Job summary
We
are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic qualified Family Therapist (0.5 wte / 18.75 hours per week) to join our Psychology and Psychological Therapies Team in our Eastern locality.
This locality includes Exeter, Honiton and Exmouth.
We believe that a systemic
perspective is an essential component to an overall understanding of mental and
physical wellbeing and a robust Family Therapy Service is therefore an
indispensable aspect of efficient and compassionate Mental Health Services.
You will have experience
of Adult Mental Health Community settings, provision of supervision and working
in multidisciplinary teams. The post requires good clinical leadership skills,
to help support and develop Family and Systemic practice across the teams. You will be part of a dedicated Professional
group that provides peer support, contributes to relevant strategic discussions
and also helps to foster a strong professional identity.
Expanding Family Therapy
provision and systemic practice is a key developmental aim of PPT; you will
therefore be involved in directing and informing a strategic plan alongside
Family Therapist colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with
colleagues in the Adult Mental Health Directorate to ensure sound systemic and
family-orientated practices are embedded throughout all provision as the Trust continues to implement
the Community Mental health Framework. This is in line with the Trusts values
and commitment to Think Family across all its activities. Family Therapists
are vital to helping to identify and implement initiatives that support this
aim, encouraging all to adopt a systematic perspective.
You will also have the
opportunity to contribute to service development, research, evaluation and
quality improvement,
We believe high quality
psychological services are best achieved by looking after the wellbeing of
staff and by supporting the development of a learning culture across our
services.
You will participate in
the creation of this learning culture through the provision of training clinics
to support local MSc and Intermediate Family Therapy courses, together with
placements for trainees from the local DClinPsy and DCounsPsych training
courses (Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol).
You will also benefit from
opportunities to meet regularly with other psychologists and psychological
therapists for CPD events and discussions about issues relating to the
consistent provision and development of psychological services for people with
complex mental health needs. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.
Relocation package can be
considered.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in adult mental health services or agencies and work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychotherapist / Accredited practitioner Psychologist registered with UKCP as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent).
- Further training or experience in clinical specialism
- Further training in related area
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy
- IT Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Physical Skills
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people
- Other
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work in adult mental health services or agencies and work with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi disciplinary, multi agency contexts.
- Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
Desirable
- Proficiency in in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychotherapist / Accredited practitioner Psychologist registered with UKCP as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent).
- Further training or experience in clinical specialism
- Further training in related area
- Further training in at least one (other) psychological therapy
- IT Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
- Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
- Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in this setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims
- Analytical & Judgement Skills
- Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long term perspective.
- Planning & Organising Skills
- Proven organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines
- Physical Skills
- Presentable
- Clear telephone voice
- Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise
- Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people
- Other
- Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
- Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.
Desirable
- Project management skills / experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
