WELCOME PAYMENT: This post is eligible for the Trust 'Welcome to NELFT' payment, a lump sum of 10% of agreed basic salary excluding HCAS and is open to all new applicants who are successfully appointed.

Payment of the incentive is 50% of the lump sum at the end of the probationary period (typically six months) and then 50% at the end of year two. This welcome package is applicable to external candidates only. Candidates should be aware that welcome payments are subject to a compulsory 2 year employment period within the role.

The Enhanced Crisis Pathway (ECP) is an innovative and valued specialist psychology team providing an alternative intensive offer to a small group of people struggling to break the cycle of crisis. We have a track record of transitioning people home safely and collaboratively with a longer term offer than is usually provided in these settings. The team provides trauma-informed evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment and consultation to service-users who are otherwise unable to return home safely. We are looking for a driven clinician who is passionate about assertive outreach models and novel approaches to working within acute settings. They will need to be comfortable working across the acute pathway, including supporting carers and consulting with multidisciplinary teams.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer continuity of care to a small caseload of service-users across the acute pathway. They will be interested in trauma-informed principles of practice, consultation and advocacy for marginalised populations. They will support service-users with collaborative care plans and interventions. Outcomes are also agreed with service-users and not dictated by time limited sessions.

The work involves practicing within psychiatric wards, home treatment teams and community crisis teams with service-users who present with high levels of distress, challenging behaviour and risk. Many of the service-users within this pathway will have complex emotional needs and a formal or emerging diagnosis of personality disorder, requiring support to navigate their acute crises. The post holder should therefore be interested in evidence-based principles for suicidal and challenging behaviour. They should also be committed to self-reflection and willingness to consult within the team about their experiences of the work. The role involves liaison with the nationally respected IMPART specialist personality disorder service. Training and supervision will be provided in relevant evidence-based models as required

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Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of �4,313 and a maximum payment of �5,436 per annum pro rata).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ECP sits within the Trust's acute psychology service, who are at the forefront of national developments in inpatient and acute working. We present regularly at forums and conferences to promote innovative ways of working.

We are looking for people who share our passion for working with those in crisis. In the acute psychology department we offer excellent development opportunities including high quality and regular supervision, opportunities to supervise and manage others, experience in recruitment of new staff, teaching and training to clinical staff, and involvement in research projects.

This job may require direct working with patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. The applicant should be able to work with such patients in line with the Trusts PPE and social distancing guidelines.

The Trust has opportunities for funded HEE training and we would support a successful applicant to pursue this (for example CBT/DBT)

We would be happy to discuss the possibility of setting this post up as a band 7 post with a development plan to allow progression to an 8a. This option would suit someone who has an interest in gaining experience in crisis work and an opportunity to develop towards an 8a role.

The 10% welcome payment will be granted to a successful external candidate (see T& Cs as above)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with the HCPC
• Doctoral qualification in psychology (clinical or counselling psychology) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• Additional post-qualification training in an evidence-based psychological therapy
• Supervision training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with clients presenting with severe mental health difficulties
• Experience of working with high levels of risk
• Extensive experience of working in a multi-disciplinary service context

Desirable

• Experience of working in acute and crisis settings
• Experience of providing clinical and operational management supervision, including undertaking appraisals and awareness of HR systems would be desirable

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of advanced knowledge of complex methods of assessment and treatment
• Evidence of knowledge and skills in risk assessment
• Good knowledge of legislation, policy and good practice guidance

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Goodmayes Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

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