A Senior Lead Practitioner post on the Emotional and Behavioural pathway of East London NHS Foundation Trust's specialist CAMHS. The role combines specialist assessment and evidence-based therapy for young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders with frontline leadership of the pathway team, alongside the clinical team leads. It is community-based, with flexible episodes of care including group work, and serves a multi-ethnic population. Applicants need a recognised clinical qualification, such as clinical psychology or family therapy, and experience at Band 7.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist assessment and evidence-based treatment to children, young people and their families
- Take on operational duties, including frontline leadership of the Emotional and Behavioural Team, with support from the Clinical Team Leads
- Deliver episodes of care, assessments and treatments in the community, including group work
- Work closely with the Clinical Team Leads and senior professionals to make operational services and care pathways effective
- Lead on professional and practice development and high-quality, client-centred care
- Lead by example to maintain high standards of care and practice
- Empower the team to take on a wider range of clinical tasks
- Be a visible presence in clinical practice and accessible to clients and families
- Take part in quality improvement projects on community engagement and service provision
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualification in child psychotherapy, clinical psychology, family therapy, mental health nursing, counselling psychology, social work or an equivalent profession
- Requisite professional accreditation for their discipline
Registration & licences
- Current registration with the regulator for their profession, such as NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
Experience
- At least 3 years in CAMHS or an equivalent setting, including community CAMHS working with a multi-agency network
- Experience at Agenda for Change Band 7 or equivalent
- Specialist assessment and treatment of children, young people and families with high complexity and moderate to severe mental health needs
- Delivering evidence-based interventions for moderate to severe disorders such as OCD, PTSD, complex PTSD, depression and anxiety
- Managing high levels of need, complexity and risk, including safeguarding, suicidal and self-harm behaviours
- Line management and clinical supervision
Skills & knowledge
- Well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Specialist assessment and treatment skills, including emergency and crisis assessments
- Ability to lead, support and influence others
- Awareness of current national CAMHS guidelines and policies
- Knowledge of child development, neurodiversity (ASC/ADHD) and specific learning needs
- Working knowledge of child protection guidelines
Nice to have
- Additional therapeutic training in evidence-based therapy, such as a CBT diploma
- Training or experience in delivering systemic interventions
- Master's degree or working towards postgraduate qualification in CAMHS or an evidence-based modality such as DBT or IPT-A
What’s offered
- Opportunities to work at a higher band during service development projects
- Opportunities for promotion to clinician posts up to Band 8D across the Trust
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Attractive recruitment packages
- Support to develop skills
- Generous contribution towards an Annual Rail Travel Card for commuting
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
