Job summary
This is a rare opportunity to apply for a post as Joint Lead of this Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies Service (PPS) due to the present post holder changing to a part-time post. TEWV NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being a specialist tertiary service provider and the service is playing a leading role in offering short-term and time limited approaches to psychoanalytic psychotherapy service delivery in the North of England. We are looking for an experienced clinician with evidence of clear psychoanalytic, adult mental health clinical expertise, along with the motivation and skills to develop as a service lead.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
The Lead of Service together with the current post holder will play a key role in maintaining the high clinical, supervision and training standards for the service alongside improving service performance, patient experience and outcomes and developing the evidence base for new approaches to the delivery of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapies.
The multi-disciplinary service comprises 9 clinical staff, a consultant medical psychotherapy tutor for the psychiatry training scheme, a Team Manager and a supporting administration team. Staff members provide long term (up to 2 years), short term and time limited psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and group analytic psychotherapies for patients, as well as consultation, supervision and training for Community Mental Health Teams and trainees placed with the service. There are strong links to universities and other stakeholders involved in doctoral clinical psychology, counselling psychology, psychiatry and psychoanalytic psychotherapy training schemes.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead of Service together with the current post holder will play a key role in maintaining the high clinical, supervision and training standards for the service alongside improving service performance, patient experience and outcomes and developing the evidence base for new approaches to the delivery of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapies.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead of Service together with the current post holder will play a key role in maintaining the high clinical, supervision and training standards for the service alongside improving service performance, patient experience and outcomes and developing the evidence base for new approaches to the delivery of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapies.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have undertaken a recognised qualification in one of the core regulated mental health professions, e.g. psychiatric nursing, applied psychology, medicine, social work and occupational therapy and continued registration with the regulatory body (i.e. NMC, HCPC, GMC, SW-E)
- Recognised qualification in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration with the British Psychoanalytic Council or equivalent.
- For Applied Psychologists: Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- For Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists: Post-graduate qualification in regulated mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field PLUS Masters level qualification in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy or equivalent qualification, accredited by BCP or equivalent
- Completion of a BPS approved Clinical Supervision course for eligibility to provide supervisionof applied psychology trainees.
- Comprehensive portfolio of continued professional development
- Completion of NHS Leadership and Management Training and/or coaching and mentoring
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience (must be substantial)
Essential
- Working as a qualified applied psychologist or psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapist within the designated service including a whole variety of client groups across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings
- Teaching, training and clinical supervision/field supervisor for staff in training
- Supporting research and development within the specialty, supporting service improvement across the service/specialty
- Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the psychology or psychoanalytic profession
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have undertaken a recognised qualification in one of the core regulated mental health professions, e.g. psychiatric nursing, applied psychology, medicine, social work and occupational therapy and continued registration with the regulatory body (i.e. NMC, HCPC, GMC, SW-E)
- Recognised qualification in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration with the British Psychoanalytic Council or equivalent.
- For Applied Psychologists: Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- For Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists: Post-graduate qualification in regulated mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field PLUS Masters level qualification in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy or equivalent qualification, accredited by BCP or equivalent
- Completion of a BPS approved Clinical Supervision course for eligibility to provide supervisionof applied psychology trainees.
- Comprehensive portfolio of continued professional development
- Completion of NHS Leadership and Management Training and/or coaching and mentoring
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience (must be substantial)
Essential
- Working as a qualified applied psychologist or psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapist within the designated service including a whole variety of client groups across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings
- Teaching, training and clinical supervision/field supervisor for staff in training
- Supporting research and development within the specialty, supporting service improvement across the service/specialty
- Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the psychology or psychoanalytic profession
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).
