East London NHS Foundation Trust

Art Therapist

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Job summary

An exciting Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Practitioner/Teacher post has emerged within Newham to work with the recently established Bodily Distress Disorder Service (BDD) for people presenting with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). The service was initially set up as a pilot as part of the community transformation agenda, bridging care pathways between primary and secondary care. Following the successful pilot, the service is being permanently established within Newham.

Main duties of the job

- To deliver MBSR assessment and treatment for groups of patients with BDD/MUS in GPpractices in Newham locality.- To familiarise themselves with the treatment manual for Bodily Distress Disorder andattend the training.- To keep clear and coherent records/notes on the groups following the group protocolrecord form.- To attend regular supervision.- To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect - To deliver MBSR assessment and treatment for groups of patients with BDD/MUS in GPpractices in Newham locality.- To familiarise themselves with the treatment manual for Bodily Distress Disorder andattend the training.- To keep clear and coherent records/notes on the groups following the group protocolrecord form.- To attend regular supervision.- To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory interventions that respect the patient's customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Details

Date posted

24 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,836 to £52,849 a year per annum inc HCA, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-NEW11702

Job locations

Newham Secondary Care Psychological Therapies

409 Stratford High Street

London

E15 4QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please could you kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Degree level training at masters level or equivalent linked to professional registration
  • HCPC, NMC, UKCP or other professional body registered clinician
  • Additional training in Mindfulness-Based Approaches (e.g. participation in 8 week MBCT/MBSR course, attendance at Teacher Development Training programme or similar)
  • Membership with relevant Professional Body

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience as clinician delivering mindfulness interventions
  • Specialist knowledge of group interventions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with patients who have complex needs

knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate complex and difficult information
  • Ability to deal with conflict and resolve difficulties with staff on an individual/service basis
  • Ability to plan and develop complex programmes of treatment and work independently with statutory and nonstatutory services
  • Ability to promote and maintain the profile of mindfulness-based approaches within an MDT and organisations
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Degree level training at masters level or equivalent linked to professional registration
  • HCPC, NMC, UKCP or other professional body registered clinician
  • Additional training in Mindfulness-Based Approaches (e.g. participation in 8 week MBCT/MBSR course, attendance at Teacher Development Training programme or similar)
  • Membership with relevant Professional Body

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience as clinician delivering mindfulness interventions
  • Specialist knowledge of group interventions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with patients who have complex needs

knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate complex and difficult information
  • Ability to deal with conflict and resolve difficulties with staff on an individual/service basis
  • Ability to plan and develop complex programmes of treatment and work independently with statutory and nonstatutory services
  • Ability to promote and maintain the profile of mindfulness-based approaches within an MDT and organisations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Secondary Care Psychological Therapies

409 Stratford High Street

London

E15 4QZ


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Secondary Care Psychological Therapies

409 Stratford High Street

London

E15 4QZ


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting Manager

Paula Hedderly

paula.hedderly1@nhs.net

07880076481

Details

Date posted

24 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,836 to £52,849 a year per annum inc HCA, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-NEW11702

Job locations

Newham Secondary Care Psychological Therapies

409 Stratford High Street

London

E15 4QZ


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