Job summary
x 2 Band 7 -Hi Intensity therapist ( BABCP eligible for accreditation or able to work toward it)
Base: Talk Wandsworth Hub, First Floor Office Premises, 56 Tooting High Street London, SW17 0RN
Wandsworth is a diverse borough and we would particularly welcome applications from clinicians who are able to deliver interventions in Polish, Urdu, and Tamil.
About the team:
Talk Wandsworth - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service for Wandsworth - offers evidenced-based psychological treatments, including CBT, IPT, DIT and BCT to its residents. The service is professionally led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally led by a Clinical Manager.
The high performing IAPT team provide evidence-based psychological treatments (CBT, IPT, DIT, BCT, EMDR) to people with common mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and eating disorders within a stepped-care model.
The clinical team includes qualified IAPT High Intensity CBT Therapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.
The service operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays. Shift patterns are from 8am to 4pm and 12noon to 8pm and the post holder will be required to work flexible hours in line with this. This can be negotiated and will include week-day evenings and occasional weekends.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our committed and friendly team of clinicians.
You will be providing Step 3 diagnostic assessments and evidence-based CBT treatment on an individual and group basis to clients aged 18 and over presenting with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and eating disorders.
You will also be involved in the clinical supervision of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Low Intensity Trainees and High Intensity Trainees, for which training will be provided.
There will be opportunities to develop areas of interest such as working with long term health conditions, working with clients with learning disabilities, working with perinatal clients, by contributing to project groups or taking a Champion role.
The four IAPT services in SWLSTG Trust work closely together to develop care pathways and share expertise.
High quality supervision and CPD are a priority for the team. You will receive regular weekly individual clinical supervision from one of our band 8a or 8b Clinical/Counselling Psychologists or CBT Therapists working within the service.
You will also have the opportunity to attend a monthly clinical training session facilitated by lead clinicians from across the SWLSTG Trust and to attend quarterly CBT training workshops led by highly respected clinicians in their field, for example, we have previously welcomed Andrew Beck, Anke Ehlers and Martina Mueller.
About us
Benefits:
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance, we support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, compressed hours and working from home.
- Career development - There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Subsidised car parking - You can park at any of our sites at a reduced rate of £20/month.
- NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Eye examinations
- Looking after your health
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
- Free gym membership
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work clinically within primary care settings and be required to work flexible hours in line with the improving access agenda. The service operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9 to 1pm on Saturdays and you will be required to work at least one evening per week (including occasional Saturdays).
Your working pattern can be negotiated and many of our clinicians prefer to work condensed hours to allow for a better work/life balance.
In light of the Covid pandemic, the service is currently offering the opportunity to work remotely, with an expectation that everyone is in the office for two days per week to meet the demand for face to face appointments. It is likely that agile working will continue to be part of the job role moving forward.
Supporting clinicians In order to support our teams in what is a fast paced work environment, staff are supported through regular line management supervision as well as our newly established active staff wellness groups that organise staff wellbeing events including reflective groups, yoga classes and mindful walks..
Additional specialist supervision will be available for these approaches both during training and once it has been completed. We have also recently started developing secondment opportunities for clinicians who would be interested in working in other teams in the Trust which we have received positive feedback about.
You will be supported to undertake and obtain accreditation in further modalities, e.g. EMDR, IPT, BCT, and the majority of IAPT clinicians in the Trust have received funding to train in a number of further modalities of interest to them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work clinically within primary care settings and be required to work flexible hours in line with the improving access agenda. The service operates from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9 to 1pm on Saturdays and you will be required to work at least one evening per week (including occasional Saturdays).
Your working pattern can be negotiated and many of our clinicians prefer to work condensed hours to allow for a better work/life balance.
In light of the Covid pandemic, the service is currently offering the opportunity to work remotely, with an expectation that everyone is in the office for two days per week to meet the demand for face to face appointments. It is likely that agile working will continue to be part of the job role moving forward.
Supporting clinicians In order to support our teams in what is a fast paced work environment, staff are supported through regular line management supervision as well as our newly established active staff wellness groups that organise staff wellbeing events including reflective groups, yoga classes and mindful walks..
Additional specialist supervision will be available for these approaches both during training and once it has been completed. We have also recently started developing secondment opportunities for clinicians who would be interested in working in other teams in the Trust which we have received positive feedback about.
You will be supported to undertake and obtain accreditation in further modalities, e.g. EMDR, IPT, BCT, and the majority of IAPT clinicians in the Trust have received funding to train in a number of further modalities of interest to them.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain or ? Eligible for accreditation for as a CBT Therapist with the BABCP and prepared to seek accreditation. This would include evidence of formal training in CBT such as a Post graduate Diploma or Masters in CBT
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession
Desirable
- BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
- Training in the supervision of Step 2 clinicians (GMHWs and PWPs)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in establishing DSM-V diagnoses and in clinical formulation
- Experience of assessment and treatment of people with common mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBT
- Experience with routine outcome data collection and monitoring
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of working in primary care settings
- Experience of meeting agreed/specified service targets
- Experience in running Step 3 therapy groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Psychological assessment skills and skills in DSM-Vbased diagnostic assessment
- Advanced practitioner skills in cogntive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention which require sustained and intense concentration
Desirable
- Knowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders and their treatment within an IAPT service
- Skills in providing teaching and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups working in primary care
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain or ? Eligible for accreditation for as a CBT Therapist with the BABCP and prepared to seek accreditation. This would include evidence of formal training in CBT such as a Post graduate Diploma or Masters in CBT
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession
Desirable
- BABCP Accreditation as CBT practitioner
- Training in the supervision of Step 2 clinicians (GMHWs and PWPs)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in establishing DSM-V diagnoses and in clinical formulation
- Experience of assessment and treatment of people with common mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity, using evidence based psychological therapies, particularly CBT
- Experience with routine outcome data collection and monitoring
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of working in primary care settings
- Experience of meeting agreed/specified service targets
- Experience in running Step 3 therapy groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Psychological assessment skills and skills in DSM-Vbased diagnostic assessment
- Advanced practitioner skills in cogntive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention which require sustained and intense concentration
Desirable
- Knowledge of the academic literature concerning common mental disorders and their treatment within an IAPT service
- Skills in providing teaching and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups working in primary care
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 West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Talk Wandsworth Hub
First Floor Office Premises, 56 Tooting High Street
London,
SW17 0RN
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
