Job summary
Are you a registered Psychotherapist seeking a new opportunity in a friendly, supportive environment?
We are recruiting a part-time Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our team at Marlborough CAMHS!
Here, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and high-quality working environment.Our staff are known for their friendliness and professionalism, and we maintain a culture where nothing is too much trouble.Our performance figures are consistently strong, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
Marlborough CAMHS sits atop the hill, surrounded by the ancient Savernake forest on the eastern side of this beautifully quaint red brick town. There is plenty of free car parking, a cafeteria on site and the tranquillity of the office is enhanced by birdsong and punctuated with office laughter.
We offer a warm welcome, a healthy and sustainable working environment, and a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive. Our wellbeing champions are always looking for ways to enhance our workplace, and we promise a cup of tea and a listening ear whenever you need it.
Our team ethos is simple yet effective: come to work, be happy, be yourself, do your job, be kind, enjoy your lunch, and leave on time. We believe in maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic and fostering a positive workplace culture.
If you are looking to join a team where you can be proud of the service you provide and enjoy a supportive and friendly environment, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality specialist child and adolescent psychotherapy service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour.
- To offer advice, consultancy and supervision, and support the work of other CAMHS staff providing psychological treatment.
- To participate on the local CAMHS duty rota and undertake emergency assessments when and where required (i.e. community, hospital site, children's homes)
- To provide training to a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.
You will be part of an experienced and reflective multi-disciplinary team offering generic and specialist assessments and treatment as well as providing complex case consultations. As well as individual child psychotherapy, we also offer parent child relationship focused interventions, parent infant psychotherapy and STPP.
We operate an out of hours service, but for this role you would be expected to work in office hours 9-5. Most of your appointments are likely to be offered at our base in Marlborough, but there will be some travelling for community and school visits, we also offer appointments and consultations on line via Teams. Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a car for work, if necessary adjustments can be made in line with the equality act (2010)
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Details
Date posted
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OC6839534-1E
Job locations
Marlborough CAMHS - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level pre-clinical training at a training school recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) and post- graduate training at doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the ACP
- Maintenance of ACP Registration
Desirable
- ACP Supervisors training
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Advanced skills in professional supervision and an ability to deliver regular supervision to a range of professionals and psychotherapy trainees
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience of working as a qualified psychotherapist within an NHS CAMHS clinic
- Advanced knowledge and skills in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and its effective application to the mental health problems of children and adolescents with complex disorders and diagnosis, including pervasive and severe emotional and psychological difficulties
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage competing demands / manage a caseload
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level pre-clinical training at a training school recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) and post- graduate training at doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the ACP
- Maintenance of ACP Registration
Desirable
- ACP Supervisors training
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Advanced skills in professional supervision and an ability to deliver regular supervision to a range of professionals and psychotherapy trainees
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience of working as a qualified psychotherapist within an NHS CAMHS clinic
- Advanced knowledge and skills in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and its effective application to the mental health problems of children and adolescents with complex disorders and diagnosis, including pervasive and severe emotional and psychological difficulties
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage competing demands / manage a caseload
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Marlborough CAMHS - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Marlborough CAMHS - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Employer's website
Salary range
- £55,690 - £62,682 per year