Job summary
Would you like to be part of leading an innovative, dynamic NHS Talking Therapies service?
We are looking for a Senior Therapist to join our long-established NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression team in North Tyneside. You will be part of the overall Senior Team and provide clinical leadership within the high intensity element of the service. North Tyneside Talking Therapies is recognised for its high quality therapeutic delivery and our patients experience significant improvements which is demonstrated in our performance outcomes. We pride ourselves on adopting a compassionate culture and have collective leadership approach. Our staff are our biggest asset, their dedication is inspiring and we value and support them greatly.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to High Intensity Therapists, Clinical Supervisors and Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. If successful, you will be involved in the quality improvement and development of psychological therapy delivery across the NHS Talking Therapies element of the service. This will involve opportunities to improve our clinical delivery, supervision and Continuing Professional Development Programme based on a sound evidence base as well as innovative ideas. You will also maintain your own therapy practice (approximately 0.5 -1 day per week), providing assessment and treatment for people presenting with common mental health problems, within the NHS Talking Therapies framework. The Talking Therapies Senior team is committed to compassionate, inclusive leadership and is a reflective and supportive group of professionals. You would be supported in your role with regular supervision and excellent development opportunities.
You will work closely with the NHS Talking Therapies Clinical Lead to develop innovative positive clinical change, and help the service achieve quality clinical care, meeting the national key performance indicators.
About us
The North Tyneside Talking Therapies service is part of our community services business unit and is a large fully integrated service providing NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression, alongside primary care psychology services for the population of North Tyneside.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Educated to degree level and post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with BABCP accreditation with extensive experience of delivering CBT as a therapist and will hold a small caseload of clients.
- Provide CBT supervision to high intensity therapists as a qualified and experienced clinical supervisor.
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression programme and its position in the mental health system
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and potentially challenging behaviour
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Educated to degree level and post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with BABCP accreditation with extensive experience of delivering CBT as a therapist and will hold a small caseload of clients.
- Provide CBT supervision to high intensity therapists as a qualified and experienced clinical supervisor.
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression programme and its position in the mental health system
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and potentially challenging behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification e.g. DClinPsy, RMN, RMNH, OT or Dip. SW or KSA accreditation route
- Professional Registration with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP); British Psychological Society (BPS); Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Educated to degree level and post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Accredited Practitioner in CBT with the BABCP
- Training and/or qualification relating to clinical supervision
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- BABCP clinical supervisor accreditation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification e.g. DClinPsy, RMN, RMNH, OT or Dip. SW or KSA accreditation route
- Professional Registration with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP); British Psychological Society (BPS); Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Educated to degree level and post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Accredited Practitioner in CBT with the BABCP
- Training and/or qualification relating to clinical supervision
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- BABCP clinical supervisor accreditation
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).
