Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled CBT Therapist or Clinical / Counselling Psychologist with IAPT experience to join our committed and hard-working clinical senior management team on a 9 month fixed term basis.
Wandsworth Talking Therapies is the Trust's primary care mental health service for the residents of Wandsworth. It incorporates an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and a Wellbeing Service, and offers evidence-based psychological treatments (e.g., CBT, IPT, EMDR, DIT) to people with common mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders) within a stepped-care model. The service is professionally managed by a Consultant Psychologist and operationally managed by a Clinical Service Manager. The clinical team includes qualified IAPT High Intensity CBT Therapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.
Main duties of the job
You will be leading and managing the provision of a psychological therapy service to patients accessing triage assessment and Step 2 interventions within the service. You will provide both triage and clinical supervision to members of the Step 2 team and have overall responsibility for the smooth operation of triage and Step 2 activity. You will organise and lead clinical skills supervision and training sessions to the Step 2 team. You will contribute to the daily risk duty system and referral screening, supporting the safe and efficient running of the service.
You will work clinically within primary care settings and be required to work flexible hours in line with the 'Improving Access' agenda. The service operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9 to 5pm on Saturdays and the post-holder will be required to work at least one evening per week including occasional Friday evenings and Saturdays. Working hours can be negotiated and many of our clinicians prefer to work condensed hours to allow for a better work/life balance. You will have access to CPD opportunities, including quarterly CBT workshops provided in-house by external expert speakers.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to work in close collaboration with the second Step 2 Lead, the Clinical Service Manager, and the two Triage Coordinators at Wandsworth Talking Therapies to manage, lead and develop the Step 2 element of the service.
To manage the provision of a low intensity psychological therapy service to patients referred or self-referring to triage and Step 2 interventions within the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service.
To provide both triage and clinical supervision to other members of the team and where required other junior staff. The Step 2 Lead will have responsibility for the smooth operation of triage and Step 2 activity including being responsible for ensuring that referrals are contacted in a timely fashion, that Step 2 assessment and treatment protocols are adhered to, that appropriate decisions regarding stepped care are carried out smoothly and efficiently, and that all clinical and data sections on IAPTus are completed accurately.
To work proactively with other senior colleagues in the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service to develop, deliver and promote specific care pathways and service delivery for key priority population groups, including, but not limited to: new mothers, people from black and minority ethnic communities, isolated single men, carers, those seeking employment, people with long term conditions, those part of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, people with a dual diagnosis, those with English as a second language, older people, people with a learning disability and/ or sensory impairment and adults who may have experienced domestic abuse.
To liaise with and lead on providing advice and consultation to the Single Point of Access on appropriate referrals to Talk Wandsworth.
Clinically, the postholder will provide specialist psychology services to patients referred to Talk Wandsworth. This will include providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy at Step 3 as well as offering advice and consultation on patients psychological care to other members of the Wandsworth Talking Therapies team. The post holder is expected to operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services operational policy and guidelines.
The post holder will be required to work flexible hours. This will include week-day evenings and occasional weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be expected to work in close collaboration with the second Step 2 Lead, the Clinical Service Manager, and the two Triage Coordinators at Wandsworth Talking Therapies to manage, lead and develop the Step 2 element of the service.
To manage the provision of a low intensity psychological therapy service to patients referred or self-referring to triage and Step 2 interventions within the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service.
To provide both triage and clinical supervision to other members of the team and where required other junior staff. The Step 2 Lead will have responsibility for the smooth operation of triage and Step 2 activity including being responsible for ensuring that referrals are contacted in a timely fashion, that Step 2 assessment and treatment protocols are adhered to, that appropriate decisions regarding stepped care are carried out smoothly and efficiently, and that all clinical and data sections on IAPTus are completed accurately.
To work proactively with other senior colleagues in the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service to develop, deliver and promote specific care pathways and service delivery for key priority population groups, including, but not limited to: new mothers, people from black and minority ethnic communities, isolated single men, carers, those seeking employment, people with long term conditions, those part of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, people with a dual diagnosis, those with English as a second language, older people, people with a learning disability and/ or sensory impairment and adults who may have experienced domestic abuse.
To liaise with and lead on providing advice and consultation to the Single Point of Access on appropriate referrals to Talk Wandsworth.
Clinically, the postholder will provide specialist psychology services to patients referred to Talk Wandsworth. This will include providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy at Step 3 as well as offering advice and consultation on patients psychological care to other members of the Wandsworth Talking Therapies team. The post holder is expected to operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services operational policy and guidelines.
The post holder will be required to work flexible hours. This will include week-day evenings and occasional weekends.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and (for Clinical Psychologists) neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology ; or alternative training outside of the UK that is recognised by the Health & Care Professions Council leading to registration in the UK as a Clinical or Counselling psychologist Or oCompleted a level 2 British Association for Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) accredited training course in CBT leading to eligibility for registration with the BABCP as a CBT Therapist, or ohave completed a level 1 BABCP accredited training course in CBT and have met further training, continuing professional development and supervised clinical practice requirements to meet eligibility for registration with the BABCP, or obe currently registered with BABCP as a CBT therapist through an alternative BABCP recognised route
Desirable
- BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
- Accreditation in another IAPT compliant therapy, e.g. EMDR, IPT or DIT
- Training in the supervision of PWPs, clinical/counselling psychologists and/or CBT therapists or other IAPT compliant modalities of therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment and treatment of people with common mental health problems of varying severity and complexity, using evidence-based psychological therapies, particularly CBT.
- Experience in establishing DSM-V clinical diagnosis, and in clinical formulation
- Ability to demonstrate further specialist training/experience in psychological therapy, through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist or CBT therapist over a minimum of 18 months
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of providing CBT teaching, training and supervision
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of working in primary care settings
- Experience of meeting agreed/specified service targets
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of using IAPTus and pathway management
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Management and leadership skills, including ability to address clinical under-performance and unprofessional / inappropriate staff or patient behaviour
- Understanding of the goals and performance targets relevant to the IAPT services
- Skills in providing teaching and consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups working in primary care
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to healthcare professionals, and adults with mental health problems and their caregivers
- Advanced practitioner skills in CBT
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of evidence-based group and individual psychological interventions at Step 2 or Step 3
- Knowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders and their treatment within an IAPT service
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and (for Clinical Psychologists) neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology ; or alternative training outside of the UK that is recognised by the Health & Care Professions Council leading to registration in the UK as a Clinical or Counselling psychologist Or oCompleted a level 2 British Association for Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) accredited training course in CBT leading to eligibility for registration with the BABCP as a CBT Therapist, or ohave completed a level 1 BABCP accredited training course in CBT and have met further training, continuing professional development and supervised clinical practice requirements to meet eligibility for registration with the BABCP, or obe currently registered with BABCP as a CBT therapist through an alternative BABCP recognised route
Desirable
- BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
- Accreditation in another IAPT compliant therapy, e.g. EMDR, IPT or DIT
- Training in the supervision of PWPs, clinical/counselling psychologists and/or CBT therapists or other IAPT compliant modalities of therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment and treatment of people with common mental health problems of varying severity and complexity, using evidence-based psychological therapies, particularly CBT.
- Experience in establishing DSM-V clinical diagnosis, and in clinical formulation
- Ability to demonstrate further specialist training/experience in psychological therapy, through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist or CBT therapist over a minimum of 18 months
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of providing CBT teaching, training and supervision
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of working in primary care settings
- Experience of meeting agreed/specified service targets
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of using IAPTus and pathway management
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Management and leadership skills, including ability to address clinical under-performance and unprofessional / inappropriate staff or patient behaviour
- Understanding of the goals and performance targets relevant to the IAPT services
- Skills in providing teaching and consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups working in primary care
- Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to healthcare professionals, and adults with mental health problems and their caregivers
- Advanced practitioner skills in CBT
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of evidence-based group and individual psychological interventions at Step 2 or Step 3
- Knowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders and their treatment within an IAPT service
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
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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).
