Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Band 8a psychological professional has arisen within our expanding Group Work Team.
As part of the National programme of Community Mental Health Transformation, we are aiming to significantly expand access to psychological therapy and psychologically informed care; particularly for communities who may not have been well served by traditional service models. A key element of this expansion is to provide a range of trauma informed, therapeutic, psychoeducational & skills-based groups for adults with complex emotional needs and mental health difficulties.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic psychologist or psychological therapist to become part of our group work team. The Successful applicant will facilitate a range of groups and help to design and implement this innovative group work programme. Previous experience of group/circle work, a good working knowledge of group process, training in structured/semi-structured group models are all highly desirable.
The post holder will be employed by Leeds & York Partnership NHS Trust (LYPFT) and will link into the professional network of Psychologists and Psychotherapists in LYPFT.
We would invite you to have an informal chat about this role. Please contact Dr Rachel Dobbing (clinical psychologist) via email at rachel.dobbing@nhs.net and we can give you a call.
Main duties of the job
The roles will be varied but will include:
- Triage, assessment & formulation of service users for group work.
- Co-facilitating a range of therapeutic groups.
- Attending relevant training.
- Engaging in regular clinical supervision/consultation group.
- Supervising both psychological professionals and colleagues from other professional backgrounds
- Working in partnership with other organisations across the city.
- Developing materials and resources
- Project work.
- Leading on aspects of evaluation.
- Using multiple Electronic Patient Record Platforms.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will involve the development, evaluation and co-facilitation of structured and semi-structured therapeutic groups. We currently offer a range of groups including DBT based groups, trauma stabilisation groups, and Wellness recovery Action Planning (WRAP) groups. Further groups will be developed In line with the aims of community transformation and the experience of the post holder.
This role will include the line management and or supervision of junior staff and the ability to undertake evaluation.
You will be passionate about the power of working using the group model with people who have who may have experienced trauma, stigma, discrimination and/or marginalisation. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to form strong therapeutic and professional relationships.
A willingness and ability to reflect on your own experiences in relation to group processes in supervision; a commitment to managing your own emotional well-being and the ability to be adaptable is as important to us as any qualification you may hold.
This is a hybrid post working both from home and from bases in Leeds. We aim to use community assets and so face to face group work could be at multiple venues across Leeds. This is a permanent contract with 3 days dedicated to the group work programme and an additional 2 days available in the primary care therapies team if full time hours are preferred. We actively encourage flexible working pattens for work life balance wherever possible. Leeds is a great city offering plenty to do and explore for all individuals, so if youre looking to relocate to West Yorkshire, we can support you with a relocation package of up to £8,000, as well as help to get to grips with what the city offers. The relocation package should be discussed at the appointment stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will involve the development, evaluation and co-facilitation of structured and semi-structured therapeutic groups. We currently offer a range of groups including DBT based groups, trauma stabilisation groups, and Wellness recovery Action Planning (WRAP) groups. Further groups will be developed In line with the aims of community transformation and the experience of the post holder.
This role will include the line management and or supervision of junior staff and the ability to undertake evaluation.
You will be passionate about the power of working using the group model with people who have who may have experienced trauma, stigma, discrimination and/or marginalisation. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to form strong therapeutic and professional relationships.
A willingness and ability to reflect on your own experiences in relation to group processes in supervision; a commitment to managing your own emotional well-being and the ability to be adaptable is as important to us as any qualification you may hold.
This is a hybrid post working both from home and from bases in Leeds. We aim to use community assets and so face to face group work could be at multiple venues across Leeds. This is a permanent contract with 3 days dedicated to the group work programme and an additional 2 days available in the primary care therapies team if full time hours are preferred. We actively encourage flexible working pattens for work life balance wherever possible. Leeds is a great city offering plenty to do and explore for all individuals, so if youre looking to relocate to West Yorkshire, we can support you with a relocation package of up to £8,000, as well as help to get to grips with what the city offers. The relocation package should be discussed at the appointment stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For Clinical & Counselling Psychologists: 1. Doctorate Level qualification in clinical psychology or counselling psychology or (or equivalent prior to 1995) accredited by the BPS 2. HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist - clinical psychologist, or counselling psychologist For CBT Therapists: 1. At least Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy 2. Qualification in relevant core profession or through the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio route 3. Accreditation by BABCP as a CBT therapist For Psychotherapists: 1.Masters level qualification in Psychotherapy (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Integrative) 2. Accreditation with UKCP as a Psychotherapist, or with the British Psychoanalytic Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post qualification knowledge & experience in an area of practice relevant to the service specified in the job summary, to include assessment of risk.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Experience
Essential
- Formal training in clinical supervision Skills and experience in providing clinical supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For Clinical & Counselling Psychologists: 1. Doctorate Level qualification in clinical psychology or counselling psychology or (or equivalent prior to 1995) accredited by the BPS 2. HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist - clinical psychologist, or counselling psychologist For CBT Therapists: 1. At least Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy 2. Qualification in relevant core profession or through the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio route 3. Accreditation by BABCP as a CBT therapist For Psychotherapists: 1.Masters level qualification in Psychotherapy (Systemic, Psychoanalytic, Integrative) 2. Accreditation with UKCP as a Psychotherapist, or with the British Psychoanalytic Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post qualification knowledge & experience in an area of practice relevant to the service specified in the job summary, to include assessment of risk.
Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Experience
Essential
- Formal training in clinical supervision Skills and experience in providing clinical 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).
