Job summary
Do you want to join an
innovative service delivering high quality treatments in primary care to people
with common mental health problems?
Do
you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, and develop
the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking
Therapies?
Do
you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent,
and amazing?
If
the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you.
South
Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest
performing services at both regional and national level.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will provide screenings and Low intensity PWP interventions as part
of the Talking Therapies team which also includes other therapeutic models such
as, CBT, IPT, CAT, EMDR, CFD, Couples Counselling and Person Centred Counselling.
The post holder will be expected to have a commitment to a
holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client
need through 1:1 work and group work.
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 priorities, and we have a
long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives
for the service.
This
post holder will be required to work one out of hours shift per week.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE 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 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post graduate diploma in low intensity therapy) / Evidence of passing course.
- Registration with BABCP / BPS as a PWP.
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.
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.
Desirable
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Skills & Competencies
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.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post graduate diploma in low intensity therapy) / Evidence of passing course.
- Registration with BABCP / BPS as a PWP.
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.
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.
Desirable
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
Skills & Competencies
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.
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
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
NE34 8PS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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