Recruit to Train CAMHS Clinician / Systemic Family Practitioner (SFP)

Job summary

Are you a mental health/CAMHS clinician with a professional qualification who has a passion for working with children and young people? Are you interested in training opportunities to develop your skills and work in a dynamic and innovative CAMHS team?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Systemic Family Practitioner (SFP) trainee to join one of our well-established CAMHS teams. Your week will consist of attending the one-year training course and clinical work in the team delivering services to children, young people and their families. You will be well supported by an experienced supervisor and a team of skilled clinicians.

Successfulcandidates will be expected to travel toDenmark Hill Campus of King's College Londonfor teaching during the training year.

More information about the coursecontentandthedifferentmodalitiescan befoundontheKing's CYPwebpage:https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train

You will need to be able to start in the post in January 2027.

Please complete your university application using the KCL University Application Guidance supplied.

It is very important to mention which modality/modalities you are applying for and why you are qualified & interested in them.

Any queriesapplicants have onthe coursei.e. teaching/contentcan be sent tothe course programme [email protected](KCL)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold an appropriate training case load and complete the necessary assignments to meet the course requirements.

Application Process

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete aKCLapplication for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with uson whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered aKCLtraining place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements .

Please read the application guidanceand course brochureattached/linked belowfor full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

KCL CYP-PT SFP Wave 16 Jan 2027- KCL Programme Brochure.pdf

KCL CYP-PT Therapies Wave 16 Jan 2027 - Application Guidance.pdf

2-Year Post-Graduation Rule for Progression to Further NHSE-Funded Training

Applicants should be aware that individuals who commence an NHSE-funded course listed on the webpage below will normally be required towait two years from the date of their qualifying exam board before they can start another NHSE-funded training programme:

https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes

About us

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

The North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Job responsibilities

Please read the application guidance and course brochure attached for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application.

Please ensure you address each point in the person specification in your application.

Please note that due to the high number of applications we may need to bring forward the closing date, so do apply early to avoid disappointment.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications that demonstrate a capacity to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level.
• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, counselling, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, etc).
• A registerable professional qualification (e.g. clinical or educational psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing, occupational therapy etc)
• Applications MAY be considered from those who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years' experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting and can demonstrate equivalence through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young people

Experience

Essential

• At least two years experience of working with children / young people in a mental health setting
• Experience of working with safeguarding issues
• Experience of multi agency working and liaising across internal & external agencies.
• Experience of direct work with families

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, and their families
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their families
• Ability to use supervision to reflect on practice
• Ability to organise own time and diary
• Ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Capability to complete academic work at postgraduate diploma level, including IELTS or equivalent to the appropriate level for students with English as a foreign language (BAND D) https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/entry-requirements/english-language.aspx

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice