Job summary We are looking for a Lead Clinical Specialist to join our CAMHS BSW In Reach Team within the (Family Assessment and Safeguarding Service ) FASS pathway. You will join a small, dedicated and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team committed to developing the highest standards of clinical assessment and treatment for the most vulnerable infants, children and parents. The post will involve travelling throughout Wiltshire and B&NES and working across a number of clinical bases and clients homes. We would welcome applications from individuals who have a professional background with clinical expertise, knowledge and interest in the delivery of specialist assessment and provision of therapeutic interventions to families where there are complex mental health and safeguarding presentations. The role will involve offering consultations, assessing parents and parent-infant/child relationships, using formulation skills to guide and inform evidence-based treatment for parents and families. As a service we offer Mentalization Based Treatment interventions. We utilise the AMBIT (adaptive mentalization based integrative treatment) approach when providing professional network support. Within this post there will be ample opportunity to apply a wide range of core clinical skills within this post including: teaching, training, external and internal consultation, supervision, audit, service evaluation and research. Main duties of the job We are a small, specialist multidisciplinary service within Oxford Health CAMHS providing consultation, child and parenting assessments and psycho-therapeutic interventions to families where there is a high risk of severe parenting breakdown, maltreatment and/ or neglect and where there are major parent/child relationship difficulties and/or attachment disorder. WHO WE WORK WITH FASS works with families with children in their care, from birth (or expectant parents) until the child is aged 18 years old and where there are current and severe risks in relation to parenting problems leading to child abuse and/or neglect. A requirement is that the family are stepping up to, or subject to, Child Protection Planning and are open to a Local Authority safeguarding team. One or more of the following issues are usually present within any one case and must be linked to severe relational breakdown between parent(s)/carer(s) and child(ren): o parent(s)/carer(s) mental health difficulties, personality problems, and/or mild learning disabilityo parent(s)/carer(s) with unresolved childhood maltreatment and traumao families with a child(ren) who has unresolved severe traumao parent(s)/carer(s) with a history of substance misuseo parent(s)/carer(s) with a history of/current relationship difficultieso history of severe parenting breakdown 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 25 February 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-OC7005870 Job locations BSW CAMHS In Reach Team Temple Street Keynsham BS31 1HA Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high-quality specialist therapy service to children, young people and their carers identified known to Childrens Social Care. To provide consultation and support to team members across Childrens Social Care who deliver assessments, care and interventions. To provide training to a range of staff in Childrens social care. To attend strategy and multi-agency meetings for young people identified open to the BaNES In- Reach team to contribute to the multi-agency planning and response. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service. To be involved in the development of this new service as appropriate. Please note provisional interview date for this post March 18th, 2025 Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high-quality specialist therapy service to children, young people and their carers identified known to Childrens Social Care. To provide consultation and support to team members across Childrens Social Care who deliver assessments, care and interventions. To provide training to a range of staff in Childrens social care. To attend strategy and multi-agency meetings for young people identified open to the BaNES In- Reach team to contribute to the multi-agency planning and response. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service. To be involved in the development of this new service as appropriate. Please note provisional interview date for this post March 18th, 2025 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist Desirable Educated to PhD level, Non- medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist assessments, formulation and interventions to CYP presenting with complex presentations Experience Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized therapies with CYP presenting with complex clinical presentations Skills Essential Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making Experience Essential Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist Desirable Educated to PhD level, Non- medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience of providing specialist assessments, formulation and interventions to CYP presenting with complex presentations Experience Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialized therapies with CYP presenting with complex clinical presentations Skills Essential Evidence of involvement in strategic level decision-making Experience Essential Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others 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 BSW CAMHS In Reach Team Temple Street Keynsham BS31 1HA Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)