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Psychological Therapist

Employer
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Location
Ipswich
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 Gross per annum
Closing date
29 Oct 2024
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Profession
Mental health, Psychologist
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Band 7 Psychological Therapist

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed, and forward-thinking Psychological Therapist to join a growing and innovative team who work with Under 18-year-olds within a Primary Care setting in Suffolk.The Under 18 Wellbeing Team in Suffolk are a skilled multi-disciplinary team who work with children and young people who present with mild to moderate mental health needs.We are looking to recruit a full time band 7 psychological therapist on a permanent basis (1.0 WTE available). Part time hours may also be considered. The post is based in Ipswich covering the East of Suffolk. We are a diverse team with competencies and accreditations in a range of evidenced based psychological therapies.

The ideal applicant will be passionate about innovation and new ways of working in multi-disciplinary teams alongside supporting young people people experiencing mental health difficulties in the local community.

Main duties of the job

The clinician joining the team will have a key responsibility for using their skills to enhance communication and understanding of the needs of the child and family. You will be an active team player, supporting the wider needs of this team and be a contributor to innovative practice.

In return we will offer you regular managerial support, the opportunity for developing networks with others, and the opportunity to grow your knowledge by working alongside core mental health clinicians and other agencies and professionals.

You will be supported by psychological therapists within the team as well as the principal clinical psychologist for the EI CAMHs pathway/ U18 Wellbeing service. You will be provided with opportunities to access relevant Clinical Supervision/ peer supervision as befits your registration requirements.

Training in another therapeutic modality i.e. EMDR, IPTA or DBT would be highly desirable.

About us

Benefits

Benefits included with this role are: -
  • NHS pension
  • a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
  • career progression
  • starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • staff physio service
  • NHS discounts and many more.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.

CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be joining a team comprised of Primary Mental Health Worker (PMHWs), Childrens Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (CBTs) and an arts psychotherapist. With our team receiving referrals for young people up to the age of 18, it is acknowledged that sometimes an alternative approach to CBT/ CBT informed is often required to meet the bespoke needs of our young people. We feel an offer of a creative therapy approach will be a valued and well-used resource for our team.

For informal discussion or further information, please email Luke Croager (Community Team Manager) luke.croager@nsft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent2
  • Postgraduate diploma in CBT or equivalent
  • Registration with a professional body


Desirable

  • Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT


Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children with mental health problems


Desirable

  • Experience of working in a CMHT


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Mariner House

Handford Road

Ipswich

IP1 2BU

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“Welcome to Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust, we provide an extensive range of mental health services across two counties , working with our communities and partners we continue to develop and transform our services so we can really meet the needs of the people we serve .We are an organisation which truly values nurses , acknowledges the special , unique skills they bring and is committed to developing clinical, academic and leadership pathways whilst supporting, nurturing and caring for you .We have strengthened nurse leadership, created Nurse Consultant , Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist roles with many more expected . We have over 80 Non medical prescribers and will continue to support more each year .  Nursing In NSFT is not without its challenges but we have used them to create opportunities, to learn, to improve and to work differently . Our absolute priority , our number one aim is to improve the care we provide and we will achieve this. Join us and be part of something very special" - Diane Hull, Chief Nurse

Diane Hull - NSNHSFT

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, serving a population of 1.6 million people. We are a large organisation covering a wide geographical area divided into ‘Care Groups'. There are also Care Groups supporting children, family and young people’s services, and specialist services, including Forensic mental health services.

Each Care Group has its own Leadership team, with the aim of supporting clinically led decision making locally, to support the needs of people accessing services. 

We have inpatient facilities across both counties with smaller bases in rural locations. Many of the Trust’s services are offered in the community, enabling people accessing services to receive the support they need in an environment familiar to them.

At NSFT we believe in recovery and wellbeing, and understand the importance of good physical health, maintaining relationships and achieving a balance between treatments and continuing an active life.

The people in our care, families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do and are vital in helping shape and support our service strategy. Our strategy supports and enables people with mental health problems to live a fulfilling life and make their personal recovery journey. 

Norfolk and Suffolk, in the East of England are some of the safest places to live in the UK, with low crime rates making it a community to be proud of. Housing prices are frequently cited as a reason to move here, as you get an incredible amount for your money compared with other major UK cities.

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About our location

Norwich in Norfolk has something for everyone. It has retained a strong local identity and, with that, a sense of community. Locals say hello to each other, baristas remember our coffee orders and you’ll be among the first to know about interesting local projects.  This strong sense of community, along with excellent shopping, eating out, affordable house prices and excellent schooling is why Norwich has been ranked by the Guardian as the UK’s best city to work in.

Ipswich in Suffolk is steeped in history, yet full of life. According to The London Economic, affordable house prices and hourly commutes to London have earned Suffolk’s county town a slot in their top ten property destinations. “In Ipswich we have got a fantastic cultural offer far better than what towns and cities bigger than us are offering.  We have got very good transport links, especially to London, and house prices are a lot cheaper in the area.

One of Norfolk’s most famous stretches of beaches, Great Yarmouth attracts around six million tourists each year! Situated at the mouth of the River Yare, this old port town is home to beautiful golden sandy beaches and neighbouring towns and villages with scenic views and homely charm.

Full to the brim of history and with a vibrant town centre, King’s Lynn is the ideal destination to enjoy the superb mix of history, shopping and entertainment on offer!  A small, historic market town, King's Lynn is the perfect place to live and work, with fantastic train links and short drives to fantastic beaches.

Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk is a unique and dazzling historic gem. An important market town with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and glorious cathedral and abbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. With prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus variety of attractions and places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and convenient for Cambridge.

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Travel

For family members who love (or need) to travel, you’re ideally located. Trains run to and from London every 30 minutes from both Ipswich and Norwich, and there are direct rail services from Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge.   Both counties are well connected to major road networks and Norwich has an international airport. 

Some of our valued employees have told their story of working at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust... use the links below to read these.

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