Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Developmental Post

Job summary

We are delighted to offer a 0.8 WTE developmental post for a psychotherapist who is currently undertaking the NSCAP D58/D59 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training.

Applicants must be accreditable with a recognised professional body (e.g. UKCP or other). We are happy to discuss progression via a Preceptorship from Band 7 to Band 8a, subject to successful completion of a skills portfolio, including supervision training and D59 completion (or completion of ISTDP, TFP, or CAT training). Some support towards course fees could be discussed.

Main duties of the job

The Role

You will work with patients experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, while also supporting staff working with this client group. The post holder will:

• Provide specialist psychodynamic assessments
• Deliver group and individual psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Offer supervision and support to other psychological therapists
• Provide consultation to colleagues within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), inpatient units and other Trust services.

About You

We are seeking an individual who will join our friendly and dedicated team of psychotherapists. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for psychodynamic theory and practice
• Positively share and promote their knowledge and experience across the community and wider Trust
• Actively contribute to service development initiatives
• Support the delivery and development of psychological care across the division

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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