Job summary
CBT Therapist with Specialist interest in LTC
Band 7 full time or part time (3 days minimum with 1 evening a week working 12pm-8pm)
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit a passionate CBT therapist with a special interest in Long Term Health Conditions (LTCs). You would work as a clinical specialist working with residents who present with different types of anxiety disorders and/or depression with/without LTCs.
Your passion/expertise would help improve our outcomes for our clients by ensuring staff are up to date with current best practice when working with LTCs, provide workshops and groups to people with LTCs.
You would also hold a small caseload of face-to-face clients and offer the majority of your clinical work via video and telephone. Currently our staff are attending our clinical buildings one day a week and then working the rest of the week at home, this would be continually reviewed in line with our clinical demands.
We welcome therapists who are looking to develop their expertise working with and as part of this role we will offer the opportunity to begin LTC training within the first year of employment and CPD.
Our service runs Monday to Friday (8am to 8pm) and we would ask you to work one evening week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a very dynamic team and will work alongside PWPs as well as therapists trained in a range of therapies including systemic and couple therapies, LTC, EMDR, CBT psychodynamic and integrative therapies. We also 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.
The post holder will predominately work with individuals with clients a range of complex anxiety disorders and depression related problems at step 3 for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. Also, the post holder will take a small number of LTC cases and will be provided training and supervision related to thisspecialist development area. The post holder will carry out telephone, video and face to face assessments as part of their case load. We would also expect the post holder to run a therapy group and potentially run community workshops as needed. The post holder will assist the service to reach our clinical recovery outcomes by ensuring our clinical resources are up to date and effective.
Please kindly refer to JD/PS for further information.
About us
Who are we?
We are large, dynamic, experienced primary care (IAPT) talking therapies service with a rich history of being innovators of best practice. Newham is a wonderfully diverse borough that offers practitioners so much wealth in terms of learning from our residents and our clinical exceptional staff. If you are looking to widen your therapy experience, gain expertise or to have opportunities to progress clinically or within management areas, NTT could be the place for you!
Step into the welcoming community of Newham Talking Therapies (NTT), a well-established primary care (IAPT) talking therapies service known for its steady and supportive atmosphere. Nestled in the diverse borough of Newham, our service provides practitioners with opportunities to learn from our varied residents and collaborate with our experienced staff.
Our mission is straightforward: to make a positive impact on people's lives by enhancing their quality of life. Rooted in values like We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, we seek individuals who embody these principles in their interactions with service users, carers, and colleagues within the Trust and our partner organizations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work alongside professionals from various clinical approaches trained in modalities such as guided self-help, EMDR, IPT, DIT, CfD, BCT and more! We also have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long-term conditions; this offers many opportunities to work within other internal teams.
You would also hold a small caseload of face-to-face clients and offer the majority of your clinical work via video and telephone. Currently our staff are attending our clinical buildings one day a week and then working the rest of the week at home, this would be continually reviewed inline with our clinical demands.
Explore the welcoming world of NTT at https://newhamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/. Join us in contributing to the future of mental health services in a team that values your well-being and supports your professional journey.
As part of East London Foundation Trust, NTT provides benefits like a competitive NHS pension, cycle to work and car lease schemes, NHS discounts, interest-free train ticket loans, wellbeing classes, and an employee assistance program. Engage with staff networks, enjoy reduced childcare subsidies during school holidays, and explore more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work alongside professionals from various clinical approaches trained in modalities such as guided self-help, EMDR, IPT, DIT, CfD, BCT and more! We also have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long-term conditions; this offers many opportunities to work within other internal teams.
You would also hold a small caseload of face-to-face clients and offer the majority of your clinical work via video and telephone. Currently our staff are attending our clinical buildings one day a week and then working the rest of the week at home, this would be continually reviewed inline with our clinical demands.
Explore the welcoming world of NTT at https://newhamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/. Join us in contributing to the future of mental health services in a team that values your well-being and supports your professional journey.
As part of East London Foundation Trust, NTT provides benefits like a competitive NHS pension, cycle to work and car lease schemes, NHS discounts, interest-free train ticket loans, wellbeing classes, and an employee assistance program. Engage with staff networks, enjoy reduced childcare subsidies during school holidays, and explore more.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered)
- Or Psychological therapist accredited with HCPC or UKPC
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) o
- Or Psychological therapist accredited with BABCP, HCPC or UKPC
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
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
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered)
- Or Psychological therapist accredited with HCPC or UKPC
- Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) o
- Or Psychological therapist accredited with BABCP, HCPC or UKPC
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
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
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).
