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Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Preceptorship

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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must provide psychotherapy assessments and treatments to children up to 18, conduct risk assessments, and consult with other professionals, while receiving appropriate supervision.
  • You will provide psychotherapy assessments and treatment to children and families, offer professional consultations, engage in multidisciplinary collaboration, and receive supervision as required.

Requirements

  • - Band 7 post, with the opportunity to progress to Band 8a
  • - Provide psychotherapy assessments, brief, medium and long-term treatment to children and adolescents
  • - Provide risk assessments and work with parents and families
  • - Offer consultation, advice, and training to other professionals involved in the child's care
  • - Engage with clinicians across Greenwich CAMHS
  • - Provide a psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic service for children, young people, and their families
  • - Provide assessment, brief, medium, and long-term treatment to children and adolescents up to the age of 18
  • - Offer consultation, advice, and training to other professionals involved in the young person's care
  • - Receive supervision as required for a Band 7 child and adolescent psychotherapist

Responsibilities

  • - Work primarily with children, young people and families who have/had social care involvement, in care, adopted or on a social care support plan, but also with children and families in other specialist teams
  • - Provide psychotherapy assessments, brief, medium and long-term treatment to children and adolescents, as well as risk assessments and work with parents and families
  • - Offer consultation, advice and training to other professionals involved in the child’s care
  • - Engage with clinicians across Greenwich CAMHS to navigate changes in service provision according to the THRIVE framework
  • - Provide a psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic service for children, young people and their families who present with complex mental health difficulties
  • - Provide assessment, brief, medium and long-term treatment to children and adolescents up to the age of 18
  • - Offer consultation, advice and training (where appropriate) to other professionals involved in the young person’s care
  • - Receive supervision as required for a Band 7 child and adolescent psychotherapist

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Preceptorship.

What is the Band level for this post?

This post is offered as a Band 7 position, with the opportunity to progress to Band 8a upon achieving specified competencies.

Who will the post holder primarily work with?

The post holder will primarily work with children, young people, and families who have/had social care involvement, including those in care, adopted, or on a social care support plan.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy team offers opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), holds an annual conference, and encourages innovative ideas and collaborations.

What type of therapy will the post holder provide?

The post holder will provide a psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic service, as well as assessments and various treatment options (brief, medium, and long-term) for children and adolescents.

Is supervision provided for this role?

Yes, the post holder will receive supervision as required for a Band 7 child and adolescent psychotherapist.

Where is the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust located?

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust operates in the South of England, specifically in London Boroughs such as Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich, and extends into Kent.

What are the core values of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values are: We’re Kind, We’re Fair, We Listen, and We Care.

How can applicants get further details or informally visit?

Applicants can contact Vincent Akande, Team Manager, at vincent.akande@nhs.net or call 020 3260 5211 for further details or informal visits.

What age group does this role cater to?

The role caters to children and adolescents up to the age of 18.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

We're kind, we're fair, we listen, we care.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1944
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including mental health, community health, and learning disability services across South East London and Kent. Their mission is to improve lives by providing high-quality, safe, and responsive healthcare tailored to individual needs. The trust aims to be a leader in delivering compassionate and innovative care, working closely with patients, carers, and communities to promote health and well-being.