Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS for a skilled and Band 7 Specialist CAMHS Practitioner on a fixed term contract, from August 2026 and to a minimum of August 2027, to be confirmed and agreed at the time of appointment.
We welcome applications from a variety of professional backgrounds. For example, Nurse and Social worker (with additional post-graduate therapeutic training), Clinical or Counselling psychologist, Child Psychotherapist, Arts Therapist or Family Psychotherapist to join the Community CAMHS Team (Tier 2).
The team is a well stable and experienced multidisciplinary team, offering a range of targeted, early interventions to children and young people age 0-18 who are experiencing mild-moderate mental health difficulties.
The service is committed to broadening accessibility to ensure that robust, evidence based mental health support is accessible to all in the community and is offered in a timely way. Initiatives are being implemented to broaden access in different ways working closely with the local community.
The team is constantly evolving and developing practice and there are opportunities for ongoing staff development and training.
If you are committed and passionate about delivering targeted, early intervention mental health interventions to all in society and are enthusiastic to work in an energetic team who are developing innovative ways of working, then we encourage you to apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join an established multi-disciplinary CAMHS which is responsible for providing Tier 2 mental health services within the borough.
The post holder will work in Hammersmith and Fulham Community CAMHS Team with young people aged 0- 18 years. The clinic setting is based in central Hammersmith and there may be some travel to other parts of the borough to attend community settings.
The post holder will provide mental health support and treatment for children and young people carrying out comprehensive assessments (including risk and risk management plans) and offering specialist intervention packages using a variety of treatment models.
The current team consists of Systemic Family Psychotherapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Social Workers, CBT Therapists and Children's Wellbeing Practitioners, providing multiple perspectives and allowing for rich MDT discussions.
Other aspects of the role include developing relationships with key partner agencies and community organisations working locally with children and young people, i.e. schools, GPs, social workers, community groups etc.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNursing (RMN, RGN or RSCN) with additional therapeutic qualifications or equivalent experience
- oClinical or Counselling Psychology (eligible for chartered status)
- oSystemic Family Psychotherapy
- oChild & Adolescent Psychotherapy (eligible for full membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists)
- oSocial Worker with additional therapeutic qualifications e.g. systemic family therapy or CYP IAPT
Desirable
- CYP IAPT Trainings, e.g. CBT, Systemic Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy [IPT], Under 5's, Parent Training
- Other post-graduate qualifications in: CBT, Systemic Foundation Years, EMDR, Mindfulness.
- Mentalizing Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant practice experience in relevant first profession.
- Significant experience of working with children and adolescents in a mental health or equivalent settings.
- Experience of multi-agency work.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Desirable
- oExperience of other treatment approaches.
Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence base in relation to child mental health
- oResearch and research methodology at post-graduate level in relation to children and adults with mental health and social problems.
- oThe impact of abuse, trauma and other adverse experiences on children and families.
- oLegislation and DOH guidelines relevant to mental health.
- oChild protection policies and procedures
- oChild development in relation to mental health difficulties
- oKnowledge of other modalities (i.e. psychoanalytical, medical, behavioural etc.) sufficient to engage appropriately with multidisciplinary team colleagues and their work with clients/patients.
- oSkills in working with children and families with mental health and social problems using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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
West London NHS Trust
Address
CAMHS - 48 Glenthorne Road
48 Glenthorne Road
London
W6 0LS
United Kingdom
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