Job summary
Job summary
New NHS funded three-year IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling training programme in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) to run at the University of Roehampton.
Main duties of the job
To help improve access to adult IAPT services for people experiencing common mental health problems, Health Education England (HEE) is piloting a new salaried training pathway that will provide trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellors with advanced conceptual understanding and skills in the practical application of psychotherapeutic counselling and a defined standard of competency in the NICE-recommended Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT). The training provider for this pathway is to be the University of Roehampton.
PLEASE NOTE:
To apply for this role please use the link below to the University of Roehampton's application page. You must complete an application form through the University to be considered for this role.
https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/psychology/psychotherapeutic-counselling/
Main duties of the job
This training aims to:
Develop high intensity psychotherapeutic counsellors with the qualities, skills and competences to develop, engage in and sustain strong therapeutic relationships and work effectively with IAPT service users with depression, and their families where appropriate.
Ensure clinical practice in accordance with local and national IAPT Service policy, including working to create inclusive and effective services for all.
Promote personal and professional development and self-awareness essential to successful psychotherapeutic counselling.
Training Requirements:
The following training requirements are in place:
A one-year core psychotherapeutic counselling Foundation level training, which also introduces the chosen IAPT modality and, following sign off for readiness, enables practice in IAPT services with people with mild to moderate depression
A two-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in psychotherapeutic counselling (minimum 120 credits at Level 7)
Embedded training in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy aligning to the IAPT national curriculum.
A minimum of 450 supervised client hours gained within an IAPT service
A minimum of 450 training hours (skills and theory)
A minimum of 50 personal therapy hours (self funded)
Individual registration in line with the IAPT Manual (see the Manual for more details).
About us
Richmond Wellbeing Service is a forward thinking and innovative Primary Care Mental Health Service providing psychological therapies across the boroughs of Richmond and Twickenham, with service base site located in Twickenham Surrey. We have a thriving Relational Therapies team with access to specialist supervision and CPD. Most therapy sessions are currently delivered remotely.
Job description
Job responsibilities
New NHS funded three-year IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling training programme in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) to run at the University of Roehampton.
To help improve access to adult IAPT services for people experiencing common mental health problems, Health Education England (HEE) is piloting a new salaried training pathway that will provide trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellors with advanced conceptual understanding and skills in the practical application of psychotherapeutic counselling and a defined standard of competency in the NICE-recommended Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT). The training provider for this pathway is to be the University of Roehampton.
This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at Vita Health Group in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland seeing patients in that geographical area and also be enrolled for 2 days a week on a Postgraduate Diploma course (3-4 days a week for the first term of year 1 to gain readiness to begin practice). The course will be a mixture of in person training at the University of Roehampton, London and online live input via the zoom platform. As this is a Postgraduate level diploma, you will also be required to be able to study and write academic material at this level. Applicants must be prepared to study and write assignments outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work).
Job description
Job responsibilities
New NHS funded three-year IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling training programme in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) to run at the University of Roehampton.
To help improve access to adult IAPT services for people experiencing common mental health problems, Health Education England (HEE) is piloting a new salaried training pathway that will provide trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellors with advanced conceptual understanding and skills in the practical application of psychotherapeutic counselling and a defined standard of competency in the NICE-recommended Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT). The training provider for this pathway is to be the University of Roehampton.
This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at Vita Health Group in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland seeing patients in that geographical area and also be enrolled for 2 days a week on a Postgraduate Diploma course (3-4 days a week for the first term of year 1 to gain readiness to begin practice). The course will be a mixture of in person training at the University of Roehampton, London and online live input via the zoom platform. As this is a Postgraduate level diploma, you will also be required to be able to study and write academic material at this level. Applicants must be prepared to study and write assignments outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work).
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Recognised degree at 2:2 or above in any relevant subject, or equivalent, or Demonstrates competency via a portfolio of evidence, which meets specified academic equivalence requirements
- Completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, (minimum of 10 days or 60 hours of face-to-face tuition at level 2 or level 3). Note: Online courses are not acceptable. L2 Award, Helping Skills and Introductory courses are not acceptable.
Experience
Essential
- Show a commitment to working with people with common mental health problems
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills and values consistent with providing hopeful, person-centred care within the IAPT stepped model of care
- Evidence of working within a team environment
- Evidence of communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to integrate training into practice
- Demonstrates warmth, kindness, compassion, empathy
- Demonstrates authenticity, self-awareness, maturity and stability
- Ability to listen, be present and attentive
- Ability to come alongside people experiencing emotional and psychological distress
- Capacity for reflexivity
- Ability to be vulnerable and make use of and reflect upon own life experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to evidence-based practice (as outlined in NICE guidance) and the IAPT stepped care model.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression including the wider impact for the whole person
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and meaningful occupation and the impact it can have on mental health
Training
Essential
- Able to meet all the requirements of the IAPT Psychotherapeutic Counsellor training
- Able to complete academic components of the full training programme including Foundation course, and postgraduate diploma.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Recognised degree at 2:2 or above in any relevant subject, or equivalent, or Demonstrates competency via a portfolio of evidence, which meets specified academic equivalence requirements
- Completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, (minimum of 10 days or 60 hours of face-to-face tuition at level 2 or level 3). Note: Online courses are not acceptable. L2 Award, Helping Skills and Introductory courses are not acceptable.
Experience
Essential
- Show a commitment to working with people with common mental health problems
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills and values consistent with providing hopeful, person-centred care within the IAPT stepped model of care
- Evidence of working within a team environment
- Evidence of communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to integrate training into practice
- Demonstrates warmth, kindness, compassion, empathy
- Demonstrates authenticity, self-awareness, maturity and stability
- Ability to listen, be present and attentive
- Ability to come alongside people experiencing emotional and psychological distress
- Capacity for reflexivity
- Ability to be vulnerable and make use of and reflect upon own life experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to evidence-based practice (as outlined in NICE guidance) and the IAPT stepped care model.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression including the wider impact for the whole person
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and meaningful occupation and the impact it can have on mental health
Training
Essential
- Able to meet all the requirements of the IAPT Psychotherapeutic Counsellor training
- Able to complete academic components of the full training programme including Foundation course, and postgraduate diploma.
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).
