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CAMHS Trainee Family Therapist

2 months ago


Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a Trainee Family Therapist post based within our CAMH Service in Burton.Candidates must have a confirmed training place on a qualifying-level Family Therapy course - formal evidence of this will be required during the recruitment process.

The role has been developed as part of our vision to have a Family Therapist based within each of our five CAMHS Teams; we currently have 3 qualified Family Therapists and 1 Trainee Family Therapist working in CAMHS.

Our Burton post is a full-time hours, Band 6 training role which includes in-house supervision from a qualified Family Therapist/Supervisor and funding for the MSc course. The Band 6 post will be fixed term for 24 months. On completion of all training course requirements, the post-holder will then transition to a Band 7 to 8a development role ( wte/30 hours) as a Family Therapist within the Burton CAMHS Team.

In addition to contributing to systemic and family practice across our CAMHS offer, the post-holder will need to attend external training clinics (as allocated by the course provider) and teaching/training sessions with the course provider.

We are also happy to consider applications from candidates who will be commencing the 2nd year of a qualifying level Family Therapy training course in 2024.

If you are a qualified Family Therapist seeking a Band 8a post or Band 7 - 8a development post, 30 hours in CAMHS please contact us directly to discuss what may be possible.

Main duties of the job

Main duties:

Completion of all qualifying level (MSc) course requirements as set out by AFT including: attendance at teaching/training sessions, joining external training clinics, and completing assessed work

Providing highly specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapy services to children, young people and their families or carers within South Staffordshire CAMHS under the supervision of a qualified Family Therapist/supervisor

Acting as the case-holder and care co-ordinator for family/systemic cases

Working in conjunction with colleagues to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to young people presenting with complexity and risk.

Attending multi-disciplinary team meetings

Offering specialist advice, consultation and supervision to colleagues and staff from other agencies

Delivering and further developing core CAMHS competencies (as set out in the University College London framework)

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we ask from you

Working within a CAMHS team and in partnership with your MSc Course provider to:

A commitment to complete all qualifying (MSc) Family Therapy course requirements including attendance at teaching sessions, joining external training clinics, and completing assessed work. Within your core CAMHS role, evidence of the development of the full-range of competencies for working effectively within a CAMHS setting with young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. A commitment to working within a CAMHS setting within a multi-disciplinary team framework. Provide a highly specialist clinical service to children and young people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties. This will include initial assessment, treatment, review and discharge of an agreed caseload. Working as an autonomous professional, within professional practice guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full clinical responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions. Effective evaluation of your clinical work through the use of outcomes and evaluation measures with a particular focus on service-user feedback. Contribute to the continuous improvement of services though supporting audit and other improvement activities.

Qualifications and training:

First or Second class degree, preferably in a relevant subject ( mental health field or social work) or, evidence of ability to study at post-graduate level. Core professional qualification and registration relevant to a mental health setting. Successful completion of Foundation and Intermediate Training, or equivalent, in systemic practice. Confirmed acceptance onto an accredited, qualifying level, Family Therapy training course approved by AFT.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Following core qualification, significant experience in a setting relevant to child mental health. Experience of working clinically in the NHS including as a case holder for young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families/carers across a full range of psychological difficulty and case complexity. Experience of supervised clinical practice in systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across a range of care settings including community services. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets including outcomes and experience data. Experience of risk assessment and risk management within childrens mental health settings. Experience and skills in facilitating effective working relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.

For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First or Second class degree, preferably in a relevant subject ( mental health field or social work) or, evidence of ability to study at post-graduate level. Core professional qualification and registration relevant to a mental health setting. Successful completion of Foundation and Intermediate Training, or equivalent, in systemic practice. Confirmed acceptance onto an accredited, qualifying level, Family Therapy training course approved by AFT.

Experience

Essential

Following core qualification, significant experience in a relevant setting prior to commencing qualifying training as a Systemic Psychotherapist. Experience of working clinically in the NHS including as a case holder for young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families/carers across a full range of psychological difficulty and case complexity. Experience of supervised clinical practice in systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across a range of care settings including community services. Experience of the application of psychological knowledge to develop and improve practice and contribute to service developments.

Desirable

Experience of providing teaching and training

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