Job summary
The Intensive Psychological Therapies Service is a forward thinking, dynamic group treatment service for people with complex trauma and long-standing interpersonal difficulties. Our therapies include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic professional to join our DBT team for 22.5 hours per week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 5pm each day. Applicants must have a recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychology, psychiatric nursing, social work or occupational therapy, and previous experience in mental health. Experience of DBT is essential.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Head of IPTS, to be responsible for delivering a comprehensive, psychological therapy assessment and specialist intervention service, and to recommend in the allocation of patients to appropriate interventions. To provide peer clinical supervision to other staff as directed. In keeping with NIMHE Personality Disorder guidelines (2003), the emphasis of the IPTS will be on time-limited, focused and evidence-based interventions.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Educational / Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions eg mental health nursing, psychology, social work or occupational therapy
- Formal training in DBT either through a recognised DBT intensive training course or a Postgraduate Diploma in DBT.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Base
Essential
- Previous experience in DBT working with clients both individually and in DBT group settings.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Base
Essential
- Experience of being able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threats of physical abuse.
- Experience of assessment, risk assessment, intervention and management of people with complex trauma and long-standing interpersonal difficulties requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Base
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Well-developed communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to write highly complex and / or clinically highly sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision
Person Specification
Educational / Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions eg mental health nursing, psychology, social work or occupational therapy
- Formal training in DBT either through a recognised DBT intensive training course or a Postgraduate Diploma in DBT.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Base
Essential
- Previous experience in DBT working with clients both individually and in DBT group settings.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Base
Essential
- Experience of being able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threats of physical abuse.
- Experience of assessment, risk assessment, intervention and management of people with complex trauma and long-standing interpersonal difficulties requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Base
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Well-developed communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to write highly complex and / or clinically highly sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision
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).
