Job summary
Haringey Personality Disorder Pathway - Senior Clinician, Band 7 (OT, Social worker, psychologist, psychotherapist RMN) , temporary, maternity leave cover
We currently have a vacancy for a senior clinician to join our well established and supportive team.
The successful applicant will have experience working with patients who have a diagnosis of Personality Disorder. They will have undertaken MBT and/or SCM training or have experience in teams using these approaches.
Holding a caseload of patients within the Pathway who are part of the MBT or SCM programme, They will deliver group or individual treatment as well as completing assessments and providing supervision to junior staff. There will be opportunities to develop both clinical and managerial roles within the post.
Within the PD pathway there is an emphasis on team based, multi-disciplinary decision making. There is close liaison with other community mental health teams and acute services. Supervision is provided individually and in groups. This lends itself to a supportive environment where risk management is shared in the process of treatment planning and delivery.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Mentalisation Based Treatment (MBT) and SCM to a caseload of individuals, and facilitate groups in the Personality Disorder Pathway
Liaise with other professionals to provide continuity of care across acute care, Primary care teams, Core mental health teams, and the PD Pathway.
Undertake general mental health assessments and specialist assessments for personality disorder
Formulate and implement treatment plans and provide Structured Clinical Management / Mentalisation-based therapy.
Provide supervision to junior members of the team
Participate in the day to day emotional work of the MDT, and overall service development and maintenance.
About us
NLFT is a Foundation Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
NLFT has a mature and supportive specialist personality disorder service which offers psychologically informed community mental health care and specialist treatment to clients with personality disorders and complex emotional needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RMN/Occupational Therapy/Social work/Clinical or Counselling Psychology Doctorate.
- MBT in a treatment setting.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
- Evidence of ability to effectively manage a team.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RMN/Occupational Therapy/Social work/Clinical or Counselling Psychology Doctorate.
- MBT in a treatment setting.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or equivalent.
- Evidence of ability to effectively manage a team.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic 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).
