work closely with family therapy, CBT, and clinical psychology colleagues. Excellent communication skills, motivation, and self-direction, as well as the ability to manage your own caseload are required for this role.
The role will be supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist who is Care Group Lead for Psychological Professionals and together there will be an expectation that a robust structure for service delivery, including clear staff development opportunities are in place.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary/Purpose
This is a Systemic Family Therapist post.
The post holder will have completed Masters level in Systemic Family Therapy and accreditation with UKCP, however applications will be welcomed and considered for a development post, however you must be enrolled onto the Masters Course for the Systemic Family Therapy training.
You will be required to work as an autonomous clinician providing specialist assessments, care co-ordination and treatment to children and young people with a range of psychological and emotional disorders.
To provide consultation and education to Trust staff and external agencies. To provide expertise in all aspects of Systemic Family Therapy to clients, carers and significant others. To support the Team Leader in providing clinical supervision and support to colleagues. Whilst in training a specific development plan will be agreed with the lead family therapist that will include duties and responsibilities in keeping with a training post that will be aimed towards fulfilling the full band 7 Family Therapy job description (attached).
For further information around this role please contact:
Naomi Handley-Ward, Service Manager, CAMHS Getting [email protected], 0788051343
Mike Grimshaw, Getting Help - RdaSH CAMHS,[email protected],07500576241
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A professional Nursing qualification or Occupational Therapist qualification or Social Worker with current registration
Desirable
Specialist Qualification in CBT, FT or other appropriate therapy Degree or equivalent A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision
Experience Essential
Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex mental health problems and working with children and families in particular. Managing and prioritising a complex caseload Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a degree of professional autonomy The ability to provide patient centred assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation with children, young people, parents and families using mental health nursing skills. Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies
Desirable
Planning and delivering presentations and training to groups Experience in delivering comprehensive family work in a child and family setting
Knowledge Essential
Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and good awareness of key drivers in the field Highly competent in making a decision regarding ongoing patient care based on clinical and risk factors High level of problem solving and planning skills Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help Understanding of confidentiality and risk management. Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required.
Desirable
Wider NHS and social care policy Importance of public relations Research, audit and quality improvement methodologies Understanding of assessment of children suspected of having ADHD/ ASD.
Skills Essential
Ability / Skills to support change and improvement, support and inspire colleagues / act as a role model Ability to motivate others Good planning and organisational skills Good Assessment skills selecting treatment from a range of options Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under time pressures for self and team. Good clinical reasoning skills Ability to work autonomously Flexible approach to problem solving Multi-agency team work Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management Effective communication skills both orally and in written form Providing clinical supervision Time management IT literate - use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and email and Internet Manage a varied workload and deliver to deadlines under pressure
Desirable
Ability to give presentations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address CAMHS , St Nicholas House
Shelford Street, Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe
DN15 6NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)