Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week.
My name is Kate Iddon, and I am the Clinical
Lead for The NHS Kirklees Talking Therapies Service (NHS KTT).
NHS KTT provides psychological therapies for
people experiencing depression and anxiety. We are keen to hear from suitably
experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who are focused on
providing high quality patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will work within a busy
Talking Therapies team providing time limited, evidence-based therapy in
accordance with NICE guidance within a stepped care model.
Team Background
Our team 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. We offer sessions
either by video, telephone or face to face.
NHS KTT are also dedicated to providing a
supportive working environment for employees, and are keen to support staff
with their development, providing a high level of training and supervision to
clinical practitioners at all levels.
I would invite you to contact us if you would like to discuss this
post Kate Iddon, Specialist Psychotherapist (01484 343 700, kate.iddon@swyt.nhs.uk) or Emma
Alexander, Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (07464529765 emma.alexander@swyt.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
As a High Intensity CBT Therapist, you will be
working with clients who have a range of anxiety and depression related
problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will
hold a caseload of clients, as well as managing other duties. We welcome newly
qualified applicants, as well as clinicians who have experience of managing a
caseload and who have worked within an NHS Talking Therapies service.
Some of the main duties of this role include:
Provide high quality CBT to adults with common
mental health problems including those with a degree of complexity.
To work autonomously within professional
guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure.
To provide clinical supervision and mentoring
to cognitive behavioural therapists and trainees.
To deliver CBT in accordance with NICE
guidelines, meeting key performance indicators and agreed activity levels.
To work to the agreed model and number of
clinical contacts per week as set by the service.
To promote wellbeing and social inclusion.
To take clinical specialty in a designated
areas of work i.e. LTC, Older adults, veterans, etc.
To take a role in service development,
including engaging and working with other agencies.
At the time of advertising,
this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to
sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your
application.
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
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.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For further job information, please see job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For further job information, please see job description attached.
Person Specification
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.
Training.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
- Supervision training.
Special Knowledge and 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.
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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR 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..
Person Specification
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.
Training.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
- Supervision training.
Special Knowledge and 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.
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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR 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..
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).
