Job summaryAn exciting opportunity for a Practitioner has arisen to be part of a creative and innovative multidisciplinary CAMHS team in Hampshire. The post holder will be supported by and professionally responsible to the Lead for Children in Care and contribute to a countywide service for Children in Care. We are seeking highly motivated clinicians who have a passion for working collaboratively with Children in Care and their complex family and professional systems. The role would suit highly experienced therapists, psychologists, social workers or other appropriately qualified clinicians with the relevant professional registration.The Post Holders will;Be part of a Virtual Children in Care (CIC) Team located in Fareham and Gosport community CAMHS. They will work with the Single Point of Access to Triage CIC referral, offer specialist trauma informed assessments to care experienced young people with mental health difficulties and offer evidence based therapeutic interventions to young people, their cares and professional network.The role includes clinical supervision, consultation, support and training around complex trauma to staff in , and the local authority including the local authority Children's home. The virtual CIC team uses a DDP informed model of practice and is located across Hampshire and working from each CAMHS base.Main duties of the jobDetailed information can be found in the attached job description and person specification; please ensure you address all the criteria in your application, and that you are professionally registered. If you are not registered, we will not be able to shortlist you.The successful candidate will be: Flexible and innovative; Adaptable to change; Clinically skilled to work independently with this client group; Skilled in the support of children in care networks; Educated in and have a sound theoretical knowledge of complex/developmental trauma and attachment; Skilled in the delivery of appropriate individual, dyadic and family interventions; Able to creatively engage with this vulnerable group as well as work closely with children's home staff, foster carers and professional networks.About usSouthern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialA relevant Specialist CAMHS Professional Qualification e.g. Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy or NursingMSc or equivalent post-graduate qualification in Psychoanalytic Developmental PsychologyMSc or equivalent post-graduate qualification incorporating an expert knowledge of Organisational DynamicsEvidence of Supervisory TrainingDesirableTraining in Group AnalysisTraining in Art /Play or other Creative TherapiesExperienceEssentialAbility to demonstrate an understanding of normal child developmentSound understanding of the impact of trauma/maltreatment on normal child developmentSound understanding of maladaptive defensive behaviourAbility to recognise the impact of changes in the wider organisation on children and young people looked after in the public care sectorSound knowledge in managing and defusing violence and aggressionUnderstanding of the impact of violence and aggression on members of staff and de-briefing strategiesSignificant post registration clinical experience (with experience at Senior Level)Proven experience of providing multi-agency consultancy in a specialised fieldProven leadership experienceProven experience of direct clinical work with a complex client (child/young person and family) groupClinical supervisory experienceAppraiser experienceProven experience of teaching/TrainingAdditional CriteriaEssentialAbility to manage a clinical caseloadAbility to travel to various locationsAbility to be adaptable according to the needs of the serviceAn understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities in Service delivery and staffingDemonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this roleDemonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the TrustTeam workingPunctual and flexible across hours of work when requiredAbility to provide consultation and support to staff working with children and young people presenting with complex and challenging behaviour in a residential settingAwareness and understanding of the impact of early life experiences arising from a sound understanding of child developmentExcellent communication skillsHighly developed assessment skillsHighly developed therapeutic skills in working with children, young people and familiesAwareness and understanding of the likely causes and presenting symptoms of dysfunctional stress in staff working with a complex client groupAbility to use initiative, prioritise time and make decisionsPlanning and organisational skillsTeaching skillsReport writingPresentation skillsBasic IT skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouthern Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressOsborn CentreOsborn RoadFarehamHampshirePO16 7ESEmployer's websitehttps://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)