Job summary
Therapy For You (NHS Talking Therapies) provides the primary care Improving Access to Psychological Therapy services across south east and north east Essex working with clients presenting with a range of anxiety and depression related problems.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated NHS Talking Therapies qualified practitioner to apply for the position of Service Lead within our busy services based in South East Essex to offer temporary interim support within the senior management structure.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold a clinical caseload and work within a large team that includes PWPs, cognitive behavioural therapists, IPT therapists, DIT therapists and couples counselling therapists. The post holder will be responsible for managing staff within a designated locality and will be responsible for co-ordinating services within their locality as well as for the day to day operational management of the team. This is a demanding but well supported position.
We are committed to providing an out of hours service to the community and this involves working some evenings or weekends. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
It is essential that post holders have a UK driving licence and/or have access to a vehicle for travelling independently across locations as required. Further information available from job description and person specification.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification at graduate level in Cognitive Behaviour therapy
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
Desirable
- Accreditation or registration with a professional body e.g. BPS, BABCP, BACP
- Qualification at Masters level
- Evidence of training in Management
- Qualification in NHS TT compliant CBT supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience, ideally minimum 2 years post qualification, of working with people with common mental health problems in an NHS TT primary care mental health setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences (Min 2 years) in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based NHS TT interventions.
- Experience of managing own clinical caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication with ability to write clear reports and letters to referrers, complainants and other service providers
- Experience of working in an NHS TT Service at a senior level
Desirable
- Experience of working in secondary care mental health setting
- Experience of working in a 3rd Sector Mental Health setting
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification at graduate level in Cognitive Behaviour therapy
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
Desirable
- Accreditation or registration with a professional body e.g. BPS, BABCP, BACP
- Qualification at Masters level
- Evidence of training in Management
- Qualification in NHS TT compliant CBT supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience, ideally minimum 2 years post qualification, of working with people with common mental health problems in an NHS TT primary care mental health setting.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences (Min 2 years) in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based NHS TT interventions.
- Experience of managing own clinical caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication with ability to write clear reports and letters to referrers, complainants and other service providers
- Experience of working in an NHS TT Service at a senior level
Desirable
- Experience of working in secondary care mental health setting
- Experience of working in a 3rd Sector Mental Health setting
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).
