Job summary
We are looking for a Highly Specialist
Psychotherapist Band 8a, however, candidates who do not currently demonstrate
this level of knowledge & skills but willing to work towards the
achievement of competencies as described in the Person Specification are
invited to apply as a Band 7 Psychotherapist.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Psychotherapist to join our Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation
Teamin Barnsley.
The role encompasses intervention
across the whole stroke pathways; Specialist Stroke in-patient Rehabilitation
Facility & Stroke ESD & longer-term Stroke Rehabilitation for up to 6
months.
You will undertake all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical
duties, carrying out specialist assessments & interventions, preparing
relevant documentation, including writing reports.
The post holder will
have experience of working with people with long term physical health
conditions & will have an excellent understanding & experience of
neuropsychological assessment.
Main duties of the job
As Specialist Psychotherapist you will:
Be
responsible for the assessment & agreed goals of your patients to
facilitate their rehabilitation & optimise recovery potential
Consult
with & provide specialist psychological guidance & training to staff,
families & professionals
work autonomously as part of a multidisciplinary team,
providing assessments & psychotherapy for patients
Develop
& maintain good communication links with multi agency professionals
Be
responsible for relevant data collection, & maintain a high standard of
clinical record keeping
Have an
ability to work under pressure in an emotional demanding environment
Be responsible for own
specialist caseload making
autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice & working within Trust policies, protocols &
guidelines
The right candidate will be willing
to learn and progress their knowledge, be committed to teamwork &
delivering high quality patient care
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Psychotherapist Stroke Services
For full details of the role please see the documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialist Psychotherapist Stroke Services
For full details of the role please see the documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters/Doctoral level
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. , e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
- BAND 7
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. , e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with users of the service
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise case referrals, assessment and discharge effectively on an individual basis or within multidisciplinary team
- BAND 7
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- BAND 8A
- Specialist expertise in particular areas Group work experience
- BAND 7
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Advanced knowledge and skills in using the complete range of approaches within psychotherapeutic practice as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings
- Highly developed skills in live supervision of both psychotherapists and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- A highly developed ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to convey complex and clinically sensitive information to service users of all ages and to a wide range of professionals.
- Ability to prioritise case referrals, assess and discharge effectively on an autonomous basis or within the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to take clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical violence.
- Information technology and word processing skills
- Skills in the use of video equipment
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse community
- Sufficient knowledge of other modalities to engage appropriately with colleagues and their work with clients
- Ability to identify and employ as appropriate, Clinical Governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Understanding of the ethical guidelines in all areas of professional conduct
- Ability to make evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of current relevant legislation and National Service Frameworks and their implications for clinical practice
- Understanding of risk assessment and management
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously making decisions based on sound judgement and to set appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethical guidelines and Trust policies
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to manage working in situations of acute distress e.g. clients experience of physical, sexual and emotional abuse; client starvation and self-harm
- BAND 7
- Communication skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- BAND 8A
- Research awareness
- Working with service users with complex needs
- Knowledge of associated legislation Care Programme Approach
- BAND 7
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
TRAINING
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Approved Clinical Supervisor
- Post qualification training to demonstrate competency to work across a number of modalities
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player
- Teaching skills
- Physical stamina to support clinical caseload which requires intense concentration whilst sitting with client groups or in video screen rooms observing clients for prolonged periods
- Emotional stamina and ability to respond constructively in highly stressful situations where individuals hold very different perspectives and there is a high level of distress, ambiguity and conflict
- Able to negotiate, be confident and assertive
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Supportive approach towards colleagues and service users
- Able to maintain professional boundaries and conduct
- Flexible and creative approach to treatments/models of care
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- BAND 7
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- BAND 8A
- A commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research
- A demonstrated interest in supporting the development of the field through participation in professional bodies and activities
- BAND 7
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 8A/BAND 7
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters/Doctoral level
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. , e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
- BAND 7
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. , e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Experience
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with users of the service
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritise case referrals, assessment and discharge effectively on an individual basis or within multidisciplinary team
- BAND 7
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- BAND 8A
- Specialist expertise in particular areas Group work experience
- BAND 7
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Advanced knowledge and skills in using the complete range of approaches within psychotherapeutic practice as required to meet the needs of different patients and settings
- Highly developed skills in live supervision of both psychotherapists and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- A highly developed ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to convey complex and clinically sensitive information to service users of all ages and to a wide range of professionals.
- Ability to prioritise case referrals, assess and discharge effectively on an autonomous basis or within the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to take clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical violence.
- Information technology and word processing skills
- Skills in the use of video equipment
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse community
- Sufficient knowledge of other modalities to engage appropriately with colleagues and their work with clients
- Ability to identify and employ as appropriate, Clinical Governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Understanding of the ethical guidelines in all areas of professional conduct
- Ability to make evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of current relevant legislation and National Service Frameworks and their implications for clinical practice
- Understanding of risk assessment and management
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously making decisions based on sound judgement and to set appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethical guidelines and Trust policies
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to manage working in situations of acute distress e.g. clients experience of physical, sexual and emotional abuse; client starvation and self-harm
- BAND 7
- Communication skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- BAND 8A
- Research awareness
- Working with service users with complex needs
- Knowledge of associated legislation Care Programme Approach
- BAND 7
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
TRAINING
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Approved Clinical Supervisor
- Post qualification training to demonstrate competency to work across a number of modalities
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 8A
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player
- Teaching skills
- Physical stamina to support clinical caseload which requires intense concentration whilst sitting with client groups or in video screen rooms observing clients for prolonged periods
- Emotional stamina and ability to respond constructively in highly stressful situations where individuals hold very different perspectives and there is a high level of distress, ambiguity and conflict
- Able to negotiate, be confident and assertive
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Supportive approach towards colleagues and service users
- Able to maintain professional boundaries and conduct
- Flexible and creative approach to treatments/models of care
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- BAND 7
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- BAND 8A
- A commitment to the continuous improvement of services using feedback from individual clients, families, user surveys and clinical research
- A demonstrated interest in supporting the development of the field through participation in professional bodies and activities
- BAND 7
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- BAND 8A/BAND 7
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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).
