Job summary We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated and flexible band 7 Specialist Clinician. You will work across the North Camden Community Team (NCCT) and South Camden Community Team (SCCT), in a dual role offering assessment and clinical interventions to young people aged 0-18 and their parents. Both teams are friendly multi-disciplinary teams staffed by highly experienced clinicians and part of a large and vibrant Camden Unit. North Camden is located at The Tavistock and South Camden is located at a satellite clinic in Ampthill Square. You will join two large teams consisting of Clinical, Educational and Counselling Psychologists, CBT therapists, Family and Systemic Psychotherapists, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses and Consultant Psychiatrists and many trainees on clinical placement. Main duties of the job This role is open to applications from Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Systemic Family Psychotherapists, Social Workers and Nurses. The successful applicant will join their respective discipline, be supervised by a senior clinician and hold a treatment caseload from within their discipline. The successful candidate will also offer CAMHS assessments and consultation and outreach to schools. The post is 0.5 WTE (2.5 days) in each team. Thursday is an essential working day. About us We are proud to offer a dynamic, innovative and needs-led service. We have a varied caseload of clients ranging from those presenting with a high level of complexity and risk to those who require preventative interventions. We work closely with the multi-agency network and offer CAMHS input in schools. Camden CAMHS is one of the pilot sites for the Trailblazers' initiative, with new developments such as the clinical intake team, the 4-week-wait initiative and Mental Health Support Team offering support in schools. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a prominent mental health trust which combines patient services, research and consultancy with a national remit for delivering mental health-related education and training. Each clinical discipline has a Professional Lead in the Trust who facilitates regular discipline meetings, supervision and training opportunities. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 260-TP-854 Job locations Tavistock Centre 120 Belsize Lane London NW3 5BA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level Registration with HCPC as a Psychologist, ACP as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, UKCP as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist, registration as a Social Worker, registration as a Mental Health Nurse Desirable Further training related to mental health interventions with 0-18s Experience Essential Evidence of clinical experience of working with relevant client population (Child and Adolescent Mental Health 0-18s). A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders Expertise of managing and treating the client group 0-18s Desirable Some experience of clinical supervision Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement Some experience of working with schools or community based clinical work Skills Essential High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources Basic keyboard skills for updating client records Ability to manage own clinical case load Knowledge Essential Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level as a minimum plus developed specialist and practical knowledge equating to postgraduate degree/ Masters level Registration with HCPC as a Psychologist, ACP as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, UKCP as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist, registration as a Social Worker, registration as a Mental Health Nurse Desirable Further training related to mental health interventions with 0-18s Experience Essential Evidence of clinical experience of working with relevant client population (Child and Adolescent Mental Health 0-18s). A clear track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery A comprehensive understanding of the changing NHS and Social Care environment and the challenges they face Experience of working at all levels of the system with internal and external stakeholders Expertise of managing and treating the client group 0-18s Desirable Some experience of clinical supervision Some experience of involvement in project work e.g. quality improvement Some experience of working with schools or community based clinical work Skills Essential High level of skill and knowledge in safeguarding and risk management Personal duty of care in relation to equipment or resources Basic keyboard skills for updating client records Ability to manage own clinical case load Knowledge Essential Willingness to contribute to strategic and business planning Skills for assessing and communicating complex client conditions and applying appropriate clinical treatments 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 Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Address Tavistock Centre 120 Belsize Lane London NW3 5BA Employer's website https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)