Job summary We are excited to announce two new roles within our Swindon Integrated Pathway for Complex Trauma. These positions are designed to support children and young people in care, as well as foster carers, connected carers, and social work teams. You will play a key role in delivering multi-agency consultation and support to meet the unique needs of this vulnerable group. The Inreach Trauma Specialists will work in a strengths-based, trauma-informed environment, building positive partnerships with key adults and networks to improve outcomes for children and young people in care. The Roles: One role focuses on supporting children we care for, directly working with young people to help them overcome complex trauma. The other role supports foster carers, connected carers, and social work teams, ensuring they receive consultation, guidance, and resources to provide the best care. These roles address the challenges faced by this group in accessing timely support and will help shape this vital service. You will influence the development of the pathway, ensuring that it is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. We are seeking professionals from the following backgrounds: Registered Mental Health Nurse Occupational Therapist Social Worker Clinical Psychologist Family and Systemic Therapist Psychotherapist We welcome applicants who are passionate about working with children, young people, and families from diverse social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Main duties of the job You will provide specialist multi-agency consultation to social workers and other professionals to understand the needs of children and young people who are or have previously been in the care of the local authority. These young people may have experienced complex trauma and /or have moderate to severe mental health needs, You will employ research-based models to formulate and implement plans with individuals, families and carers.You may offer highly specialist assessment and treatment alongside the Getting More Help Trauma Specialists and other clinicians within CAMHS. You will also work closely with the Children We Care For teams within the Swindon Local Authority, offering consultation, reflective practice and training to the social workers and support workers.This role will work within a multi-disciplinary Inreach team of specialist practitioners who work directly with Children Social Services Teams within the local authority. You will work alongside a range of professionals such as Clinical Psychologists, Systemic and Family Therapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists.This role requires you being able to demonstrate evidence of an anti-oppressive approach at the heart of your practice and to challenge, when needed, oppressive and/ or discriminatory issues that are relevant to the children, young people and families we work with, as well as within the system, or that impact on colleagues. About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 267-OC7039276 Job locations Swindon CAMHS Marlborough House, Okus Road Swindon SN1 4JS Job description Job responsibilities You will work autonomously in ways which are sensitive to the needs of CYP and families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This role will: Provide clinical, evidence based care and treatment, according to expertise. Offer direct clinical work and alongside this consultation and supervision to support the work of other staff. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. Utilise research skills for audit, and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service. Be involved in service developments. Work closely with the other Specialist Trauma Therapists and In-reach Clinical Specialists across BSW to achieve timely access to appropriate consultation and intervention for this group of CYP.We are hugely committed to investing in our staff. Part of this commitment is our unique BSW training strategy. You will be able to access our comprehensive CAMHS training programmes, specifically adapted to you and your role.We will work with you to identify any learning and development needs, as well facilitate your access to high quality management supervision to maintain your skills gained from this training. This will equip you to be the best you can be in your role, whilst also helping you to focus on your future and career development. Job description Job responsibilities You will work autonomously in ways which are sensitive to the needs of CYP and families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This role will: Provide clinical, evidence based care and treatment, according to expertise. Offer direct clinical work and alongside this consultation and supervision to support the work of other staff. Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. Utilise research skills for audit, and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service. Be involved in service developments. Work closely with the other Specialist Trauma Therapists and In-reach Clinical Specialists across BSW to achieve timely access to appropriate consultation and intervention for this group of CYP.We are hugely committed to investing in our staff. Part of this commitment is our unique BSW training strategy. You will be able to access our comprehensive CAMHS training programmes, specifically adapted to you and your role.We will work with you to identify any learning and development needs, as well facilitate your access to high quality management supervision to maintain your skills gained from this training. This will equip you to be the best you can be in your role, whilst also helping you to focus on your future and career development. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Experience/skills of working with young people who have experienced complex trauma and present with complex needs Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized therapies with CYP who have experienced complex trauma and are presenting with complex clinical presentations Experience Essential Evidence of contribution to policy, protocols and patient care pathway development At least two years' experience of working in CAMHS or equivalent setting Qualifications Essential Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist Desirable Specialist training and experience of delivering an evidence based or evidence informed trauma intervention e.g. VIG, EMDR, Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, TF-CBT, NET, MBT, Specialist Sensory Training etc Qualities Essential Ability to problem-solve complex situations Highly developed interpersonal skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders Person Specification Knowledge Essential Experience/skills of working with young people who have experienced complex trauma and present with complex needs Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized therapies with CYP who have experienced complex trauma and are presenting with complex clinical presentations Experience Essential Evidence of contribution to policy, protocols and patient care pathway development At least two years' experience of working in CAMHS or equivalent setting Qualifications Essential Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist Desirable Specialist training and experience of delivering an evidence based or evidence informed trauma intervention e.g. VIG, EMDR, Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, TF-CBT, NET, MBT, Specialist Sensory Training etc Qualities Essential Ability to problem-solve complex situations Highly developed interpersonal skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders 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. 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. 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 Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Swindon CAMHS Marlborough House, Okus Road Swindon SN1 4JS Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)