Job summary
Community
Partnerships/Op COURAGE Integrated Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing
Service
Location:
East of England, remote working & travel required
Would
suit someone living in (Milton Keynes, Bedford, Peterborough, Cambridge,
Norfolk, Suffolk, Hertfordshire or Essex
Permanent 30
hours per week
This service
is part of our Community Partnerships Division who this year had their CQC
rating as good. Below are some of the comments from service users our
services support:
Changed
my life and staff were incredible, faultless, supportive, skilled, lovely and
polite.
The therapy
that has been provided with was like no other I had received in 30
years.
Op Courage Integrated Veteran Mental Health
& Wellbeing Service
Are you
looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, passionate, supportive and
highly skilled team where you can use your skills to support veterans?
Our service is looking for a proactive CBT Therapist/Psychological Therapist
with a strong client-focus, excellent communication skills and a flexible
attitude to supporting people.
Due to the travel required, a full drivers licence is
desirable. However, in return, you will also benefit from having the
flexibility to work from home too (roughly 60% from home, 40% in the
community).
Main duties of the job
Community
Partnerships specialises in developing and delivering community based services
for St Andrews, a mental health charity. We are seeking an experienced
and enthusiastic CBT Therapist/Psychological Therapist to join our team in the
East of England Op COURAGE Integrated Veteran Mental Health & Wellbeing
Service Treatment Pathway. The service is commissioned by NHSE Armed
Forces and delivered through a collaborative partnership with a range of NHS,
charity and third sector organisations.
Op
COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving
personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and
their families. Op COURAGE can support with the transition from military to
civilian life by providing mental health care with Defence Medical Services
(DMS); helping individuals to recognise and treat early signs of mental health problems,
as well as more advanced mental health conditions and psychological trauma;
providing support and treatment for substance misuse and addictions; helping
individuals to access other NHS mental health services if you need them;
liaising with charities and local organisations to support wider health and
wellbeing needs and supporting armed forces families affected by mental health
problems, including helping them to access local services.
About us
Op
COURAGE holds the veteran at the heart of all we do. We are looking for
someone to join our multidisciplinary team who can bring specific expertise in
trauma therapy with adults and working with complex presentations.The Op
COURAGE treatment pathway offers specialist psychological advice, consultation,
assessment, formulation and intervention and works alongside colleagues in
other parts of the service, as well as local NHS services, armed forces
charities and other organisations to support veterans with their mental health
& wellbeing. The treatment pathway offers both group and individual
therapy that is focused on recovery from trauma, where a veteran would benefit
from the specialist approach and knowledge available, alongside their wider
care and support. Interventions are offered both remotely and face to
face across the East of England region so the ideal candidate would be
comfortable with both modalities and also be able to travel.
The
successful applicant will join a highly motivated, supportive and friendly
regional team that includes Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Psychological
Therapists, Assistant Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers and Mental
Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists and Veteran Liaison
Support Officers and will report directly to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
For further information please contact
Dr Melanie Coxall on 01604 616305 ormjcoxall@stah.org or James Farrelly
07827856634 or jcfarrelly@stah.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Given
the nature of the client group and the geographical needs of the service, we
are looking for a clinician with significant experience in treating complex
mental health needs in an autonomous capacity. Whilst previous experience
of working with Veterans or military personnel would be an advantage, full
training will be provided to clinicians who have relevant clinical experience,
attitude and who have a genuine interest in developing skills to help Veterans
improve their quality of life and wellbeing.
We
are looking for a clinician who is clearly able to demonstrate a minimum of two
years (post-qualification) experience in treating trauma and complex mental
health needs according to evidenced based guidelines. Experience of using a
range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Processing
Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage.
Equally important would be your ability to work both autonomously within
community based settings, as well as collaboratively with other teams and
professionals. The ability to consider and find creative and flexible
solutions to engage individuals in psychological treatment is an essential
skill in this setting.
Within
the role, you will be encouraged to develop your strengths and skills through a
robust structure of clinical supervision and opportunities for professional
development. St Andrews has an excellent record of providing
opportunities for research, training and continuing professional development so
you will also have access to peer support from the wider pathway, wider
Charity, as well as regular CPD events. Due to the innovative nature of
this service, there will be opportunities for service development including
co-production with service users and an interest and enthusiasm in these areas
is desirable. You will be supported to develop your role within our
service according to your specific strengths and areas of professional
interest.
In
order to be eligible for the role, the successful applicant will be registered
with the appropriate regulatory bodies e.g. HCPC, BABCP.
Our
patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE
values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day
and to hold trauma informed practice at the heart of the way you work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Given
the nature of the client group and the geographical needs of the service, we
are looking for a clinician with significant experience in treating complex
mental health needs in an autonomous capacity. Whilst previous experience
of working with Veterans or military personnel would be an advantage, full
training will be provided to clinicians who have relevant clinical experience,
attitude and who have a genuine interest in developing skills to help Veterans
improve their quality of life and wellbeing.
We
are looking for a clinician who is clearly able to demonstrate a minimum of two
years (post-qualification) experience in treating trauma and complex mental
health needs according to evidenced based guidelines. Experience of using a
range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Processing
Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage.
Equally important would be your ability to work both autonomously within
community based settings, as well as collaboratively with other teams and
professionals. The ability to consider and find creative and flexible
solutions to engage individuals in psychological treatment is an essential
skill in this setting.
Within
the role, you will be encouraged to develop your strengths and skills through a
robust structure of clinical supervision and opportunities for professional
development. St Andrews has an excellent record of providing
opportunities for research, training and continuing professional development so
you will also have access to peer support from the wider pathway, wider
Charity, as well as regular CPD events. Due to the innovative nature of
this service, there will be opportunities for service development including
co-production with service users and an interest and enthusiasm in these areas
is desirable. You will be supported to develop your role within our
service according to your specific strengths and areas of professional
interest.
In
order to be eligible for the role, the successful applicant will be registered
with the appropriate regulatory bodies e.g. HCPC, BABCP.
Our
patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrews CARE
values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day
and to hold trauma informed practice at the heart of the way you work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BABCP or BACP Registration
Desirable
- Experience working with veterans or service users with trauma or PTSD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BABCP or BACP Registration
Desirable
- Experience working with veterans or service users with trauma or PTSD
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
