Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and accredited Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) or Counselling for Depression (CfD) trained therapist to be part of the South Somerset Team of the NHS Somerset Talking Therapies Service - for depression and anxiety. NHS Somerset Talking Therapies has excellent links with the voluntary sector and secondary care services thanks to the Open Mental Health Somerset initiative.
You will be part of a primary care multi-professional workforce that continues to increase access to treatment for people with depression, anxiety and those living with long term health conditions. You will provide psychological therapy remotely via video link and face-to-face on-site, with opportunities for flexible working.
NHS Somerset Talking Therapies service for depression and anxiety is seeking to employ motivated staff to contribute to the success of this service, which maintains one of the highest recovery rates in the country. We are looking for applicants who have enthusiasm for working in a primary care setting, who are adaptable, and can work independently and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients according to an NHS Talking Therapies-compliant modality such as IPT, DIT or CfD.
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
- Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process and liaise with service employment advisers to the benefit of patients.
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BACP, UKCP, BPS, NCS), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Attend clinical supervision, case management and line management on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
- Participate in individual performance reviews and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up to date records in relation to CPD, and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a member of the Somerset NHS Talking Therapies Service for Depression and Anxiety, delivering Psychological Therapy. In this role, you will support clients experiencing moderate to severe anxiety and depression, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Your work will involve people from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups, with interpreters available when needed. A commitment to equal opportunities is essential. Treatment will be provided through face-to-face sessions, either via video or in person, and occasionally by telephone when appropriate.
This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm and on Saturdays and a caseload of up to 18 booked clinical contacts per week.
Applicants should have a basic understanding of the national NHS Talking Therapies programme and demonstrate commitment to its development.
Please see downloadable job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a member of the Somerset NHS Talking Therapies Service for Depression and Anxiety, delivering Psychological Therapy. In this role, you will support clients experiencing moderate to severe anxiety and depression, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Your work will involve people from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups, with interpreters available when needed. A commitment to equal opportunities is essential. Treatment will be provided through face-to-face sessions, either via video or in person, and occasionally by telephone when appropriate.
This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm and on Saturdays and a caseload of up to 18 booked clinical contacts per week.
Applicants should have a basic understanding of the national NHS Talking Therapies programme and demonstrate commitment to its development.
Please see downloadable job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Practitioner qualification/accreditation in an NHS Talking Therapies compliant counselling modality: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) or Person-centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD).
- Accreditation with the BACP, UKCP, BPS, NCS, HCPC or equivalent.
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development in an NHS Talking Therapies compliant counselling modality and willingness to continue this.
Desirable
- Further training or willingness and suitability to train in another NHS Talking Therapies compliant modality: IPT, DIT or CfD.
- Qualification and experience as a supervisor in an NHS Talking Therapies compliant modality.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing psychological therapy within an NHS Talking Therapies (formally known as IAPT) service.
- Experience of working to agreed performance targets demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Ongoing supervision and current psychological therapy work.
Desirable
- Experience of line managing clinical or non-clinical staff.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of a range of mild -- moderate mental health problems including anxiety and depression and the impact of childhood abuse and neglect and how it may present in primary care.
- Knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/benefits and employment systems.
- Understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Up to date knowledge of therapeutic approach to be practised.
- Awareness of other therapeutic approaches.
- Knowledge and understanding of the stepped care model and the NICE Guidelines appropriate to the service.
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language and literacy skills.
- Computer literate -- Word, Excel, clinical databases.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients based on compassion and care.
- Able to carry out risk assessment and develop and implement appropriate risk management plans.
- Skills in assessment and formulation of psychological distress.
- Skills in developing and implementing focussed, time limited treatment plans.
- See downloadable job description for further information
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English and able to provide therapy in such languages.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Practitioner qualification/accreditation in an NHS Talking Therapies compliant counselling modality: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) or Person-centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD).
- Accreditation with the BACP, UKCP, BPS, NCS, HCPC or equivalent.
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development in an NHS Talking Therapies compliant counselling modality and willingness to continue this.
Desirable
- Further training or willingness and suitability to train in another NHS Talking Therapies compliant modality: IPT, DIT or CfD.
- Qualification and experience as a supervisor in an NHS Talking Therapies compliant modality.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing psychological therapy within an NHS Talking Therapies (formally known as IAPT) service.
- Experience of working to agreed performance targets demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Ongoing supervision and current psychological therapy work.
Desirable
- Experience of line managing clinical or non-clinical staff.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of a range of mild -- moderate mental health problems including anxiety and depression and the impact of childhood abuse and neglect and how it may present in primary care.
- Knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/benefits and employment systems.
- Understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Up to date knowledge of therapeutic approach to be practised.
- Awareness of other therapeutic approaches.
- Knowledge and understanding of the stepped care model and the NICE Guidelines appropriate to the service.
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language and literacy skills.
- Computer literate -- Word, Excel, clinical databases.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients based on compassion and care.
- Able to carry out risk assessment and develop and implement appropriate risk management plans.
- Skills in assessment and formulation of psychological distress.
- Skills in developing and implementing focussed, time limited treatment plans.
- See downloadable job description for further information
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English and able to provide therapy in such languages.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
