Job summary
Band 7 - EDT Remote-Working Relational Therapist (PCE-CfD/IPT or DIT)
ELFT Digital Therapies (EDT) service is seeking to appoint a remote-working online relational therapist with an IAPT approved modality qualification in Counselling for Depression Therapist (CfD) or Interpersonal Psychotherapy Therapist (IPT) or Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy: 1-year fixed term contract.
Work from home, or anywhere in the UK, by taking advantage of this brand-new opportunity to join ERIS, an innovative and forward-looking completely remote IAPT service, within the NHS, which places emphasis on staff wellbeing and development, particularly as we fully emerge from the effects of the pandemic.
This post would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who has worked in an IAPT setting or looking to gain experience of working in an IAPT environment and gain more experience of working in a mental health setting.
This is a chance to work flexibly, within the service hours of 8am - 8pm Mon-Thurs, and 9am - 5pm Friday, to deliver online therapy and work completely remotely in supporting the work of the four community IAPT services in the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) which has been rated "Outstanding" by Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is committed to ensuring a healthy work/life balance and a positive working environment.
Good computer literacy, excellent time management alongside a friendly telephone manner are essential requirements of this role.
Main duties of the job
EDT is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic relational therapist to support service users in accessing ELFT IAPT talking therapies services. The post holder will work completely remotely delivering online therapy. The successful candidate must have an awareness of common mental health presentations as well as an understanding of the stepped care model within IAPT primary care talking therapy services.
EDT delivers a range of psycho-educational and low-intensity therapeutic interventions remotely via video, telephone and typed text-based sessions, following NICE guidance, ensuring the highest quality care for our patients and supporting therapist development through excellent supervision, line-management and bespoke CPD. Our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in appropriate clinical areas.
The post-holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary. This vacancy is offered as a one year fixed term opportunity, with the expectation that all clinical staff offer one late online evening clinic per week (12pm until 8pm).
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic practitioner - someone willing to contribute to the service and embrace different and modern ways of working. This post offers opportunities to work with a range of professionals from different therapeutic backgrounds and to be part of an evolving, integrated team.
About us
EDT is an NHS remote IAPT service utilising the most effective features of the IAPT model, delivered via digital media, in order to support the work of the ELFT community IAPT services and more widely. Using familiar interfaces such as IAPTUS and Microsoft Teams, we provide high-quality therapeutic interventions to patients across London and the Home Counties.
In-house supervision and line-management, paid administration time, bespoke CPD, the full resources of NHS IAPT and the support of an enthusiastic, engaged and inclusive team are just some of the benefits of joining EDT. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a unique NHS service at ground-level and to help to shape its future, while gaining or retaining all the benefits of working for the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although the post is offered as remote-working, the service provides regular contact in the form of online video groups and 1-2-1 meetings/'huddles' to encourage interaction within a highly supportive and caring team. We have a monthly service online meeting where everyone comes together to receive updates on issues concerning all.
For full details of the job, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For contact details please see below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although the post is offered as remote-working, the service provides regular contact in the form of online video groups and 1-2-1 meetings/'huddles' to encourage interaction within a highly supportive and caring team. We have a monthly service online meeting where everyone comes together to receive updates on issues concerning all.
For full details of the job, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For contact details please see below.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist accredited with HCPC or UKPC
- Training and qualification in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: - Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Counselling for Depression (CFD)
Desirable
- Membership of the BPS division of Clinical Psychology
- Registered as a Chartered Psychologist
- Registered supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ IAPT settings
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of delivering therapy in a group format
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist accredited with HCPC or UKPC
- Training and qualification in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: - Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Counselling for Depression (CFD)
Desirable
- Membership of the BPS division of Clinical Psychology
- Registered as a Chartered Psychologist
- Registered supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ IAPT settings
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of delivering therapy in a group format
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
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).
