Highly Specialist CAMHS ADHD Practitioner

Highly Specialist CAMHS ADHD Practitioner

We are seeking two enthusiastic and creative Highly Specialist CAMHS ADHD Practitioners with considerable Neurodevelopmental CAMHS experience to work in the socially and ethnically diverse borough of Newham. This post is open to applicants from all core professions: Psychology, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Nursing, Social Work and Occupational Therapy.The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental health team in Newham CAMHS, working with the Neurodevelopmental Team (NDT). This is a community-based post with professional autonomy and opportunities for supervision and reflective practice, including groups such as the Challenging Race and Inequalities group and service user participation projects. We encourage learning and access to CAMHS and NHS Trust training and accredited courses.Main duties : The post holder will conduct specialist CAMHS assessments for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, in particular ADHD, and provide evidence-based clinical interventions.About Us : Our mission is to make a positive difference by improving quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive.DetailsJob title: Highly Specialist CAMHS ADHD Practitioner (Band 8a)Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 a year Pro RataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Newham CAMHS, York House, 411 Barking Road, London E13 8ALPerson Specification – EssentialQualification in an appropriate mental health/social welfare profession (e.g., Family and Systemic Psychotherapist; Clinical/Psychology; Clinical Nurse Specialist; Psychotherapist; Occupational Therapist; Social Worker)Appropriate level of qualification (e.g., BSc, Masters, Doctorate) with CPDRegistration with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., UKCP, NMC, HCP)Substantial experience at Band 7 or 8a delivering specialist ADHD and mental health assessments and interventions for children/young people with complex Neurodevelopmental needs in CAMHSExperience in a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency context and with safeguarding and challenging behaviourExperience of working with families in crisis and in emotionally demanding environmentsKnowledge of Neurodevelopmental conditions, especially ADHD, and ability to apply CAMHS theories and interventions appropriatelyAbility to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team, with professional supervision supportUK registration and ongoing professional developmentDesirableNon-medical Prescriber; experience of teaching/training; supervision experience; group workOther requirementsAbility to contain organisational stress and work autonomously within Trust policiesCommitment to equality of opportunity and diverse backgroundsAbility to sustain concentration for extended sessions and to manage physical demands of the roleDisclosure and Barring Service checks and UK visa/sponsorship requirements apply as per policy. Applicants must have current UK professional ..... full job details .....