Job summary
This role will develop clinical assessment skills, support the development and delivery of psychoeducational groups and workshops. You will support audits and service development projects, build relationships with partner organisations and other community groups. The post will specifically be supporting the CBT team in the service.
You will have excellent communication skills and a real interest in and knowledge of working with adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and psychosocial problems in a primary care setting. Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential.
The Barnet Talking Therapies Team is based at Edgware Community Hospital. You may also work from GP practices and in community settings. Currently we are working in a Hybrid way; working remotely with some days in the clinic.
We will ensure you have a committed team to work with including a peer group of Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Well Being Practitioners, CBT therapists and Counsellors with the opportunity to help us shape and develop the service as it expands.
You will be able to access training and staff development, as well as our robust supervision and governance systems.
This post will report to and be supported by a Senior CBT Therapist
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit projects, teaching and project
- To work within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures, working with a team of clinical and counselling psychologists, CBT therapists, psychological wellbeing practitioners and primary care
- When required, to be involved in routine clinical and administrative tasks of the service.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the postholder's professional and team/operational manager(s).
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies
- To undertake specific administrative duties alongside clinical contacts
- Coming on-site when necessary
- To perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by the Clinical Lead.
- Facilitate triage assessments, co-facilitate psycho-educational groups and provide support for people waiting for therapy.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed.
Job description
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Job description
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Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working within the Perinatal field or with patients with Long-Term Medical Conditions
- Experience of facilitating groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care .
Desirable
- Experience using microcomputers for databases or data- analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities.
- Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals.
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Other Requirement
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of working within the Perinatal field or with patients with Long-Term Medical Conditions
- Experience of facilitating groups
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care .
Desirable
- Experience using microcomputers for databases or data- analysis, especially SPSS for Windows.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with mental health problems disabilities.
- Ability to work reliably and consistently with work agreed and supervised at regular intervals.
Desirable
- An interest in working with people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
Other Requirement
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Desirable
- A desire to explore a career in Professional Psychology
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
First Floor West Gate House, Edgware Community Hospital
Burnt Oak
London
HA8 0AD
Employer's website
http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
