Job summary We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner to join the Enhanced Treatment Team (ETT) at Westminster CAMHS. This position involves collaborating with a highly skilled and dynamic multi-disciplinary team to support young people and families dealing with a range of mental health disorders and complex trauma. We are seeking dedicated professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care. Applications are welcome from psychologists, psychological therapists, CAMHS nurses, and child and adolescent psychotherapists. All applicants must have completed professional training (fully qualified) and possess relevant CAMHS experience, along with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the Enhanced Treatment Team and provide generic and specialist CAMHS assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate care, manage risks and offer evidence-based psychological interventions. The successful candidate will work with a range of mental health difficulties and formulate care plans to support children, young people, and families by applyingpsychologically informed clinical judgment to implement appropriate interventions for clients with complex needs. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.Theywill be part of a team that highly values trauma-informed approaches and thinking, supporting the service both within the team and through interagency consultation and collaboration with the wider network. About us Set in the dynamic north Westminster borough, ourCNWL CAMHS team provides mental and emotional health specialist services for children and young people up to 18 years old with their families and carers. Westminster CAMHS has fostered a longstanding and collaborative relationship with a wide range of partner agencies, including children's social care, local authorities, education providers, and charitable organizations. These partnerships are integral to our mission of delivering comprehensive mental health support to the diverse population of Westminster. By working together, we aim to provide a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to care, ensuring that children, young people, and their families receive tailored services that address not only mental health needs but also related social, educational, and developmental challenges. Our commitment to this collaborative approach strengthens our ability to respond effectively to the complexities faced by the community. We are delighted that you are interested in working with us here at CNWL. Our Trust is an exciting place to work with a wealth of development and CPD opportunities available for all our staff. We work in collaboration with our colleagues, young people and their families, valuing their lived experiences. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year pro rata per annum Incl. HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 333-G-CA-1522 Job locations Westminster CAMHS 7A Woodfield Road London W9 2NW Job description Job responsibilities Clinical and Client Care Conduct highly specialised psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for clients in the Enhanced Treatment Team (ETT) pathway. This includes evaluating individuals for single and complex trauma presentations, emotional and behavioural disorders, offending behaviour, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Collaboration with social services and other networks is required, emphasising a systemic and trauma-informed approach. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical, environmental and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. Deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions for carers or families of referred clients, as needed, to ensure comprehensive support. To develop and implement psychological interventions for individuals, carers and families. These interventions should be grounded in trauma-informed approaches and incorporate systemic principles. Examples of relevant interventions could be: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Psychodynamic approaches. To undertake generic and specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments of children and families referred to the service based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children and young people tailored to individual needs, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. Act as a care coordinator, taking responsibility for initial assessments, conducting risk assessments, and formulating and reviewing care plans. As the lead professional, participate in multi-network meetings to contribute to clinical and trauma-informed case formulations. To participate in initial CAMHS assessment clinics and specialist assessments as required. To use routine outcome measures (ROMS) in a clinically meaningful way that promotes collaboration in the young persons journey of their care. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. To refer clients on, as appropriate, to other statutory and non-statutory services. The post holder will attend relevant multi-agency planning meetings such as Child in Need, Child Protection conferences, professionals meetings and CPAs. To contribute directly and indirectly to the development and review of an evidence based psychologically-based framework and offer, guided guidelines and principles, to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To advise other members of the service on specialist psychological care of clients. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Education and Development To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust guidelines and professional registration. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client groups across a range of agencies and settings. Record-keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by ones own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. To use computer and computer software to prepare reports, presentations and documents relevant to working duties Research and development To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits as per service needs. To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of the same. Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To ensure ones own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these. To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. Standard Mandatory Training The post holder will complete the CNWL mandatory training programme annually within directed timescales Multi-agency Meetings The post holder will prioritise attendance at relevant multi-agency planning meetings such as Child in Need, Child Protection conferences, professionals meetings and CPAs. Policy and Procedure The post holder will work in line with CNWL policy and procedures at all times. These include; o Confidentiality, Data Protection and Information Sharing o Code of Conduct o Capability o Equality and Diversity o Health and Safety o Infection Prevention and Control o Finance o Safeguarding Children o Sickness Absence o Use of Information Technology Professional Standards and Performance Review The post holder will fully participate in the Trusts Appraisal / Supervision Programme and work with their manager to ensure that they have a clear job plan and objectives Flexible Working The post holder will undertake any other duties as appropriate to the grade/role and work flexibly across Child and Adolescent Mental Health sites to provide cover for short-term absences when required Job description Job responsibilities Clinical and Client Care Conduct highly specialised psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions for clients in the Enhanced Treatment Team (ETT) pathway. This includes evaluating individuals for single and complex trauma presentations, emotional and behavioural disorders, offending behaviour, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Collaboration with social services and other networks is required, emphasising a systemic and trauma-informed approach. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical, environmental and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. Deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions for carers or families of referred clients, as needed, to ensure comprehensive support. To develop and implement psychological interventions for individuals, carers and families. These interventions should be grounded in trauma-informed approaches and incorporate systemic principles. Examples of relevant interventions could be: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Psychodynamic approaches. To undertake generic and specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments of children and families referred to the service based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children and young people tailored to individual needs, and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. Act as a care coordinator, taking responsibility for initial assessments, conducting risk assessments, and formulating and reviewing care plans. As the lead professional, participate in multi-network meetings to contribute to clinical and trauma-informed case formulations. To participate in initial CAMHS assessment clinics and specialist assessments as required. To use routine outcome measures (ROMS) in a clinically meaningful way that promotes collaboration in the young persons journey of their care. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. To refer clients on, as appropriate, to other statutory and non-statutory services. The post holder will attend relevant multi-agency planning meetings such as Child in Need, Child Protection conferences, professionals meetings and CPAs. To contribute directly and indirectly to the development and review of an evidence based psychologically-based framework and offer, guided guidelines and principles, to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. Contributing to team or service clinical functioning To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. To contribute to the team or services delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. To advise other members of the service on specialist psychological care of clients. To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members. Education and Development To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with Trust guidelines and professional registration. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client groups across a range of agencies and settings. Record-keeping and Information Governance To ensure that all information generated by ones own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. To use computer and computer software to prepare reports, presentations and documents relevant to working duties Research and development To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits as per service needs. To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of the same. Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines. To ensure ones own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these. To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. Standard Mandatory Training The post holder will complete the CNWL mandatory training programme annually within directed timescales Multi-agency Meetings The post holder will prioritise attendance at relevant multi-agency planning meetings such as Child in Need, Child Protection conferences, professionals meetings and CPAs. Policy and Procedure The post holder will work in line with CNWL policy and procedures at all times. These include; o Confidentiality, Data Protection and Information Sharing o Code of Conduct o Capability o Equality and Diversity o Health and Safety o Infection Prevention and Control o Finance o Safeguarding Children o Sickness Absence o Use of Information Technology Professional Standards and Performance Review The post holder will fully participate in the Trusts Appraisal / Supervision Programme and work with their manager to ensure that they have a clear job plan and objectives Flexible Working The post holder will undertake any other duties as appropriate to the grade/role and work flexibly across Child and Adolescent Mental Health sites to provide cover for short-term absences when required Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential 1.Fully qualified professional training in one of the following professions: Clinical Psychology; Counselling Psychology; Forensic Psychologist; CBT Therapist; Integrative Psychotherapist; Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist; Mental Health Nurse 2.Registration with one of the following statutory bodies: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP); the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC); Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP); the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Desirable 1.Additional training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice especially relevant to complex CAMHS. In particular: CYP-IAPT Therapy Training; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT); Third wave CBT therapies including Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CFT); Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) / EMDR; Trauma informed approaches; Systemic Therapy formulation experience; Mentalisation-based therapy (MBT); Interpersonal therapy (IPT); Dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP) Previous Experience Essential 1.Experience of working within a multidisciplinary Specialist CAMHS team. 2.Experience with initial assessments and care planning. 3.Experience with risk assessment and risk management. 4.Experience of mental health care coordination. 5.Experience of multi-agency work. 6.Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions for mental health. Desirable 1.Experience of assessing for Neurodevelopmental disorders incl. ASD and ADHD. 2.Experience of working with parental mental health. 3.Experience of working with YP with complex diagnosis and/or emerging personality disorders. 4.Experience of working with complex family dynamics. 5.Experience of working with Looked After Children or edge of care. 6.Experience of working with diverse communities. Knowledge and Skills Essential 1.Knowledge and skills in assessment intervention and management. 2.Knowledge of the theoretical evidence base for understanding, formulating and providing interventions for mental health concerns 3.Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) model of formulation. 4.Well-developed skills in effectively communicating complex, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information, including diagnoses and formulations, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers, and professionals. 5.Ability to utilise digital clinical systems. 6.Skills in providing consultation to both professional and non-professional groups. 7.Experience in assessing mental health risks and safeguarding concerns. 8.Knowledge of CAMHS legislation. Desirable 1.Knowledge of attachment theory. 2.Knowledge of family systems theory. Personal Essential 1.Ability to manage and work with organisational stress, as well as the capacity to 'hold' the stress of others. 2.Skilled in building constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, supported by strong communication skills. 3.Committed to treating service users with respect and dignity at all times. 4.Capable of prioritising own workload and meeting performance requirements for the role. Other Essential 1.Ability to identify and employ clinical governance mechanisms, as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice when regularly exposed to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. In particular: Understands and is able to implement and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the post; Understands and can apply confidentiality and information sharing policies and procedures. 2.Sickness (or attendance) record that meets the standards acceptable to the Trust. Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health department to perform the duties of the post. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential 1.Fully qualified professional training in one of the following professions: Clinical Psychology; Counselling Psychology; Forensic Psychologist; CBT Therapist; Integrative Psychotherapist; Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist; Mental Health Nurse 2.Registration with one of the following statutory bodies: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP); the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC); Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP); the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Desirable 1.Additional training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice especially relevant to complex CAMHS. In particular: CYP-IAPT Therapy Training; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT); Third wave CBT therapies including Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CFT); Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) / EMDR; Trauma informed approaches; Systemic Therapy formulation experience; Mentalisation-based therapy (MBT); Interpersonal therapy (IPT); Dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP) Previous Experience Essential 1.Experience of working within a multidisciplinary Specialist CAMHS team. 2.Experience with initial assessments and care planning. 3.Experience with risk assessment and risk management. 4.Experience of mental health care coordination. 5.Experience of multi-agency work. 6.Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions for mental health. Desirable 1.Experience of assessing for Neurodevelopmental disorders incl. ASD and ADHD. 2.Experience of working with parental mental health. 3.Experience of working with YP with complex diagnosis and/or emerging personality disorders. 4.Experience of working with complex family dynamics. 5.Experience of working with Looked After Children or edge of care. 6.Experience of working with diverse communities. Knowledge and Skills Essential 1.Knowledge and skills in assessment intervention and management. 2.Knowledge of the theoretical evidence base for understanding, formulating and providing interventions for mental health concerns 3.Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) model of formulation. 4.Well-developed skills in effectively communicating complex, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information, including diagnoses and formulations, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers, and professionals. 5.Ability to utilise digital clinical systems. 6.Skills in providing consultation to both professional and non-professional groups. 7.Experience in assessing mental health risks and safeguarding concerns. 8.Knowledge of CAMHS legislation. Desirable 1.Knowledge of attachment theory. 2.Knowledge of family systems theory. Personal Essential 1.Ability to manage and work with organisational stress, as well as the capacity to 'hold' the stress of others. 2.Skilled in building constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, supported by strong communication skills. 3.Committed to treating service users with respect and dignity at all times. 4.Capable of prioritising own workload and meeting performance requirements for the role. Other Essential 1.Ability to identify and employ clinical governance mechanisms, as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice when regularly exposed to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. In particular: Understands and is able to implement and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the post; Understands and can apply confidentiality and information sharing policies and procedures. 2.Sickness (or attendance) record that meets the standards acceptable to the Trust. Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health department to perform the duties of the post. 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Westminster CAMHS 7A Woodfield Road London W9 2NW Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)