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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, strongly psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join us in our well-functioning and supportive, multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. We are primarily a neurodevelopmental service offering diagnostic assessments and therapeutic treatments. There are also some opportunities for paediatric liaison work. We are located within the Royal Free hospital between Belsize Park tube and Hampstead Heath train stations.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, strongly psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join us in our well-functioning and supportive, multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. We are primarily a neurodevelopmental service offering diagnostic assessments and therapeutic treatments. There are also some opportunities for paediatric liaison work. We are located within the Royal Free hospital between Belsize Park tube and Hampstead Heath train stations.
Main duties of the job
To provide child psychotherapy services to the Royal Free CAMHS neuro-developmental service. This will comprise providing specialist diagnostic and psychotherapeutic assessment, treatment, advice and consultation on patients' psychological care, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. Additionally, there are opportunities for some paediatric liaison work, particularly to provide a support service for parents and staff on the neonatal unit. Also, to provide clinical supervision, consultation and training to staff in the Paediatric Division to promote reflective practice and staff wellbeing. The post holder will manage Anna Freud Centre MSc student placements within the Child Psychotherapy team.
About Us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7239587
Job locations
Royal Free hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Professional registration, training and skills.
Essential
Postgraduate training (doctoral equivalent) in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists' Statement of Equivalence and ACP Registration.
High level of expertise and competence in the practice of psychoanalytic Child Psychotherapy
Experience of working with a wide variety of children, adolescents and their parents across the whole age range and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity and complexity.
Knowledge of legislation in relation to infants, children and adolescents including child protection procedures and policies. Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education structures.
Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Ability to form good working relationships to work with others in a multidisciplinary setting.
Desirable
Experience of managing and supervising clinical and research placements for Masters' students
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups, including staff debriefing sessions
Experience of working with patients with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Availability
Essential
To be available to attend weekly MDT meeting on Tuesday mornings and the Child Psychotherapy team meeting on Thursdays 1-2pm. To be available to work on Mondays or Fridays
Theoretical and clinical orientation
Essential
Psychoanalytic orientation.
Desirable
Ability to articulate clearly the role of Child Psychotherapy in multi-professional services, based on a good understanding of NHS and national professional policies.
Person Specification
Professional registration, training and skills.
Essential
Psychoanalytic orientation.
Desirable
Ability to articulate clearly the role of Child Psychotherapy in multi-professional services, based on a good understanding of NHS and national professional policies.
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/(Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/(Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Part-time
Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Mental Health Care
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