Highly Specialist Child Adolescent Psychotherapist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international applicants. However, visa eligibility must be verified directly with the employer as UK immigration requirements can be complex and subject to change. Ensure you have all necessary documentation before applying.
About the Role
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our Generic Team at Greenwich CAMHS. This senior position requires post-qualified experience and involves supervision and support of band 7 psychotherapists, trainees, and colleagues from other disciplines.
Job Summary
We are looking for an ACP accredited Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist to work in a community-based service with children, young people and their families. The Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy team in Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is an established, active, diverse and creative group that meets regularly, offers opportunities for CPD, holds an annual conference, and welcomes innovative ideas and collaborations.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will be part of the Generic team’s clinical leadership team, helping deliver Directorate and Trust initiatives at service level and playing a key role in monitoring and evaluating the quality of care delivered locally. You will work within appropriate Child Protection, Deliberate Self Harm, and Substance Misuse guidelines for your cases.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include providing highly specialist psychoanalytic psychotherapy assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with severe, complex and persistent mental health problems. You’ll also provide assessment and support for vulnerable parents/carers and families with complex and persistent problems.
Clinical Leadership
You’ll contribute to the Duty Rota in Greenwich CAMHS, offering emergency assessments and follow-ups to young people presenting in crisis. The role requires working within multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with external agency staff including CAMHS colleagues, education professionals, adult mental health services, and social services.
About Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community healthcare, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health care. With over 4,300 members of staff across more than 125 sites in the South of England, we are one of the largest NHS providers of prison health services.
Our Values
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our values: We’re Kind, We’re Fair, We Listen, and We Care. We are proud of the care we provide and our people, and we welcome applications from qualified professionals around the world.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Doctorate level and relevant qualification as a Child psychotherapist. Experience of working with children and young people in NHS settings is essential for this role.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working with families is desirable. We also value candidates with 3+ years experience working as a Child psychotherapist, with 2-3 years working with children and families in a relevant field.
Professional Experience
Supervising junior staff and trainees is essential. Experience of relevant patient groups presenting high levels of complexity and difficulty is desirable. This senior position requires significant experience in child and adolescent psychotherapy.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 277-7923912-CYP. International applicants should include evidence of their qualifications and any relevant certifications with their application.
Application Checklist for International Applicants
1. Verify visa eligibility with the employer before applying
2. Prepare proof of professional qualifications
3. Include evidence of English language proficiency
4. Prepare a CV highlighting relevant experience
5. Prepare a cover letter explaining your interest in the role
Additional Information
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. The employer will provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. International qualifications will need to be assessed for UK equivalence.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Ana Ferreira, Lead Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist:
Email: a.ferreira@nhs.net
Phone: 02032605211
Employer Details
Employer: Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Greenwich CAMHS, Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3RZ
Website: http://oxleas.nhs.uk/
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 10 May 2026. Early applications are encouraged as this position may be filled before the deadline.
Conclusion
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join a well-established team at Greenwich CAMHS. With competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with vulnerable children and young people, this role offers both professional fulfillment and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.