Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed Psychological Therapy Professional to join our established Specialist Psychotherapy Service at BSMHFT as a Group Facilitator on a 12 month Fixed Term part time basis.
This role will involve supporting the service in delivering an already established group talking therapy intervention to our service user group with complex attachment, trauma and emotional needs. There may also be the opportunity to be involved in developing other group based programmes within the service.
You will be joining a well-established psychodynamic, tertiary level service that has been providing therapeutic services for over thirty years, for people with complex and enduring emotional difficulties. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of people providing high quality and compassionate psychological care and supporting staff in applying psychodynamic ideas to their work.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve supporting colleagues in delivering the Therapeutic Day Programme. This programme runs on a Wednesday with morning sessions focused on Group Analytic work and the afternoon session on Compassion Focused Therapy group work.
You will be supported in this post through relevant training, clinical supervision, reflective practice and line management arrangements. This position will be based at Callum Lodge in Winson Green, although travel to other sites on occasion may be required.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the experience and qualifications that the successful post holder will require, please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
If you have any questions, we look forward forward to hearing from you and are always available for an informal chat about what the post requires.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the experience and qualifications that the successful post holder will require, please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
If you have any questions, we look forward forward to hearing from you and are always available for an informal chat about what the post requires.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification in Psychology or mental health related field eg: (but not limited to): Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work etc.
- Current / eligible to register with a professional body
- Experience , knowledge, and skills of working with People with personality and complex trauma presentations
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of individual or group based treatment of clients with complex difficulties across adult secondary or tertiary care settings
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification in Psychology or mental health related field eg: (but not limited to): Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work etc.
- Current / eligible to register with a professional body
- Experience , knowledge, and skills of working with People with personality and complex trauma presentations
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of individual or group based treatment of clients with complex difficulties across adult secondary or tertiary care settings
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).
