Job summary
The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessments and clinical intervention for children and young people referred to service. The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by the assessed individual need. The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.

This post holder will work under the direction of the Team Co-Leaders and Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists within the Sector Teams.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake assessments of problems and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and advice to children and/or their families/carers.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in addition to working as a sole practitioner, contributing to assessment and treatment decisions.
• Ensure that clinical work is determined by best evidence based practice and available guidelines, displays clear and logical structure in its implementation and is subject to reflection and evaluation.
• Deliver services within a hospital setting and community venues.
• Attend and contribute to organised clinical supervision forums with the aim of enhancing one's own and others clinical practice.
• Liaise and work, with other professionals involved with children and their families/carers, from agencies such as Health, Social Services, Education, Voluntary Services etc.
• Work with other professionals in Primary or Secondary Care settings to educate children's mental health needs in families and social settings.

About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 351-BAY1129-SH
Closing date: 11 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential experience

• Evidence of experience in a Mental Health or Psychological Service provision.
• Evidence of working with childhood, emotional and psychological development.
• Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
• Able to manage conflicting priorities

Desirable experience

• Experience of delivering evidence based psychological therapy or support packages.

Essential qualifications

• RMN/CQSW/DipSW/BSc.OT or other relevant professional qualification.
• If not already trained, a willingness to train in an evidence based psychological intervention that meets the needs of those referred to CYPMH East or other relevant mental health training. (i.e. CBT, SFP, PCG, EMDR, VIG, Theraplay, DDP etc).

Desirable qualifications

• Further qualifications in Mental Health or evidence based psychological therapy training that meets the needs of those referred to CYPMH East.

Essential knowledge

• Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
• Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face.
• MDT working.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
Recruiting Manager: Andrew Preedy, Andrew.Preedy@lscft.nhs.uk

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