Senior CBTp Therapist/ Senior Practitioner Psychologist
Inclusion
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Job summary
Senior CBT therapist for Psychosis & Bipolar/ Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist
Full-Time, 18-Month Fixed Term Contract
This post is responsible for the provision of talking therapies within Inclusion Thurrock Early Intervention in Psychosis (EiP) and At Risk Mental States (ARMS) Services.
The post holder will be a member of the Inclusion Thurrock Senior Leadership Team, and thus will report on outcomes of EiP and ARMS to the wider team. It will have a clinical, supervisory & managerial function.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a NICE compliant therapeutic service to patients, with a wide range of mental health problems with complex needs, the post holder will be expected to maintain high professional levels of clinical judgement and application of complex skills at all times. The post holder will utilise advanced theoretical and practical clinical skills in applying interventions as required.
- To be accountable to the East of England Systems Lead for the provision of services described in the job description of staff within the service.
- Provide input to relevant MDTs, to attend team meetings and contribute to the team's processes and functions. To liaise and work with other areas/teams and services as agreed with the senior leadership team.
- To provide expertise, advice and support to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the treatment team.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.
Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Date posted
03 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-IT-24- 6158931-A
Job locations
Thurrock Health Centre
55-57 High Street
Grays
RM17 6NB
Employer details
Employer name
Inclusion
Address
Thurrock Health Centre
55-57 High Street
Grays
RM17 6NB