Specialist CAMHS Clinician for the Autism Assessment Pathway

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  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Are you a band 7 clinician who is looking for a new challenge?Do you have a wealth of knowledge about autism and wanting to improve the experience of the diagnostic processes for young people?If so, this may be the role for you.We are really pleased to be offering an exciting new opportunity to a band 7 clinician who has an in-depth understanding of autism, developing ability to work autonomously and an interest in service development. The Autism Assessment Pathway (AAP) accepts referrals for young people living in Bedfordshire and Luton who are over the age of 13. Our aim is to develop a service that effective, innovative and supportive to the young people and families that it serves. If you would like to join us at this pivotal time, we would very much like to hear from you.The successful post-holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team.Main duties of the jobThe Autism Assessment Pathway is held within the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental team (NDT) who offer assessments and creative interventions to children and young people who have Autism and/or intellectual disabilities. The NDT is part of Bedfordshire CAMHS which is a large, dynamic and successful CAMHs service comprising of 3 emotional and behavioural teams, a LAC team, a CAMHs schools team, a parent-infant psychotherapy team, a paediatric team, a GP team, an adolescent mental health team, a crisis team and an eating disorders service. We also have embedded workers in Early Help, CDC and social care. We offer regular opportunities for staff to undertake individualised CPD, and we provide opportunities for staff wishing to 'act up' into more senior roles on occasion.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number363-SS7410324Job locationsNorth Beds CAMHS9 Rush CourtBedfordMK40 3JTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities and a detailed job description please see the attached JD on this advert Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities and a detailed job description please see the attached JD on this advertPerson SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential
  • A qualification and professional registration in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker, Speech and language Therapy, Occupational Therapy
  • Evidence of successful completion of post graduate courses relevant to Autism
  • oEvidence of successful completion of post graduate diagnostic training such as ADOS, 3DI
Desirable
  • oRelevant specialist CAMHS trainings or qualifications
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of providing specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and interventions using evidence based models of care
  • Experience of developing and delivering specialist training programmes and/or supervision of other staff groups.
  • Experience of participating in audit, evaluation and research activities.
  • Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
  • Additional relevant clinical and / or managerial experience.
Desirable
  • oExperience of working with a range of CYP in a CAMHS setting (please indicate in your application if you have gained your core child experience outside of CAMHS ie paediatrics or child health settings)
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Knowledge of current national guidelines and policies relating to CAMHS
  • Knowledge of workforce development initiatives within CAMHS (e.g. CYP IAPT)
  • Knowledge of current national priorities/ transformation plan for CAMHS service delivery (eg Future In Mind)
  • Knowledge and experience of Child Protection policy and practice
Desirable
  • In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
  • Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and associated legislation
  • Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualification/ TrainingEssential
  • A qualification and professional registration in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Nursing, Social Worker, Speech and language Therapy, Occupational Therapy
  • Evidence of successful completion of post graduate courses relevant to Autism
  • oEvidence of successful completion of post graduate diagnostic training such as ADOS, 3DI
Desirable
  • oRelevant specialist CAMHS trainings or qualifications
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of providing specialist assessment, psychological formulation of problems and interventions using evidence based models of care
  • Experience of developing and delivering specialist training programmes and/or supervision of other staff groups.
  • Experience of participating in audit, evaluation and research activities.
  • Experience of contributing to policy and service development.
  • Additional relevant clinical and / or managerial experience.
Desirable
  • oExperience of working with a range of CYP in a CAMHS setting (please indicate in your application if you have gained your core child experience outside of CAMHS ie paediatrics or child health settings)
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Knowledge of current national guidelines and policies relating to CAMHS
  • Knowledge of workforce development initiatives within CAMHS (e.g. CYP IAPT)
  • Knowledge of current national priorities/ transformation plan for CAMHS service delivery (eg Future In Mind)
  • Knowledge and experience of Child Protection policy and practice
Desirable
  • In depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
  • Knowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983(amended 2007) and associated legislation
  • Knowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation

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