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 CBT interventions as part
of the Talking Therapies team which includes various therapeutic models
including CBT, IPT, CAT, EMDR, and Counselling.
The
post holder will support and develop the PWP team, explore opportunities for
development, deliver supervision and co-ordinate service marketing
opportunities so leadership skills and experience are essential.
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.
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 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
The post holder will be part of Gateshead Talking Therapies and South Tyneside Primary Care Mental Health Lifecycle Service, which incorporates Talking Therapies and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE low intensity treatment interventions They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods
- In addition to the role of therapist the Senior PWP post holder will be accountable for overseeing the delivery and coordination of day to day Step 2 interventions and contribute to the clinical supervision of staff, optimising the cost effective use of all resources
- Contribute to management of Step 2 service delivery, with accountability and responsibility for aspects of patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical leadership
- To lead, motivate and support Step 2 practitioners approach to delivering new and innovative models of care for patients/clients
- To play a leading role in a continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going research and audit of practice at Step 2
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety
- Facilitate the development of clinical expertise within the Step 2 team
- To work autonomously, assessing individual patient/client needs, determining a plan of care and initiating appropriate holistic, research based health information and care
- To act as a resource for all Step 2 members of the team, providing expert advice concerning aspects of patient/client care.
- To improve the patient/client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate care and treatment
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of Gateshead Talking Therapies and South Tyneside Primary Care Mental Health Lifecycle Service, which incorporates Talking Therapies and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE low intensity treatment interventions They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods
- In addition to the role of therapist the Senior PWP post holder will be accountable for overseeing the delivery and coordination of day to day Step 2 interventions and contribute to the clinical supervision of staff, optimising the cost effective use of all resources
- Contribute to management of Step 2 service delivery, with accountability and responsibility for aspects of patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical leadership
- To lead, motivate and support Step 2 practitioners approach to delivering new and innovative models of care for patients/clients
- To play a leading role in a continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going research and audit of practice at Step 2
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety
- Facilitate the development of clinical expertise within the Step 2 team
- To work autonomously, assessing individual patient/client needs, determining a plan of care and initiating appropriate holistic, research based health information and care
- To act as a resource for all Step 2 members of the team, providing expert advice concerning aspects of patient/client care.
- To improve the patient/client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate care and treatment
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of Primary Care services
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the vision for Primary care services in the future
- 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
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies for therapists
- 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 working relationships with colleagues and managers
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for Low Intensity Therapies
- Completed clinical audits within a service
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from Low Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Certificate)
- OR
- Equivalent:
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Registration with BABCP / BPS as a PWP
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Evidence of leading and developing self and others
- Clinical supervisor: supervisory skills and experience
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters
- 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
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
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of Primary Care services
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the vision for Primary care services in the future
- 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
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies for therapists
- 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 working relationships with colleagues and managers
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for Low Intensity Therapies
- Completed clinical audits within a service
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from Low Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Certificate)
- OR
- Equivalent:
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Registration with BABCP / BPS as a PWP
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Evidence of leading and developing self and others
- Clinical supervisor: supervisory skills and experience
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters
- 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
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
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
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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