Job summary
The National Gambling Clinic is a highly specialist national NHS service for clients engaging in problem gambling based in London. Our clinic is also part of the National Centre of Behavioural Addictions. We pride ourselves on having acted as a centre of excellence and as a training clinic, having influenced policy and obtained a proven track record of publications. We offer a comprehensive, psychologically-informed, treatment programme with a strong group component. Our programme includes different treatment streams including evidence-based CBT for gambling harms, psychodynamic therapy, medication, as well as family interventions.
We are seeking a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC accredited) or CBT therapist (BABCP accredited) to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector. Previous experience in delivering CBT and working in adult mental health are essential. Further experience in psychodynamic or systemic work would also be highly desirable. The post-holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures and will be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups. They will be a key part of the MDT and will liaise closely with colleagues from the clinic and other community services to provide true partnership working and seamless care pathways.
About us
CNWL Addictions Directorate is a large well-established NHS provider offering a wide range of high-quality drug, alcohol and behavioural addiction treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural population of Hillingdon, Harrow, Ealing, Brent, Hounslow and Hackney and also includes a Club Drug Clinic and national gambling service and gaming service. We have an experienced and diverse workforce and continuing to expand on specialist roles and advance practice.
There is an expectation of evening work once a week and outreach work in other services, to be discussed with the successful applicant. we will consider part time working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- To provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for people who present with Gambling Disorder (mainly individual and group CBT)
- To proactively liaise with colleagues and other professionals including GPs and CMHTs around the country
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures
- To take responsibility for contributing to research, audit, policy and service development in line with clinical governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- To provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for people who present with Gambling Disorder (mainly individual and group CBT)
- To proactively liaise with colleagues and other professionals including GPs and CMHTs around the country
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures
- To take responsibility for contributing to research, audit, policy and service development in line with clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited post-graduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology Registration with HCPC OR Up to date registration as a CBT therapist Accreditation with BABCP
Desirable
- Further training in motivational interviewing or CBT for addictive behaviours
- Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of delivering CBT interventions in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full 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.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of delivering psychodynamic interventions
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience in working in an addiction setting
Knowledge
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.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the evidence base for treating behavioural addictions
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited post-graduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology Registration with HCPC OR Up to date registration as a CBT therapist Accreditation with BABCP
Desirable
- Further training in motivational interviewing or CBT for addictive behaviours
- Professional Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of delivering CBT interventions in a mental health setting
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full 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.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of delivering psychodynamic interventions
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience in working in an addiction setting
Knowledge
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.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the evidence base for treating behavioural addictions
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
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).
