Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to make a valuable difference to the lives of people living with Chronic Pain within our friendly and well-established Department of Psychological Medicine.
This post sits within our Acute Medicine and Pain Psychology Team and offers a rich variety of work, with the advantage of being supported by experienced Senior, Principal and Consultant ClinicalPsychologists and a friendly admin team. This post offers opportunities for a broad experience of working with adults living with chronic pain, by delivering short term individual therapy and by working with MDT colleagues to deliver the York Pain Management Programme.
Staff well-being is very important to us, and we wish to create jobs and teams that are supportive, compassionate and energising. With this inmind, you will have a thorough induction, with opportunity to observe the Pain MDT in action and to learn about different pain conditions.
If you are keen to continue learning and developing as a CBT therapist/ practitioner psychologist in the NHS, and if you value a compassionateand innovative approach to patient care, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
This post is suitable for a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist or a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist who is newly or recently qualified.
Main duties of the job
Our department has an ongoing commitment to flexible working, so the post may include some working from home, with a minimum of 50% on site. We see good quality supervision and CPD as essential to the well-being of our staff, and we actively support learning and development within the role.
You will provide high quality specialised psychological assessment, and individual treatment to patients referred to the Pain Psychology service. You will provide psychological assessment for and contribute to, the delivery of a specialist multi-disciplinary pain management programme. You will participate in and contribute to pain psychology team service development and evaluation as appropriate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION:
During the application process you will be asked to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. As we are recruiting for either a CBT Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist please complete the questions applicable to you (This will be indicated by Criteria Type listed as either 'CBT' or 'Clin/Couns'. Non applicable fields can be completed with 'N.A') If you are unsure please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Advisor Poppy Lucas via yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net or 01723 236825)
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages or visit: Trust Information Pack - 1
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
CBT - Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters Level Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy recognised by the BABCP or full IPT qualification and IPT supervision (as recognised by IAPT) or EMDR qualification and accreditation(as recognised by the EMDR association) or training as a Mindfulness Teacher and registration (as recognised by BAMBA)
- To be eligible for accreditation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the BABCP, or a professional registration and accredited in EMDR, working towards/ have consultancy status or accredited IPT therapist with an IPT supervision qualification or registration as a Mindfulness Teacher
- Current professional registration to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, or a professional registration and accredited in EMDR, working towards/ have consultancy status or accredited IPT therapist with an IPT supervision qualification.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- To hold an accredited registration in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the BABCP, or IPT qualification and IPT supervision (as recognised by IAPT) or EMDR training and accreditation (as recognised by the EMDR association)
- A qualification in Professional Supervision.
- Further training in 3d wave therapeutic modalities such as ACT and CFT
CBT - Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Significant experience of delivering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems
- Understanding of common mental health problems and their impact on social functioning & interaction with physical health
- Has received risk management training (either formal or through experience) and has carried out risk assessments within scope of practice. Thorough understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems, specifically cancer in an Acute Trust setting
- Experience of running groups/classes of a psycho-educational nature.
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
CBT - Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, and in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Able to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with multidisciplinary team colleagues
Clin/Couns Psych - Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, (or about to qualify in Sept 2023) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies as accredited by the HCPC.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Post-qualification training in psychological therapies commonly used in health settings e.g ACT, CFT
Clin/Couns Psych- Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across the full range of care-settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working with Clinical Health populations
Clin/Couns Psych - Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
Person Specification
CBT - Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters Level Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy recognised by the BABCP or full IPT qualification and IPT supervision (as recognised by IAPT) or EMDR qualification and accreditation(as recognised by the EMDR association) or training as a Mindfulness Teacher and registration (as recognised by BAMBA)
- To be eligible for accreditation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the BABCP, or a professional registration and accredited in EMDR, working towards/ have consultancy status or accredited IPT therapist with an IPT supervision qualification or registration as a Mindfulness Teacher
- Current professional registration to practice as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, or a professional registration and accredited in EMDR, working towards/ have consultancy status or accredited IPT therapist with an IPT supervision qualification.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- To hold an accredited registration in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with the BABCP, or IPT qualification and IPT supervision (as recognised by IAPT) or EMDR training and accreditation (as recognised by the EMDR association)
- A qualification in Professional Supervision.
- Further training in 3d wave therapeutic modalities such as ACT and CFT
CBT - Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Significant experience of delivering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems
- Understanding of common mental health problems and their impact on social functioning & interaction with physical health
- Has received risk management training (either formal or through experience) and has carried out risk assessments within scope of practice. Thorough understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
- Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems, specifically cancer in an Acute Trust setting
- Experience of running groups/classes of a psycho-educational nature.
- Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
CBT - Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, and in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Able to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with multidisciplinary team colleagues
Clin/Couns Psych - Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, (or about to qualify in Sept 2023) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies as accredited by the HCPC.
Desirable
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Post-qualification training in psychological therapies commonly used in health settings e.g ACT, CFT
Clin/Couns Psych- Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients across the full range of care-settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working with Clinical Health populations
Clin/Couns Psych - Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
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).
