Brookside is a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS adolescent service that was rated as ‘Outstanding’ in our last CQC inspection and has received prestigious QNIC accreditation.
Our Tier 4 services include a 15-bed acute in-patient service and a pioneering Young-People’s Home Treatment Team. Also on site is our INTERACT psychiatric liaison, crisis and outreach service for adolescents whom we work very closely with.
To aid the broader therapeutic programme and environment, we have extensive grounds that include:
1. An outdoor tennis court
2. An outdoor trampoline
3. An outdoor gym
In the building, we have an indoor gymnasium regularly used by our young people and facilitated by staff, along with a sensory room, multiple courtyards, and a therapy garden in development. Exciting recent developments include our new eating disorder pathway and the launching of our Staff Anti-racism Programme of Practice and much more!
Other useful information:
We are within walking distance to Goodmayes station on the Elizabeth line and have good local bus links. We also have a secure staff car park and well-equipped office suites.
The post holder will join an established psychology team including a lead psychologist (Care pathway lead for psychology Tier 4 CAMHS), a team of clinical psychologists, assistants, and trainees. The post-holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team which comprises consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, nurses, health care assistants, occupational therapists, family therapists, and a social worker.
If you are looking to join a vibrant, passionate, integrated, and psychologically minded MDT who work holistically around the young person and their family, then this is the place for you!
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 partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places 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 focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part-time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Responsibilities
1. Participating in the development and implementation of high standards of clinical care in CAMHS Tier 4 adolescent services ensuring the psychology service provided is needs-led, compliant with national guidance, and is experienced positively by service users.
2. Offering support and consultation to the multidisciplinary ward team in their work and in the provision of psychologically informed formulation and interventions.
3. Exercising clinical responsibility for undertaking psychological assessment, psychological treatment, and discharge planning of clients in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
4. Assisting in the supervision, teaching, and coordinating of assistant and trainee psychologists.
5. Taking a senior role in the clinical development of the Tier 4 CAMHS services.
6. Providing high quality, trauma-informed clinical care that is focused on recovery and reintegration.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.
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