Job summary
The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) invites applications for a Band 7 Therapist to work in the Insomnia and Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic.
We welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Psychotherapists/Psychologists with training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the largest Insomnia treatment clinic in the United Kingdom and will take part in expanding the capacity of the clinic as well as expanding the range of disorders covered and treatments offered. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a growing field of medicine. The post holder's main responsibilities will be to run cognitive behaviour therapy groups for insomnia and other sleep disorders and deliver individual therapy as appropriate. They will also work closely with other sleep services within the trust as well as with other clinicians in the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.
The RLHIM is a national and international centre for evidence-based practice, education and research in integrated medicine. Its philosophy of holism, individualisation and integration of treatment uses a multidisciplinary approach to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation using conventional skills together with complementary therapies.
The successful candidates will be expected to possess excellent interpersonal skills, good organizational abilities and a willingness to learn. A foundational knowledge of sleep medicine is essential. Apart from high level clinical skills the successful applicant will have vision and the willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team and assist in the development of clinical services. Clinics include some evening and Saturday clinics.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- An Allied Health Professional Degree (14 HCPC registered) with Masters Degree or equivalent / Or NMC recognised Degree with Masters Degree or equivalent/ Or Accredited post-graduate qualification in CBT / Or Doctoral Level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, with evidence of relevant work in a highly specialist clinical setting
- Accreditation with HCPC / NMC / BABCP
- Evidence of recent CPD activity relevant to this position
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using highly specialist knowledge of CBT to treat Insomnia, and other disorders for which CBT is of proven efficacy.
- Experience of using CBT for Insomnia with patients with co-morbid physical illness, including chronic fatigue syndrome and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Experience of MDT working with agreed/specified service requirements.
- Experience of using patient-reported outcome measures on a regular basis.
- Experience of managing own caseload effectively.
- Experience of conducting risk assessment within scope of practice.
- Previous experience regarding quality standard setting, audit and evaluation.
Desirable
- Experience of using CBT for Insomnia with patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- An Allied Health Professional Degree (14 HCPC registered) with Masters Degree or equivalent / Or NMC recognised Degree with Masters Degree or equivalent/ Or Accredited post-graduate qualification in CBT / Or Doctoral Level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, with evidence of relevant work in a highly specialist clinical setting
- Accreditation with HCPC / NMC / BABCP
- Evidence of recent CPD activity relevant to this position
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using highly specialist knowledge of CBT to treat Insomnia, and other disorders for which CBT is of proven efficacy.
- Experience of using CBT for Insomnia with patients with co-morbid physical illness, including chronic fatigue syndrome and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Experience of MDT working with agreed/specified service requirements.
- Experience of using patient-reported outcome measures on a regular basis.
- Experience of managing own caseload effectively.
- Experience of conducting risk assessment within scope of practice.
- Previous experience regarding quality standard setting, audit and evaluation.
Desirable
- Experience of using CBT for Insomnia with patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
