Job summary
Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high
quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health
problems? If the answer is yes, and you are suitably qualified, then please
apply for this post. Gateshead Talking Therapies are an award-winning Talking
Therapies service and one of the highest performing services at both regional
and national level. There is recognition
that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and
management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and
external training. Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as a
vital priority, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which
develops wellbeing initiatives for the service. You will deliver interventions as
part of Talking Therapies and will have experience of providing psychological
therapies in primary care. You will be expected to use traditional and
innovative treatment methods using NICE Low Intensity Treatment interventions
such as Low Intensity CBT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver interventions in a developing primary care setting and play a full part in the effective development and operation of the whole of the service. Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the service. You must have:
- A post graduate certificate in low intensity therapy or evidence of passing the post graduate low intensity training.
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of adults in primary care.
- Comprehensive mental health assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Skills in the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
- Ability to offer advice to a broad range of professionals and work co-operatively to deliver joint interventions with a range of providers.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder(s) will be part of
South Tyneside Primary Care Mental Health Lifecycle Service, or Gateshead
Talking Therapies which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological
Therapies (IAPT). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental
health problems in primary care providing high volume low intensity
interventions. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
The post holder will work with people
with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary
and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets set nationally and
locally for access, recovery and waiting times
To demonstrate
the value of the service through positively promoting the role and the
collection and collation of data in line with reporting requirements
The post holder
will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder(s) will be part of
South Tyneside Primary Care Mental Health Lifecycle Service, or Gateshead
Talking Therapies which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological
Therapies (IAPT). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental
health problems in primary care providing high volume low intensity
interventions. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
The post holder will work with people
with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary
and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets set nationally and
locally for access, recovery and waiting times
To demonstrate
the value of the service through positively promoting the role and the
collection and collation of data in line with reporting requirements
The post holder
will ensure they uphold our Trust vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post graduate diploma in low intensity therapy) / Evidence of passing course, and must be registered with either the BABCP or BPS.
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Evidence of working in the local community.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Desirable
- Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post graduate diploma in low intensity therapy) / Evidence of passing course, and must be registered with either the BABCP or BPS.
Desirable
- Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
- Psychology or other health related undergraduate degree.
- Psychology or other health related postgraduate degree.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Evidence of working in the local community.
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.
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.
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Shibdon Road
Blaydon
Tyne and Wear
NE21 5NW
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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