Job summary
If you care about holistic healthcare and are looking for a new and varied challenge then then join us and be a pivotal member of our team. Time to Talk Health provides talking therapies to people with mild to moderate mental health problems associated with their long term physical health conditions. We're now looking for an experienced CBT therapist, mental health nurse, social worker or other healthcare professional who is skilled in identifying and managing patient risk to join our friendly team.
Our Risk and Referral Managers lead the development of our Duty management system, reviewing daily referrals while advising and supporting the team around risk and safeguarding, keeping patients and staff alike safe. You'll be in daily contact with patients and various healthcare professionals alike and if you're an IAPT CBT Therapist there's potential for you to also hold a small caseload and provide clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Senior Therapists and Locality Leadership team the post holder will be responsible for the organisation, oversight and delivery of the Time to Talk Health risk and referral duty system. This will include the organisation of a duty rota and provision of duty cover. The duty system provides duty cover for all Time to Talk Health clinical and administrative staff, this entails providing advice and support to clinicians about all aspects of risk, including self-harm, suicide, risk to self and others and safeguarding adults and children. This includes making referrals to secondary care and urgent care services, as part of ensuring effective and robust risk management and safeguarding processes in the service.
The post holder will require a thorough understanding of Time to Talk Health referral criteria and be able to communicate these to external agencies. The role involves screening referrals for suitability for the service, and being able to signpost to a wide range of other service where appropriate.
The post holder will be required to talk to patients in telephone 'call-backs', to ascertain any involvement they have had with secondary care or other specialist services and make rapid clinical assessment of patients deemed at risk escalating care as necessary. They will also take calls from administrative staff who need clinical support with patients who may be highly distressed or at risk.
About us
Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
A great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and our community hospitals
Excellent training and development opportunities
Real Living Wage Employer, with great rates of pay
Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
Supportive team environments
Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will discuss professional referrals, risk issues, safeguarding and referral criteria/suitability for the service, with Time To Talk Health staff and partner organisations. They will also discuss with patients their history of involvement with secondary care and specialist services, and utilising their specialist clinical assessment skills assess suitability for the service and be able to signpost patients safely to other services where appropriate.
Managing the interface with secondary care services will present challenges in discussions about which service is the most appropriate to meet a patients needs. The post holder will need to be able to articulate a clear rationale in support of referrals to secondary care and confidently use service criteria when discussing referrals with partner organisations. Providing and receiving complex information will also involve talking to patients who may be highly distressed or at risk of self-harm or suicide, and will need effective and compassionate communication skills using specialist communication techniques to de-escalate where possible.
The post holder will, in consultation with the leadership team, lead on service improvement for the duty function and be responsible for developing and reviewing procedures to ensure safe and effective day to day management of the duty system.
For this interesting role youll need to be competent around risk management which youll have gained through your experience of working with secondary mental health care. Youll have a can-do attitude with excellent communication skills even when working under pressure in a busy service. No two days are the same which means youll need a flexible approach while adhering to protocols and procedures. If youre a professional team player then IAPT experience isnt necessary as our comprehensive induction programme will ensure youre given all the support you need. Working Monday-Friday 9am-5pm we can consider job sharing for the right people. Based in either Horsham or Worthing office youll ideally be able to travel between sites on a regular basis. Looking after the teams wellbeing is a priority for us and youll receive regular supervision and continued professional development with leadership opportunities.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as we would like our TTTH team to reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Trust, we recognise the positive value of diversity in providing high quality and culturally competent care; we are a Disability Confident Employer, and benefit from thriving and supportive BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks. We may also be able to help you with a relocation package if you are considering moving to West Sussex.
Further details from Colin Watkins, acting Deputy Clinical Lead
sc-tr.ltcreferrals@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will discuss professional referrals, risk issues, safeguarding and referral criteria/suitability for the service, with Time To Talk Health staff and partner organisations. They will also discuss with patients their history of involvement with secondary care and specialist services, and utilising their specialist clinical assessment skills assess suitability for the service and be able to signpost patients safely to other services where appropriate.
Managing the interface with secondary care services will present challenges in discussions about which service is the most appropriate to meet a patients needs. The post holder will need to be able to articulate a clear rationale in support of referrals to secondary care and confidently use service criteria when discussing referrals with partner organisations. Providing and receiving complex information will also involve talking to patients who may be highly distressed or at risk of self-harm or suicide, and will need effective and compassionate communication skills using specialist communication techniques to de-escalate where possible.
The post holder will, in consultation with the leadership team, lead on service improvement for the duty function and be responsible for developing and reviewing procedures to ensure safe and effective day to day management of the duty system.
For this interesting role youll need to be competent around risk management which youll have gained through your experience of working with secondary mental health care. Youll have a can-do attitude with excellent communication skills even when working under pressure in a busy service. No two days are the same which means youll need a flexible approach while adhering to protocols and procedures. If youre a professional team player then IAPT experience isnt necessary as our comprehensive induction programme will ensure youre given all the support you need. Working Monday-Friday 9am-5pm we can consider job sharing for the right people. Based in either Horsham or Worthing office youll ideally be able to travel between sites on a regular basis. Looking after the teams wellbeing is a priority for us and youll receive regular supervision and continued professional development with leadership opportunities.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as we would like our TTTH team to reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Trust, we recognise the positive value of diversity in providing high quality and culturally competent care; we are a Disability Confident Employer, and benefit from thriving and supportive BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks. We may also be able to help you with a relocation package if you are considering moving to West Sussex.
Further details from Colin Watkins, acting Deputy Clinical Lead
sc-tr.ltcreferrals@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or Allied Health Professional with current registration and accreditation e.g. CBT Therapist/Counselling Psychologist.
- Core Profession (e.g. MH Nursing, Accredited Counsellor, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitor etc.).
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in health or social care and/or psychological therapies.
Desirable
- Qualified and accredited CBT Therapist / Counselling psychologist.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of IAPT and psychological therapies.
- Experience of working with secondary care mental health services
- Experience of working with primary care services.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and significant experience of working with people with complex mental health problems.
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments and risk assessing patients.
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working within teams and across various statutory and non- statutory teams and agencies including safeguarding.
- Experience of delivering training and specialist training to a range of staff.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a number of psychological therapies (CBT, Counselling, step 2 therapies, psychotherapies etc.).
- Specialist knowledge and skills in working with people with a range of common mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of wider contributory factors to maintain good mental health, wellbeing and resilience e.g. medication compliance, drug and/alcohol user.
- Ability to work at pace and effectively under pressure, with patients who are highly distressed and/or at risk of self-harm or suicide.
- Ability to form good working relationships with staff in a MDT and with external partners and agencies.
- Effective communication skills in order to work with external partners and agencies.
- Specialist knowledge of mental health to enable critical decision-making in relation to patient care and risk.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information from a range of sources (i.e. patients, ATS, health professionals, clinical assessments etc.) to decide on plans of care for patients.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- IT literacy and able to use a variety of digital platforms and willingness to take on new technology.
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel across Locality and throughout West Sussex.
- Time to Talk Health operational hours are Monday to Friday 8am -8pm - able to work in service hours and outside of operational hours as needed to meet demands of service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or Allied Health Professional with current registration and accreditation e.g. CBT Therapist/Counselling Psychologist.
- Core Profession (e.g. MH Nursing, Accredited Counsellor, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitor etc.).
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in health or social care and/or psychological therapies.
Desirable
- Qualified and accredited CBT Therapist / Counselling psychologist.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of IAPT and psychological therapies.
- Experience of working with secondary care mental health services
- Experience of working with primary care services.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and significant experience of working with people with complex mental health problems.
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments and risk assessing patients.
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working within teams and across various statutory and non- statutory teams and agencies including safeguarding.
- Experience of delivering training and specialist training to a range of staff.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of a number of psychological therapies (CBT, Counselling, step 2 therapies, psychotherapies etc.).
- Specialist knowledge and skills in working with people with a range of common mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of wider contributory factors to maintain good mental health, wellbeing and resilience e.g. medication compliance, drug and/alcohol user.
- Ability to work at pace and effectively under pressure, with patients who are highly distressed and/or at risk of self-harm or suicide.
- Ability to form good working relationships with staff in a MDT and with external partners and agencies.
- Effective communication skills in order to work with external partners and agencies.
- Specialist knowledge of mental health to enable critical decision-making in relation to patient care and risk.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information from a range of sources (i.e. patients, ATS, health professionals, clinical assessments etc.) to decide on plans of care for patients.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- IT literacy and able to use a variety of digital platforms and willingness to take on new technology.
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel across Locality and throughout West Sussex.
- Time to Talk Health operational hours are Monday to Friday 8am -8pm - able to work in service hours and outside of operational hours as needed to meet demands of service.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
