Job summary
We are excited to advertise this opportunity for 3.6 wte 8b Principal Personality Disorder Therapist's to lead our personality disorders therapy provision in Waltham Forest, Havering, Redbridge, and Barking & Dagenham.
In 2023, part of the Psychological Professions Review aimed to integrate Psychological Professions into the community mental health teams (Mental Health and Wellness Teams) to work more collaboratively and consider holistic care for service users. The second phase of the integration is to include IMPART (Intensive Management of Personality disorder: Assessment and Recovery Team) as a specialist service in this integration.
The targets and objectives for this organisational change programme are to:oAlways put the service user at the heart of service delivery and provide the best possible opportunity to support recovery and optimum level of function, through a people centric approach which is founded in co-production, evidence-based practice and innovation.oEnhance patient experience with appropriate referrals and discharges being more actively and speedily considered with Personality Disorder specialist embedded within the mental health teams.oEnhancing communication between disciplines to facilitate consistent and more effective care delivery for this complex client group.oIncrease efficiency and productivity of working hoursoWhere appropriate ensure smooth transfer of care of young adults from ONEL DBT or CAMHS
Main duties of the job
Please see the job description and person specification for more details related to duties of the roles.
- 1.0 wte is based in Waltham Forest Base at the South Forest Centre, E11 4HU.
- 1.0 wte is based in Havering at Church Road, RM3 0SH
- 0.8wte is based in Redbridge at Goodmayes Hospital site, IG3 8XJ
- 0.8wte is based in Barking & Dagenham at Barking Community Hospital, IG11 9LX
Locality will be allocated based on candidates preference and scoring at interview if duplication.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
These three values help us tostrive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for more details related to main responsibilities.
- 1.0 wte is based in Waltham Forest Base at the South Forest Centre, E11 4HU.
- 1.0 wte is based in Havering at Church Road, RM3 0SH
- 0.8wte is based in Redbridge at Goodmayes Hospital site, IG3 8XJ
- 0.8wte is based in Barking & Dagenham at Barking Community Hospital, IG11 9LX
Locality will be allocated based on candidates preference and scoring at interview if duplication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for more details related to main responsibilities.
- 1.0 wte is based in Waltham Forest Base at the South Forest Centre, E11 4HU.
- 1.0 wte is based in Havering at Church Road, RM3 0SH
- 0.8wte is based in Redbridge at Goodmayes Hospital site, IG3 8XJ
- 0.8wte is based in Barking & Dagenham at Barking Community Hospital, IG11 9LX
Locality will be allocated based on candidates preference and scoring at interview if duplication.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Core professional masters level and above training in: nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or clinical or counselling psychology
- A minimum of two years post qualification experience in working with complexity and psychological therapies
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to this pathway (e.g. DBT)
- Professional registration with the appropriate body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP)
Experience
Essential
- A thorough knowledge of evidence based clinical practice and a commitment to keeping abreast of new evidence basedpractice developments in psychology and those specific to personality disorder.
- At least two years post graduate experience of working with high levels of risk and severe mental health difficulties
- Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the target population (e.g DBT)
- Knowledge of research, design and methodology.
- Experience of working in adult secondary care services or specialist personality disorder service or care pathway
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Core professional masters level and above training in: nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or clinical or counselling psychology
- A minimum of two years post qualification experience in working with complexity and psychological therapies
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to this pathway (e.g. DBT)
- Professional registration with the appropriate body (e.g. HCPC, BABCP)
Experience
Essential
- A thorough knowledge of evidence based clinical practice and a commitment to keeping abreast of new evidence basedpractice developments in psychology and those specific to personality disorder.
- At least two years post graduate experience of working with high levels of risk and severe mental health difficulties
- Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the target population (e.g DBT)
- Knowledge of research, design and methodology.
- Experience of working in adult secondary care services or specialist personality disorder service or care pathway
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).
