About this role
Job summary
Due to promotion we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a qualified ACP registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our team.
This is a full time post.
The post holder will be based in one of the clinics within Worcestershire CAMHS and be part of their friendly and hard-working multi-disciplinary teams as well as part of a countywide Psychotherapy team that meets weekly and offers support and opportunities for review and development. The ability to travel to meet with, seek support from and work alongside other team members and meet the needs of our patients in any of these three clinics is therefore essential. The successful applicant will have access to appropriate clinical supervision.
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals capable of managing their own caseload and striving to support the work of the wider Psychotherapy, Under Fives and CAMHS Teams around them. The post holder will need to have experience of working in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health services.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Kara Gledsdale Principal Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist [email protected]
Main duties of the job
With support from the Senior Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist you will be expected to undertake specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy assessments and treatment, including time-limited Psychotherapy where appropriate. In addition, you will have responsibility for assisting in screening referrals to our Under Fives Clinic within CAMHS and offering Under Fives Clinic consultations, assessments and treatment. State of mind assessments and parent work will also be needed.
As a Band 7 Psychotherapist you will be expected to be a part of the integrated CAMHS multidisciplinary teams providing consultations to colleagues to support their work, contributing to case discussions and team formulations and facilitating reflective complex case discussion groups. There may be further opportunities to offer clinical supervision and develop your own specialist interests.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The service operates across Worcestershire with bases in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster. Base preference can be discussed by the successful applicant post interview. There will be an expectation to travel between sites and travel costs can be reimbursed. This is a full-time position however flexible working options are available.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Relevant clinical experience of CAMHS and childrens mental health Assessing the needs of individual children and families Working with staff of other agencies involved in child care
Desirable
Working in a multi-disciplinary team. Providing care in community settings. Handling child protection issues Experience of consultation
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to work independently Able to negotiate and collaborate with a wide range of professionals Able to function as part of a team Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Qualifications Essential
Doctorate level training in Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (ACP accredited only) Full membership of ACP as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Evidence of CPD as required by the ACP Post qualification CPD I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of child and adolescent psychotherapy Experienced in using psychometric measures Evidence of research and evaluation skills and knowledge
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.
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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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address CAMHS, Aconbury
Worcester Royal Hospital
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)