Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two posts for a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Practitioner, one in our Richmond Integrated Recovery Hub and one in our Sutton Integrated Recovery Hub services, respectively. We are looking for experienced staff with a core profession in mental health who have a passion for working with people with this diagnosis. The post is available are open to nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and qualified clinical associate's in psychology. The post is in our community mental health teams and the primary role is to work alongside other staff to deliver DBT skills groups for people with a diagnosis of EUPD. You will be given training in the delivery of DBT skills groups and you will have the opportunity to co-facilitate DBT skills groups with a more experienced practitioner to support your learning. We aspire to be able to offer patients a choice of either an in-person group or online and so DBT practitioners will be required to deliver both. Depending on interest and eligibility for further postgraduate training, we may be able to offer the successful candidate further training in DBT leading towards qualification as a DBT therapist.
Main duties of the job
This post supports delivery of our Complex Emotional Needs pathway, offered to people who meet criteria for a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) who are accessing care within adult community mental health services. One of the treatment offers within this pathway is a 6 months Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills only group (with telephone coaching).
You will be reviewing referrals for DBT skills groups, conducting assessments and pre-treatment commitment sessions for this intervention and co-facilitating DBT skills groups which may be in-person or online. You will also provide telephone coaching to members of the DBT skills groups.
The DBT practitioners will provide telephone coaching to help group attendees use the skills learned between sessions. Regular supervision will be provided by a principal clinical/counselling psychologist as well as regular attendance at a DBT consultation meeting.
The DBT practitioners will also provide telephone coaching to help group attendees use the skills learned between sessions. Regular supervision will be provided by a principal clinical/counselling psychologist as well as regular attendance at a DBT consultation meeting.
Flexible working:
In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 08:00 to 18:00 giving you the very best of good work life balance.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
About The Location
Sutton role located at Jubilee health Centre, Sutton
Richmond role located at Livingston House, Teddington
Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement, in conjunction with other members of the team, plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patients mental health problems using DBT.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of allocated patients within the service model.
To participate in clinical and managerial supervision.
To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and carers.
To work within policy, professional and legal frameworks at all times and have a clear understanding of ones Code of Professional Conduct, risk assessment and safeguarding children protocols, Mental Health Act and CPA, and Trust clinical policies
To ensure effective communication within the team and share relevant information as required.
To implement and/or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies.
To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information.
To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Professional and Trusts record keeping standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement, in conjunction with other members of the team, plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a patients mental health problems using DBT.
To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of allocated patients within the service model.
To participate in clinical and managerial supervision.
To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and carers.
To work within policy, professional and legal frameworks at all times and have a clear understanding of ones Code of Professional Conduct, risk assessment and safeguarding children protocols, Mental Health Act and CPA, and Trust clinical policies
To ensure effective communication within the team and share relevant information as required.
To implement and/or participate in crisis intervention measures with the client/family or in conjunction with other agencies.
To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information.
To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Professional and Trusts record keeping standards.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist) OR Clinical Associate Psychologist
Desirable
- Training in DBT or other evidence-based intervention for this client group
- Post-registration qualification/ accreditation relevant to the post
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence-based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical national policy/ legislation, specifically for clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
Desirable
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
- Experience in the delivery of psychological therapy, particularly for clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
- Skills in clinical assessment/ baseline mental health assessment
- Skills in risk assessment and risk management including crisis planning
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Problem-solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
- Group facilitation skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Current professional registration (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist) OR Clinical Associate Psychologist
Desirable
- Training in DBT or other evidence-based intervention for this client group
- Post-registration qualification/ accreditation relevant to the post
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence-based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical national policy/ legislation, specifically for clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
Desirable
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
- Experience in the delivery of psychological therapy, particularly for clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
- Skills in clinical assessment/ baseline mental health assessment
- Skills in risk assessment and risk management including crisis planning
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Problem-solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
- Group facilitation skills
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
Livingston House/Jubilee Health Centre
2 Queens Road
Teddington
SW17 0YF
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
