Job summary
Do
you want to join an innovative service delivering high quality treatments in
primary care to people with common mental health problems?
Do you have the ability to both deliver high
quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of other
practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies?
Do you want to be part of a team described by
its current staff as supportive, excellent, and
amazing?
If the answer to these questions is yes, this
post could be for you.
South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award
winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and
national level.
The post holder will have an exciting
opportunity to support our Long Term Conditions pathway which offers screenings
and treatment to clients who have a LTC and are experiencing mental health
difficulties. Treatment sessions will be offered via 1:1 as well as group
interventions. The post holder will also have the opportunity to develop
pathways in to the service through liaison with key referrers and attending
service promotional events.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have:
- An understanding of Common Mental Health Problems and their impact on social functioning and physical health
- An understanding of at least one brief psychological and/or psychosocial intervention and the development of positive mental health.
A commitment to the recovery model of mental health and service user and carer involvement
- A commitment to a holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client need.
- Experience of working with people who experience mental health problems especially depression and anxiety.
- Skills in assessment and interventions for clients and consultation and supervision with primary care colleagues.
There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and external training.
Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities and we have a long established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health
Service, which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).
They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health
problems in primary care using NICE high intensity treatment interventions such
as CBT, IPT, EMDR, CAT, Counselling for Depression. They will use traditional
and innovative treatment methods.
Will
work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using
interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities
To meet
targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health
Service, which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).
They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health
problems in primary care using NICE high intensity treatment interventions such
as CBT, IPT, EMDR, CAT, Counselling for Depression. They will use traditional
and innovative treatment methods.
Will
work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using
interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities
To meet
targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health
- Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
- Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
- Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
- An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
- Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to work autonomously
- Knowledge and understanding of the recovery approach to Mental Health
- Able to engage people who have experienced a range of mental disorders
- Ability to challenge inequality and oppressive practice
- Basic Microsoft Office IT skills
- An ability to work in time-limited model that encourages focussed intervention and disengagement
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community settings with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in statutory and voluntary mental health services
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification such as DipSW, RMN, O.T. or BACP or BABPC accreditation qualified counsellor
- Training in a psychological or psychosocial intervention
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Must have an ability to visit a variety of sites within South Tyneside.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Mental Health Support, Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre,
Prince Edward Road
South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE34 8PS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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