Job summary
We are looking for a Modality Practitioner to join our supportive and highly regarded Ealing Talking Therapies team.
What can we offer you?
o A values driven environment - our Trust Values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and our patiento Excellent and supportive supervision in this roleo A supportive culture that values work-life balance, including wellbeing activities such as book club, weekly activities, social nights, gratitude boxes, mindfulness for staff, and others.o Relocation allowance - if you are moving more than 40 miles to join our team you can claim moving expenses up to a maximum of £8,000. Please contact us for more detailso We promote a healthy work-life balance and operate a hybrid working week, where staff work at home on some days and on site other dayso Full or part time (min 3 days per week) opportunities available (please note one evening shift 12noon to 8pm is required)o The chance to develop clinical and managerial skills (e.g. champion roles, LTC training and supervisor opportunities). o A comprehensive induction and ongoing training & developmento Excellent staff benefits including 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Main duties of the job
We would love to hear from you if you are:o A qualified modality practitioner with postgraduate training in counselling, psychotherapy or counselling psychologyo Fully accredited with the BACP or UKCPo Trained in one or more Talking Therapies approved specialist modality trainingso Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with peopleo An inspirational and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills committed to improving access to psychological therapies across the Ealing borough
A typical week for a full-time clinician involves working at least one evening session (12pm-8pm Monday to Thursday) and achieving an average of 20 attended clinical contacts per week. These are mostly treatment and assessment patients plus meetings, admin and running therapy groups, providing supervision and managing projects.You will need experience of risk management and assessment, formulation and treatment of Talking Therapies appropriate disorders. We are keen to fill gaps in experience though, through our comprehensive CPD and supervision programme, and we offer ongoing support via debrief and senior duty at all times.We would be delighted to receive applications from clinicians interested in service development within ethnic minority communities and supporting the service in improving treatment outcomes and diversity of access more broadly, as this is an area of focus for our service.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training in counselling, psychotherapy or counseling psychology or post graduate training in another core mental health profession (nursing, Occupational therapy) plus a post graduate diploma or higher degree in counselling or psychotherapy
- Fully accredited with the BACP or UKCP (psychotherapeutic counsellor)
- Professional registration with the appropriate body E.G. Professional Standards Authority (PSA) or Health Professions Council (HPC)
- To have completed training in one or more IAPT approved specialist modality trainings: Dynamic Interpersonal therapy (DIT) Counselling for depression(CFD) Couples Therapy for Depression (Tavistock) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) EMDR
Desirable
- Qualification in clinical supervision
- Qualified Supervisor in IAPT approved modality therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an IAPT service
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience at working with psychological Therapies at a specialist level.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of counselling in different cultural contexts
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings. Including outpatient, community, and primary care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of Counselling and psychotherapy
- Knowledge of issues relating to primary and secondary care psychological therapies services.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. Medically unexplained symptoms, long term conditions and recognition of personality disorder).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- 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.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training in counselling, psychotherapy or counseling psychology or post graduate training in another core mental health profession (nursing, Occupational therapy) plus a post graduate diploma or higher degree in counselling or psychotherapy
- Fully accredited with the BACP or UKCP (psychotherapeutic counsellor)
- Professional registration with the appropriate body E.G. Professional Standards Authority (PSA) or Health Professions Council (HPC)
- To have completed training in one or more IAPT approved specialist modality trainings: Dynamic Interpersonal therapy (DIT) Counselling for depression(CFD) Couples Therapy for Depression (Tavistock) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) EMDR
Desirable
- Qualification in clinical supervision
- Qualified Supervisor in IAPT approved modality therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an IAPT service
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience at working with psychological Therapies at a specialist level.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of counselling in different cultural contexts
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings. Including outpatient, community, and primary care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of Counselling and psychotherapy
- Knowledge of issues relating to primary and secondary care psychological therapies services.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. Medically unexplained symptoms, long term conditions and recognition of personality disorder).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- 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.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
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).
