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Adult/Systemic/Group Psychotherapist - Band 7

Employer
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£49,036 to £55,049 a year PER ANNUM INC HCA
Closing date
7 Jun 2023

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Profession
Mental health, Counsellor / Psychotherapist
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Band 7 Adult / Systemic / Group Psychotherapist

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (THTT) is one of the leading national IAPT services and we are keen to recruit an experienced Psychotherapist who will be part of a Relational Therapies team working alongside psychological therapists trained in a range of therapies including Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) EMDR, person-centred and Group Interventions. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients.

We are looking for a new member to join the team who is committed, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the service and embrace different ways of working.

These vacancies are offered as 1.0 fte x permanent post, with the expectation that all clinical staff work one late evening per week (11am until 7pm). We are able to consider applicants with a preference for working part time / job share.

If you were interested in this position as a remote position, this would be offered on a fixed term basis. Please state your preference in your supporting information. Lastly, we are able to consider applicants who are soon to complete their training, or who are in the process of registering with their professional body.

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Clarke, Relational Lead Sarah.Clarke34@nhs.net

Closing Date: 4th June 2023

Interview Date: Thursday 15th June 23

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a very dynamic team and will work alongside therapists trained in a range of therapies including systemic and couple therapies, EMDR, CBT, DIT, psychodynamic and integrative therapies and a well- established PWP team. We also have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long term conditions.

The post holder should come with highly developed assessment and therapy skills relevant to working in a Primary Care IAPT service. The post-holder will have relevant professional registration e.g. UKCP - full clinical membership, BritishPsychoanalytic Council (BPC) - registered member, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - registered member. We are able to consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining their professional registration. Ideally, candidates will also be trained and qualified to practice in at one of the NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression, Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT).

The post holder will also carry out telephone assessments in order to establish suitability for the service and work collaboratively with the client to design a package of interventions or sign-post to other services if not suitable.

About us

THTT is committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in specialist areas of interest in keeping with service needs and development. The post-holder will receive regular supervision from experienced clinicians and there will be opportunities to attend various in-house CPD events. Our service is also committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and creating and maintaining a positive working environment.

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies is an exceptional talking therapies service with excellent development opportunities. We are committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in chosen clinical areas. As well as offering a range of therapies, the service also runs as a training centre, therefore offering opportunities for supervision and training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder should come with highly developed assessment and therapy skills relevant to working in a Primary Care IAPT service. In addition to your core training, you would ideally also be trained and a qualified practitioner in at least one of the following NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). We will also consider those with a good track record in evidence-based brief psychodynamic therapy as relevant to a primary care setting.

We will support those wishing to develop their careers by training in other recognised modalities. We also value experience or interest in delivering therapy in a group format. The post holder will work with clients who present with a range of depression and anxiety disorders. A part of their case load, the post holder will also routinely carry out telephone assessments.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and work in various community settings (including GP surgeries) and psychological treatment centres.

We are looking for a new member to join the team who is committed, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the service and embrace different ways of working. This post offers opportunities to work with a range of professionals from different therapeutic backgrounds and to be part of an evolving, integrating team. Members of our team are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and creating and maintaining a positive working environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Doctoral level training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist with core mental health training Or Qualification in Adult Psychotherapy registered with UKCP, BACP, or BPC


Desirable

  • Membership of the BPS division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology
  • Registered as an Adult Psychotherapist
  • Registered as a Chartered Psychologist
  • Registered supervisor


Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ IAPT settings
  • Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets


Desirable

  • Experience of delivering therapy in a group format
  • Experience of delivering clinical supervision
  • Experience in treating people with Long term health conditions


Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
  • Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
  • Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies

71 Johnson Street

London

E1 0AQ

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