Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work in an exciting and dynamic service providing high intensity psychological interventions as part of the National NHS Talking Therapies service based at Rotherham.
We are looking for high intensity therapists, Psychotherapeutic Counsellors who have the energy, enthusiasm, and skills to join our team who are committed to making a difference within the RDaSH Talking Therapies service. The service has been well established providing a stepped care, evidenced-based model for the treatment of people with common mental health problems. You will be hard-working and able to meet specified targets, in order to deliver a high quality talking therapies service.
It would be desirable for applicants to be trained in a NHS Talking Therapies counselling modality such as Counselling for Depression, Interpersonal Therapy, DIT, Couples Therapy for Depression or a willingness to train in one or more of these.
Main duties of the job
To provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression to clients from the NHS Talking Therapies service. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, within one or more psychological therapy models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression Manual.
To provide advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues and to other, non-professional carers. It will involve supervision of other colleagues including trainee High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, as well as trainees from other professional groups as appropriate.
The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
Where this is development post completing training at Band 6, to attend and fulfil the requirements of the training to include supervision from educational providers in relation to the coursework, achieving either the essential Cognitive Behavioural Therapist or Psychotherapeutic Counsellor qualifications as detailed in the person specification.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices, specific to job title
- Professionally registered / accredited as specified in the same Appendix, specific to job title
Desirable
- Additional pre- and/or post-qualification training as specified in the same Appendix, specific to job title
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an NHS Talking Therapies service
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of specialist psychological therapy assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings relevant to an NHS Talking Therapies service, including outpatient, community, and primary care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level
- High -level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more NHS TALKING THERAPIES-recognised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of effective care pathway navigation across primary and secondary care psychological therapies services
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies for anxiety and/or depression in the context of co-morbidity and complexity (e.g. personality disorder, additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical field of psychological therapies
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non -professional groups
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, and where relevant their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Other
Essential
- 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 challenging behaviour.
- Able to work specified work hours for the service including a specified pattern of evening and/or weekend shifts.
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence.
- Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate senior advice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised/accredited postgraduate level training in a psychological therapy as specified in one of the Appendices, specific to job title
- Professionally registered / accredited as specified in the same Appendix, specific to job title
Desirable
- Additional pre- and/or post-qualification training as specified in the same Appendix, specific to job title
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an NHS Talking Therapies service
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of specialist psychological therapy assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings relevant to an NHS Talking Therapies service, including outpatient, community, and primary care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level
- High -level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more NHS TALKING THERAPIES-recognised psychological therapies.
- Knowledge of effective care pathway navigation across primary and secondary care psychological therapies services
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies for anxiety and/or depression in the context of co-morbidity and complexity (e.g. personality disorder, additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical field of psychological therapies
Skills
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non -professional groups
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, and where relevant their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Other
Essential
- 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 challenging behaviour.
- Able to work specified work hours for the service including a specified pattern of evening and/or weekend shifts.
- Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence.
- Be aware of the limitations in own competencies and seek appropriate senior advice.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Either Rotherham, Doncaster or Scunthorpe NHS Talking Therapies
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1AB
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
