Job summary
Whether you are an accredited DBT Therapist looking for a new challenge or are well on your way towards accreditation - We want to hear from you!
Somerset Foundation Trust is continuing to invest in DBT for people with Complex Emotional Needs. It is well ahead in its Community Transformation, resulting in an increase of psychological interventions offered. Therefore we are seeking another exceptional DBT Therapist to join our team, based in Yeovil.
If you are a passionate DBT advocate, with fabulous skills, who works hard but also likes to maintain a satisfactory work/life balance and you can play a part in the Community Transformation for people, their families and carers - this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
You'll offer a specialist DBT assessment and evidence-based interventions to a caseload of people with mental health difficulties some or all of whom have severe and enduring mental health problems and who may present with complex and challenging psychological problems. A focus on a collaborative and strengths-based approach is essential to this role.
You'll work within Specialist Psychological Interventions in a Community Mental Health Service that has challenged the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care in partnership with Service Users, the Voluntary Sector and Community Enterprise.
You'll be part of the Somerset DBT hub, and will provide DBT assessment, pre-DBT, DBT skills groups, 1:1 DBT therapy sessions, telephone coaching, and be part of the consult team.
You'll provide patient based DBT consultancy and advice to staff, including those working with challenging and complex clients and promote good care and challenge stigma.
As a service we are committed to working with experts by experience to help shape and enhance.
About us
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust endeavours to provide development opportunities for those looking to develop a career in the NHS, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
- Multicultural Network
- Women's Network
- Armed Forces' Network
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
- Autistic Colleague Network
As an organisationthe NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Willing and able to contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate training courses as required
- You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team.
- Participate in team and service development and evaluation
See detailed job description for an over view of the main responsibilities of this exciting and innovative post.
Please note once we have received asufficient number of applications, this post may close sooner than the advertised date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Willing and able to contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate training courses as required
- You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team.
- Participate in team and service development and evaluation
See detailed job description for an over view of the main responsibilities of this exciting and innovative post.
Please note once we have received asufficient number of applications, this post may close sooner than the advertised date.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC or AHP Registration
- Accredited membership of the relevant body: SfDBT for DBT
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy
- Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in the relevant therapy modality with adults with severe and complex mental health problems
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and have permanent access to own transport with appropriate business insurance
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC or AHP Registration
- Accredited membership of the relevant body: SfDBT for DBT
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy
- Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in the relevant therapy modality with adults with severe and complex mental health problems
Other
Essential
- Full driving license and have permanent access to own transport with appropriate business insurance
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).
