IMPART iscomposed of friendly, busy, and innovative staff delivering third wave CBT evidence based psychological therapies to high risk clients with difficulties consistent with a personality disorder across NELFT. We are seeking staff with knowledge of CBT and/or DBT who would like to develop their expertise in working with complex trauma (PD) in our community based service. This post is ideal for those psychologists looking to develop expertise in working with complex presentations. Training/supervision in CBT for PD will be provided by BABCP accredited CBT therapists and trainers. Training in DBT will be provided by a consultant DBT trainer. Opportunities exist for training in ACT, CFT, and NET.

We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus supporting for flexibility and a better work/life balance.

IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through supervision of trainees, reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide range of CPD available through UCL.

IMPART was one of the three IAPT SMI demonstration sites for NHS England, thus we are seeking applicants with some experience of working with individuals complex needs and difficulties consistent with a personality disorder, and interested in expanding the evidence base for effective services.

Main duties of the job

Providing specialist assessments and interventions for clients with difficulties consistent with a personality disorder.

Offering a range of psychological therapy models of treatment to clients with difficulties consistent with a personality disorder

Providing consultation and advice to members of own team and other teams on psychological therapy models of understanding of personality disorder.

Providing consultation and advice on risk assessment and risk management of clients with personality disorder to members of own team and other teams.

Providing training and supervision to staff within IMPART and across the local area on effective working with individuals with difficulties consistent with a personality disorder.

Participating in research into personality disorder.

Participating in agreed audits.

Supporting the data collection for IMPART

Developing new clinical materials, leaflets, and handouts for use with clients, families and staff involved in personality disorder services

About us

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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of �4,313 to a maximum of �5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of �1,192 to a maximum of �2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The details of the job role are detailed in the JD attached.

CBT/DBT therapists in IMPART support the provision of a range of third wave CBT psychological therapies for individuals with difficulties consistent with a personality disorder and at high risk, and their families and friends. The post holder will undertake psychological assessments and develop detailed formulations for complex clients. The post holder will participate in the ongoing development of service policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective service. The postholder will participate in weekly supervision and ongoing training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP accreditation (may be provisional)

Desirable

• Training in DBT

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the NHS or other large organisation
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with personality disorder
• Experience of devdeveloping and sustaining partnership working with individuals and across organisations
• Skills in the running of group based psychological therapy interventions.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with personality disorder
• experience of working with diversity

knowledge

Essential

• complex methods of psychological assessment awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of models of recovery

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

IMPART, Goodmayes Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

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