South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Child Psychotherapist
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Child Psychotherapist
Clinical Lead (DBT Specialist Service) – South West London CAMHS
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programme in South West London and St George’s NHS Trust. The team is a multidisciplinary one, working collaboratively with young people and their families across Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston, and Richmond.
Role Overview
The team delivers intensive, evidence-based outpatient therapy for young people experiencing:
- High levels of emotion dysregulation
- Self-harm
- Self-destructive behaviours
The successful applicant will receive training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for trauma.
About the Role
As the Clinical Lead for DBT, you will provide clinical and professional leadership across a niche yet impactful service with strong multi-agency relationships, including connections to South London’s DBT networks.
You’ll join a dynamic, supportive CAMHS culture, working alongside other ** Psychology and Therapy Specialists** within the DBT and wider mental health services of St George’s trust.
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Key Responsibilities
While specifics will align with the role’s objectives, typical duties include:
- Supervising and mentoring team members
- Development and delivery of DBT programmes for high-risk C&YP
- Collaborating with multi-agency partners (schools, social care, police, GPs)
- Safeguarding oversight and adherence to NHS safeguarding/child protection policies
- Engaging with local CAMHS services and бриндшпчной (partnership) children teams
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Current CAMHS practitioner qualification
- Full training and experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Demonstrated expertise in working with young people who present with:
- Complex emotional-regulation difficulties
- Trauma histories
- Self-harm/self-destructive behaviours
- Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in community / non-residential child youth mental health settings
- Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma and disordered eating (desirable)
Helpful Attributes
- Experience in service evaluation, research or service development
- Commitment to anti-racism and diversity
- Willingness to embrace innovation in therapy and leadership
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About the Employer
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is:
- Rate[d] ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, with aspirations toward ‘outstanding’
- Investing £120m across our estate by 2027, including state-of-the-art facilities at Springfield University Hospital
Company Values
We pride ourselves on:
- Inclusivity, diversity and actively promoting an anti-racist workplace culture
- Press-quality mental health care to ensure Making Life Better Together
- Flexible working conditions and ongoing career development to support our staff and future leaders
We’re committed to co-designing mental health services with our local communities.
How to Apply
Candidates should contact:
- Dr Oliver Schauman, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email: oliver.schauman@swlstg.nhs.uk
- Lucy Trotman, Team Manager Email: lucy.trotman@swlstg.nhs.uk Phone: 07508 114921
*Base: Birches House
NB.: Rights to work in the UK are required for this position and must be evidenced during recruitment.
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