Job summary CAMHS services have received investment nationally and we have made significant developments within our CAMHS services, including Crisis and Home Treatment Team, Eating Disorder Service, WEST and the Youth Team. This has led to an increase in offer to CYP across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and has received positive feedback from Children, Families and Partner agencies. This is an exciting opportunity for a CAMHS Clinician who is passionate about working with CYPF who wants to develop skills in CBT. You would enrol on the CYP-IAPT 24 month post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy beginning in Spring 2025. If you have a core professional qualification, degree/degree level access programme, 2 years full time therapeutic experience in a mental health setting working clinically with CYPs, a strong interest in CBT and are able to commit to the requirements of the course then this may be the opportunity for you. Due to the demands of the course, successful applicants will need to take up a full-time position. Main duties of the job You will need to attend an interview and be enrolled at the University of Derby. The Post-graduate Diploma is a full time programme with 2 full days based at the University and 2.5 days in clinical practice in CAMHS where you would undertake CBT with children and young people for a minimum of 10hrs a week and 200hrs over the year. There will be 300hrs of scheduled teaching within the University. You will receive 35hrs supervision within the University and 35hrs from a CAMHS Clinical Supervisor experienced in CBT. The course requires academic study including writing essays, case studies and completing a portfolio. The course aims to teach evidencebased CBT intervention for children, young people and families, requiring both academic knowledge and therapeutic skills with a reflective approach to practice, with a focus on CBT for anxiety and depression. You would work clinically within the CAMHS Partnership team, hold a caseload, attend MDT meetings and attend training. 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. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. 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 staff networks such as LGBT and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-0875 Job locations Benet Building Ruckhall Lane, Belmont Hereford HR2 9RP Kidderminster Health Centre Bromsgrove Street Kidderminster DY10 1PG Redditch Town Hall Walter Stranz Square Redditch B98 8AH Aconbury North Newtown Road Worcester WR5 1JG Job description Job responsibilities You would hold a caseload of patients with varying levels of complexity, demonstrating awareness of how moderate to severe mental health difficulties affect children and young people. You would work with experienced clinicians and provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health recovery. You would undertake risk assessments and risk management of individuals presenting with vulnerability, self-harm and/or physical, sexual or emotional harm to themselves or others. You would need to manage and respond to the distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed. You would work closely with other members of MDTs and liaise with partnership agencies supporting interventions that are evidence based and meet the needs of the young person. You would work with autonomy and initiative with the limits of your knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and management supervision, and working collaborative as part of the MDT. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities You would hold a caseload of patients with varying levels of complexity, demonstrating awareness of how moderate to severe mental health difficulties affect children and young people. You would work with experienced clinicians and provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health recovery. You would undertake risk assessments and risk management of individuals presenting with vulnerability, self-harm and/or physical, sexual or emotional harm to themselves or others. You would need to manage and respond to the distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed. You would work closely with other members of MDTs and liaise with partnership agencies supporting interventions that are evidence based and meet the needs of the young person. You would work with autonomy and initiative with the limits of your knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and management supervision, and working collaborative as part of the MDT. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation and continuous development Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality healthcare Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive Able to work independently Able to work as a member of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Health Service Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Qualifications Essential Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc. Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level Current registration with relevant professional body I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Delivering teaching/training Providing consultation Desirable Working with children and young people Working in inpatient settings Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services Providing care in community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Supervising less experienced members of staff Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake audit Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health Desirable Basic IT competency Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health care outcomes and service delivery Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and develop to reach your potential Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through improvement, innovation and continuous development Joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the delivery of high quality healthcare Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing others, being helpful and inclusive Able to work independently Able to work as a member of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Health Service Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Qualifications Essential Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc. Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level Current registration with relevant professional body I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Desirable Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Delivering teaching/training Providing consultation Desirable Working with children and young people Working in inpatient settings Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services Providing care in community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Supervising less experienced members of staff Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication Able to undertake audit Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health Desirable Basic IT competency 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). Additional information 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Benet Building Ruckhall Lane, Belmont Hereford HR2 9RP Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)