Psychologist/CBT Therapist/Psychotherapist- Northwest Gambling Service
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Job summary
Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist, CBT Therapist/Psychotherapist (Northwest Gambling Service)
The NHS Northern Gambling Service is a Regional Service for people with gambling disorder and co-morbid distress. It has clinics in the North West (Manchester, Liverpool and Preston) and Yorkshire and Humber and the North East (Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle). The post holder will work across our North West geographical footprint and will be based at either our Manchester, Liverpool and Preston clinic. Some travel between clinics will be required.
The core programme for service users and carers is psychological therapy in a group and/or individual format. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of psychology, psychotherapists, mental health nurses and a psychiatrist. The post holder will be based at one of our North West clinic's with some work from home via virtual consultations to be expected. There is also the opportunity to innovate within a new service, and influence the development of the service. Some teaching/presentations in public, academic, and professional settings is also a part of the role.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include: comprehensive initial assessments and formulation; risk assessment and risk management; delivery of CBT therapy for gambling disorder on an individual and group format; delivery of the carers intervention in a group format; psychological assessment and reports; delivery of psychological therapy for co-morbid distress; supervision of non-psychologists undertaking psychological intervention, risk assessment, and formulation; attendance at MDT meetings; supervision of partner agency practitioners; teaching and training; research and evaluation.
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
Details
Date posted
11 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-01024-RSP
Job locations
North West Gambling Service
St James' Tower, Charlotte Street
Manchester
M1 4DZ
1 Mann Island
Liverpool
L3 1BP
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North West Gambling Service
St James' Tower, Charlotte Street
Manchester
M1 4DZ
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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