Job summary
ELFT Remote IAPT Service (EDT) is seeking to appoint remote-working online therapists (PWP): 1-year fixed term contract.
Work from home, or anywhere in the UK, by taking advantage of this brand-new opportunity to join EDT, 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 is a chance to work flexibly, within the service hours of 8am - 8pm Mon-Fri, and deliver individual therapy, triages and group interventions via a range of modalities, remotely 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.
Main duties of the job
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 ERIS. 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.
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.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ERIS 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ERIS 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.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health work, Or IAPT PWP Training or equivalent
Desirable
- BABCP Accreditation as a PWP
Experience
Essential
- Worked with people who have had mental health difficulties specifically anxiety and depression
- Worked in a setting where there was a need to liaise with other agencies and services
- Assessment - Has received training (either formal or through experience) resulting in the ability to carry out agreed assessments which are conducted within service protocols
- Intervention Planning - has received training (either formal or through experience) so that appropriate interventions can be planned with the service user
- Risk Assessment has received training to carry out risk assessments and develop risk management plans
- Low intensity interventions: has training and hands on clinical experience to a level where Cognitive and Behavioural interventions and approaches can be implemented for an evidence based agreed range of difficulties
- Basic training/ experience in use of computers for data entry, communication and seeking information.
- Experience in using complex IT systems for case management.
- Supervision - Has received training (either formal of through experience) on how to utilise supervision in the workplace
- Recent training in health and safety, child protection and clinical governance issues
- Is able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities for all and encourage active participation in every aspect of care and treatment
- Previous experience in primary care
Desirable
- Experience liaising within complex talking therapy services
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to carry out assessment as outlined in the job description
- Able to elicit information from a client surrounding a wide range of potential difficulties that may be causing difficulty for the service user
- Able to use computers for data entry, seeking information and communication purposes
- Able to carry out Low intensity interventions
- Able to keep clear concise records of interventions
- Familiarity with and able to use the stepped care model
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users carers and relatives
- Able to use problem solving techniques in a variety of situations
- Able to manage own time and case load
- Good administration skills
- Understands and demonstrates health and safety in the workplace
- Able to demonstrate values-based practice for issues of diversity including and not limited to age, sexuality, gender, ethnicity and culture.
- Able to work with interpreters to deliver services
- Ability to engage patients with different language and cultural needs from mainstream British culture.
Desirable
- Fluent in a language other than English - please state all languages you could deliver therapy in
- Experience participating in clinical audit
- Experience of working in stepped care environment
- Experience of working with people from diverse communities
- Experience of working with interpreters
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Possess a knowledge base related to an evidence based psychological therapy related to this post e.g., low intensity Cognitive and Behavioural interventions
- Knowledge of anxiety and depression
- Possess an understanding of the main medications used and their side effects in the treatment of anxiety and depression
- Understands the concept of stepped care and how it relates to the care of people experiencing common MH problems
- Understanding of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda
PERSONAL APTITITUES
Essential
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Able to manage own personal stress working in a service with numerous demands on self
- Ability to accept delegated responsibility
- Commitment to client group
- Prepared to take part in own Individual Performance Review which will take into account ongoing career development
- Demonstrates the ability to respond to people's needs sensitively particularly with regard to all aspects of diversity
VALUES BASE
Essential
- Able to understand and demonstrate how issues surrounding social inclusion occupation and work can affect mental health
- Able to work in partnership with service users, relatives, carers and service providers including members of own team/service
- Respects diversity in the workplace
- Able to practice ethically within a professional frame of reference
- Able to recognise and understand inequalities and work with service users to understand the impacts of inequality
- Promotes recovery at all times
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Post Graduate qualification in Primary Care Mental Health work, Or IAPT PWP Training or equivalent
Desirable
- BABCP Accreditation as a PWP
Experience
Essential
- Worked with people who have had mental health difficulties specifically anxiety and depression
- Worked in a setting where there was a need to liaise with other agencies and services
- Assessment - Has received training (either formal or through experience) resulting in the ability to carry out agreed assessments which are conducted within service protocols
- Intervention Planning - has received training (either formal or through experience) so that appropriate interventions can be planned with the service user
- Risk Assessment has received training to carry out risk assessments and develop risk management plans
- Low intensity interventions: has training and hands on clinical experience to a level where Cognitive and Behavioural interventions and approaches can be implemented for an evidence based agreed range of difficulties
- Basic training/ experience in use of computers for data entry, communication and seeking information.
- Experience in using complex IT systems for case management.
- Supervision - Has received training (either formal of through experience) on how to utilise supervision in the workplace
- Recent training in health and safety, child protection and clinical governance issues
- Is able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities for all and encourage active participation in every aspect of care and treatment
- Previous experience in primary care
Desirable
- Experience liaising within complex talking therapy services
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to carry out assessment as outlined in the job description
- Able to elicit information from a client surrounding a wide range of potential difficulties that may be causing difficulty for the service user
- Able to use computers for data entry, seeking information and communication purposes
- Able to carry out Low intensity interventions
- Able to keep clear concise records of interventions
- Familiarity with and able to use the stepped care model
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, service users carers and relatives
- Able to use problem solving techniques in a variety of situations
- Able to manage own time and case load
- Good administration skills
- Understands and demonstrates health and safety in the workplace
- Able to demonstrate values-based practice for issues of diversity including and not limited to age, sexuality, gender, ethnicity and culture.
- Able to work with interpreters to deliver services
- Ability to engage patients with different language and cultural needs from mainstream British culture.
Desirable
- Fluent in a language other than English - please state all languages you could deliver therapy in
- Experience participating in clinical audit
- Experience of working in stepped care environment
- Experience of working with people from diverse communities
- Experience of working with interpreters
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Possess a knowledge base related to an evidence based psychological therapy related to this post e.g., low intensity Cognitive and Behavioural interventions
- Knowledge of anxiety and depression
- Possess an understanding of the main medications used and their side effects in the treatment of anxiety and depression
- Understands the concept of stepped care and how it relates to the care of people experiencing common MH problems
- Understanding of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda
PERSONAL APTITITUES
Essential
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Able to manage own personal stress working in a service with numerous demands on self
- Ability to accept delegated responsibility
- Commitment to client group
- Prepared to take part in own Individual Performance Review which will take into account ongoing career development
- Demonstrates the ability to respond to people's needs sensitively particularly with regard to all aspects of diversity
VALUES BASE
Essential
- Able to understand and demonstrate how issues surrounding social inclusion occupation and work can affect mental health
- Able to work in partnership with service users, relatives, carers and service providers including members of own team/service
- Respects diversity in the workplace
- Able to practice ethically within a professional frame of reference
- Able to recognise and understand inequalities and work with service users to understand the impacts of inequality
- Promotes recovery at all times
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).
