Job summary
1. JOB SUMMARY
- The post holder will contribute to clinical leadership and delivery of DBT for adults with complex emotional needs (CEN) and behaviours associated with personality disorders.
- The post holder will hold responsibility for managing a caseload of patients including the assessment, treatment, and discharge of DBT clients in Doncaster, in consultation with the DBT team.
- Deliver DBT based interventions in line with professional standards and treatment protocols.
- Be responsible for day-to-day operational management of the DBT pathway including -- managing referrals and waiting lists.
- Contribute to evaluation, audit, and quality improvement - compliant with NICE guidelines, and system-wide, forward-thinking service development.
- To attend and contribute to weekly Consult sessions in order to contribute to the application of DBT skills, maintain motivation and monitor treatment fidelity.
- Attend any regular clinical supervision as required through university training and/or to meet any professional requirements.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties/Responsibility for Patient Care
Reduces clinical risk and improves outcomes through contributing to complex case consultation and discussion.
Formulates and implements evidence-based DBT treatment plans, drawing on clinical research and theoretical models to address recurring crisis patterns collaboratively, including risk management.
Builds effective communication and collaborative relationships with service users, carers, referrers, acute wards, other trusts, and voluntary organisations.
Use DBT skills to review and revise patients' DBT formulation and treatment plans in the light of treatment progress and bring to Consult to explore alternative/reformulated hypotheses and support junior/MDT staff with theirs.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences, offering DBT informed perspectives on care planning.
Staff Management
Oversees referrals, assessments, and therapy delivery within the DBT team.
Manages operational staff responsibilities within the DBT pathway, including appraisals and line management.
Leads recruitment, retention, job planning, and absence management to maintain adequate CEN service coverage.
Delivers training on DBT informed principles and skills to MDT members.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core mental health profession and professional registration with appropriate governing body
- DBT intensively trained or above.
Desirable
- DBT accreditation
- Trained in Family Connections
- Trained in Trauma Focused -DBT
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post - registration professional practice and theoretical knowledge of CEN treatments, specifically DB
- Demonstrable experience of working with complex presentations and trauma.
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Be able to effectively chair meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced practice skills with sound and valued clinical judgement.
- Evidence of analytical thinking across a broad and growing system.
- Highly developed clinical skills.
- Sound knowledge of clinical / risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge base
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Strong prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisation skills
- Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety to stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills for conflict resolution
- Analyse and interpret data/or information
- Self- motivated with excellent personal management skills.
Desirable
- Operational and clinical experience in leading staff
Values
Essential
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring and Safe
- Empowering and Supportive of Staff
- Open, transparent and values
- Progressive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core mental health profession and professional registration with appropriate governing body
- DBT intensively trained or above.
Desirable
- DBT accreditation
- Trained in Family Connections
- Trained in Trauma Focused -DBT
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post - registration professional practice and theoretical knowledge of CEN treatments, specifically DB
- Demonstrable experience of working with complex presentations and trauma.
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Be able to effectively chair meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced practice skills with sound and valued clinical judgement.
- Evidence of analytical thinking across a broad and growing system.
- Highly developed clinical skills.
- Sound knowledge of clinical / risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge base
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Strong prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisation skills
- Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety to stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills for conflict resolution
- Analyse and interpret data/or information
- Self- motivated with excellent personal management skills.
Desirable
- Operational and clinical experience in leading staff
Values
Essential
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring and Safe
- Empowering and Supportive of Staff
- Open, transparent and values
- Progressive
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).
