We are looking for enthusiastic CBT Therapists/Clinical or Counselling Psychologists to provide therapy to clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies Barking & Dagenham team, a primary care service working within the framework of an IAPT service model.

We are a dynamic and empowering team, and as such, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with Senior Practitioners, HI Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, PWPs, Employment Advisors and a range of other professionals in the team.

The post holder will also be expected to operate autonomously, providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to clients presenting with complex anxiety disorders and depression, therefore, a good knowledge of disorder specific CBT interventions is essential. Alongside individual therapy, the post holder will be required to offer group treatment, conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments as part of their caseload. Working within the service's business hours (8am-8pm) and offering a minimum of one evening per week is a necessary requirement of this role, therefore, flexibility regarding working hours is important.

We actively encourage a team approach and commitment to the team's shared values and ethos must be demonstrated though regular attendance of team meetings, supervision and operating within the service's local policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

What we offer:

Clinical

Caseload compromising of varied clinical presentations, therefore strengthening skills & knowledge

Become culturally competent by working with people with different cultural backgrounds

The prospect to become clinically competent in providing different modes of comprehensive assessments, treatments and various models of therapy

Personal & Professional development

Lead on projects after obtaining relevant training and experience

Encourage development through objective setting and proactive reviews

Undertake various responsibilities such as deliver training, or take on a consultative role between team and other services

Support interest in a Champion role/Special Interest Group, influencing service development through research

Opportunity to supervise staff as directed

Training & Supervision

Organised monthly CPD that counts towards BABCP requirements

Training in NICE compliant interventions for depression and anxiety disorders

Regular clinical supervision, case/line management meeting and access to triage assessment supervision

Access to regular LTC supervision

Access to supportive learning through monthly peer supervision

Wellbeing

Hybrid working opportunities, including agile working from various sites

Support flexible working

Buddy support to aid transition into new role and service

About us

Starting with NELFTNELFT 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.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in CBT or Professional Doctorate (or its equivalent) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• BABCP accreditation for CBT Therapists (or working towards) / HCPC registration for Practitioner Psychologists (or working towards). Practitioner Psychologists will be expected to work towards accreditation with the BABCP within probationary period.

Desirable

• Additional advanced training in CBT, EMDR, or other therapeutic interventions applied to a primary care service.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in primary care mental health

Desirable

• Experience of providing supervision/consultation to other staff or services

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Able to carry out highly skilled and complex psychological assessments with clients
• Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy to fit client need while working within Talking Therapies (IAPT) model
• Knowledge of current psychological interventions applied to people with mild-moderate psychological distress

Desirable

• To provide advice to others in specialist areas of psychology and therapy

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Church Elm Lane Health Centre

Church Elm Lane

Barking & Dagenham

RM10 9RR

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