Job summary
Band 7 Adult Psychotherapist/ Clinical Psychologist /Counselling Psychologist
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (THTT) is one of the leading national Talking Therapies services and we are keen to recruit an experienced Adult Psychotherapist/Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Relational Therapies team who are trained in psychodynamic, systemic, couples, DIT, and integrative therapies and will work alongside other teams of therapists at THTT trained in a range of therapies including EMDR, Eating Disorders treatment, CBT and a well-established PWP team. THTT have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long-term conditions; this offers those who work with our team plenty of opportunities to enhance their job satisfaction by learning more about this area and developing skills in working with this population. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and who are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients. This Trust is clinician-led and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services. We have set ourselves the mission to improve the quality of life of all we serve and have embarked on an ambitious Quality Improvement Programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers, and families.
Main duties of the job
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies is an exceptional talking therapies service with excellent development opportunities. We are committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in chosen clinical areas. As well as offering a range of therapies, the service also runs as a training centre, therefore offering opportunities for supervision and training.
The post holder will be part of a dynamic team trained in psychodynamic, systemic, couples, DIT, and integrative therapies and will work alongside other teams of therapists trained in a range of therapies including EMDR, Eating Disorders treatment, CBT and a well-established PWP team. We also have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long term conditions. This offers those who work with our Service plenty of opportunities to enhance their job satisfaction by learning more about these areas and developing skills in working with these populations.
The post holder should come with highly developed assessment and therapy skills relevant to working in a Primary Care Talking Therapies service. In addition to your core training, you would ideally also be trained and a qualified practitioner in at least one of the following NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression,
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
The post holder will be expected to work within a hybrid schedule, working at least one day per week from one of our GP surgeries or in our office (all located within Tower Hamlets) and the remaining days working from home. The post holder will be expected to work one late shift (11-7pm) per week seeing face-to-face patients.
The post-holder will have relevant professional registration (HCPC - registered practitioner psychologist, UKCP - full clinical membership, BritishPsychoanalytic Council (BPC) Accreditation or British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BAPC) Accreditation and would ideally be trained and qualified to practice in one of the NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). We can consider candidates with a good track record in evidence-based brief psychodynamic and integrative therapy as relevant to a primary care setting. We also value experience or interest in delivering therapy in a group format.
THTT is committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in specialist areas of interest in keeping with service needs and development. The post-holder will receive regular supervision from experienced clinicians and there will be opportunities to attend various in-house CPD events. Our service is also committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and creating and maintaining a positive working environment.
We have a strong ethos of training and development in the department and have a number of trainees on placement with us to support the development of the next generation of therapists and allow our qualified staff the opportunity to develop skills in supervision and management of trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work within a hybrid schedule, working at least one day per week from one of our GP surgeries or in our office (all located within Tower Hamlets) and the remaining days working from home. The post holder will be expected to work one late shift (11-7pm) per week seeing face-to-face patients.
The post-holder will have relevant professional registration (HCPC - registered practitioner psychologist, UKCP - full clinical membership, BritishPsychoanalytic Council (BPC) Accreditation or British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BAPC) Accreditation and would ideally be trained and qualified to practice in one of the NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). We can consider candidates with a good track record in evidence-based brief psychodynamic and integrative therapy as relevant to a primary care setting. We also value experience or interest in delivering therapy in a group format.
THTT is committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in specialist areas of interest in keeping with service needs and development. The post-holder will receive regular supervision from experienced clinicians and there will be opportunities to attend various in-house CPD events. Our service is also committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and creating and maintaining a positive working environment.
We have a strong ethos of training and development in the department and have a number of trainees on placement with us to support the development of the next generation of therapists and allow our qualified staff the opportunity to develop skills in supervision and management of trainees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist with core mental health training Or Qualification in Adult Psychotherapy registered with UKCP, BACP, or BPC (working towards accreditation)
Desirable
- Membership of the BPS division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology Registered as a Chartered Psychologist Registered as an Adult Psychotherapist Registered supervisor Training and qualification in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: -Couple Therapy for Depression -Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) -Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Or continued post qualification training in an evidence based brief therapy model
Skills and Competencies
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
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Training
Essential
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Other
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and Motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist with core mental health training Or Qualification in Adult Psychotherapy registered with UKCP, BACP, or BPC (working towards accreditation)
Desirable
- Membership of the BPS division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology Registered as a Chartered Psychologist Registered as an Adult Psychotherapist Registered supervisor Training and qualification in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: -Couple Therapy for Depression -Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) -Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Or continued post qualification training in an evidence based brief therapy model
Skills and Competencies
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
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Training
Essential
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Other
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and Motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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).
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).
