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 is an award winning Talking
Therapies service and among the highest performing Talking Therapies 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 High Intensity CBT
Treatment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates 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.
The High Intensity Therapist will be expected to have:
- A post graduate qualification or degree in CBT or Cognitive Therapies.
- 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 consultation and 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 8,300 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
The
post holder will be part of Gateshead Talking Therapies Service, which
incorporates the National Talking Therapies Model of working. They will work with adults who have a range
of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE high intensity CBT.
They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
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.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be part of Gateshead Talking Therapies Service, which
incorporates the National Talking Therapies Model of working. They will work with adults who have a range
of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE high intensity CBT.
They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
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.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies required to deliver relevant
- Computer literate
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- 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
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT / relevant therapy
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation
- Completed clinical audits within a service
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity CBT Course (Post Graduate Diploma or Degree)
- AND
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and
- Motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
Desirable
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Fluent in languages other than English
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Training
Essential
- Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Person Specification
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies required to deliver relevant
- Computer literate
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- 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
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT / relevant therapy
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation
- Completed clinical audits within a service
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity CBT Course (Post Graduate Diploma or Degree)
- AND
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and
- Motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
Desirable
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
- Fluent in languages other than English
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Training
Essential
- Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Croft Surgery
Springwell Road
Wrekenton
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE9 7BJ
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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