Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busyIAPT service and contribute to the provision of a stepped-care service for psychological problems.
The post is based at St Leonard's Hospital in Hoxton but may involve travel to other community and primary care sites in Hackney. Full-time staff are expected to work on-site two days per week and work remotely three days per week.
Talk Changes is a well-established service with a commitment to quality and service innovation. You will be joining a team of 35 PWP's, Trainee and Senior PWP's and 40 High Intensity Therapists with ready access to specialist supervision. We also have good links with regional clinical/counselling psychology training courses and substantial in-service training programmes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivery of a range of psychological assessment and low-intensity interventions. These include: one to one protocol based treatments of common mental health problems, guided self-help, online CBT programs and psycho-educational group workshops.
We have a well-established long term conditions team of PWP and HI Therapists with opportunities for further training in this area, and a dedicated frontline staff pathway for frontline staff impacted by the current pandemic. Staff are actively encouraged to engage with outreach work within the community and with service - related research.
The service has a strong focus on staff wellbeing within the context of IAPT service provision, with opportunities for continued professional development.
Candidates must have a PG Certificate in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for adults or equivalent. Applicants without these qualifications will not be shortlisted.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated or able to demonstrate experience to degree level
- PG Certificate in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or equivalent
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build and sustain cross-discipline / sector relationships
- Analytical - able to interpret data and synthesise information from different sources
- Computer literate - able to use spreadsheets and computerised information systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Well-developed English written and oral communication skills - able to present complex information in jargon-free, reader-friendly ways
Desirable
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Presentation skills in front of groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of building a relationship / face to face contact with people with emotional difficulties
- Experience or understanding of working with a diverse range of communities (e.g. black and other minority ethnic groups)
- Experience of engaging groups or individuals with little knowledge of the subject matter
- Working with Primary Care staff within a medical / health setting
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out health or other promotion work in the community
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad background knowledge of the NHS, Local Authority, primary care and voluntary sector provision and the legislative frameworks underpinning the provision of health and social care
- Detailed understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems and their carers.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical mental health conditions and their responsiveness to talking therapies
- Understanding of long term conditions and rehabilitation
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust values
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to engage with others
- Able to work both independently across different bases
- Flexible - able to respond to changing and developing circumstances whilst maintaining overall direction of travel
- Personal resilience and stamina - able to see things through
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated or able to demonstrate experience to degree level
- PG Certificate in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment or equivalent
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build and sustain cross-discipline / sector relationships
- Analytical - able to interpret data and synthesise information from different sources
- Computer literate - able to use spreadsheets and computerised information systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Well-developed English written and oral communication skills - able to present complex information in jargon-free, reader-friendly ways
Desirable
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Presentation skills in front of groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of building a relationship / face to face contact with people with emotional difficulties
- Experience or understanding of working with a diverse range of communities (e.g. black and other minority ethnic groups)
- Experience of engaging groups or individuals with little knowledge of the subject matter
- Working with Primary Care staff within a medical / health setting
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out health or other promotion work in the community
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad background knowledge of the NHS, Local Authority, primary care and voluntary sector provision and the legislative frameworks underpinning the provision of health and social care
- Detailed understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems and their carers.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical mental health conditions and their responsiveness to talking therapies
- Understanding of long term conditions and rehabilitation
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust values
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to engage with others
- Able to work both independently across different bases
- Flexible - able to respond to changing and developing circumstances whilst maintaining overall direction of travel
- Personal resilience and stamina - able to see things through
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).
Additional information
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).
