Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
Kirklees NHS Talking Therapies
provide NICE compliant psychotherapy incorporating CBT, Counselling and Guided
Self Help to clients in primary care across Kirklees. This is an 8-8 service
Monday to Friday, and we offer sessions either by Microsoft Teams, telephone or
face to face.
We hold clinics both in Trust
premises and also in primary care settings across the area to ensure that
were, as much as possible, nearby for the people that use the service.
We treat clients with common
mental health problems such as depression or anxiety disorders like
Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD, social phobia or body dysmorphic
disorder.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to welcome
applications for 2 new full time team members as Cognitive Behavioural
Psychotherapists to work across Kirklees within the IAPT Team.
This is an ideal opportunity
for a qualified CBT and would suit candidates with knowledge of the locality
and primary care psychological therapies.
As an applicant you must have
completed an IAPT approved CBT training course or alternative accredited
training and have experience of working in mental health services.
Youll need to demonstrate an
understanding of anxiety and depression and how these can present in primary
care and the full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the
competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007). This is an autonomous
role and its essential that you possess advanced communication skills and an understanding
of clinical risk.
It would also be desirable if
youve got training and experience in delivering supervision and experience
working in a primary care setting as well as having previously worked in a
target driven service.
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
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
- To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
- To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
- To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
- To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
- To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
- To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
- To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
- To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
- To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
- To assist in the teaching and training of professionals
- To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.
- To contribute to research in the service area.
- To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.
- To provide advice on research projects to other staff within the service around appropriate methodology, statistical analysis etc.
- To undertake project management as required to aid service development.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. UKCP) and professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.
- To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related disciplines.
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the clients the service serves.
- The post-holder will be required to work flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
- To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
- To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
- To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
- To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
- To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
- To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
- To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
- To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
- To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
- To assist in the teaching and training of professionals
- To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.
- To contribute to research in the service area.
- To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.
- To provide advice on research projects to other staff within the service around appropriate methodology, statistical analysis etc.
- To undertake project management as required to aid service development.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. UKCP) and professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.
- To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related disciplines.
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the clients the service serves.
- The post-holder will be required to work flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
- Supervision training.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level e.g. A Post Graduate Diploma plus additional training and experience as demonstrated by: additional training and experience in offering CBT for Complex cases, DBT training or Mindfulness based approaches in CBT.
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Experience
Essential
- Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluation
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- 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.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- 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
Training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
- Supervision training.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level e.g. A Post Graduate Diploma plus additional training and experience as demonstrated by: additional training and experience in offering CBT for Complex cases, DBT training or Mindfulness based approaches in CBT.
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Experience
Essential
- Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluation
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- 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.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- 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).
