Job summary
Calderdale
Insight is an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) community mental health team. We offer support and treatment for people
aged 14 - 67 who are experiencing a First Episode Psychosis or At Risk Mental
State (ARMS).
We
have achieved Top Performing status in the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis
for the past five years. A recent
Quality Monitoring visit found our team to have one of the best cultures they
had encountered: "a team that puts the service user and their carers at
the centre; that is clearly supportive of each other; that is flexible,
friendly, and empathetic; and that is well led".
Calderdale
Insight utilise a team approach that finds the right balance of autonomy and
support from colleagues. The work can be
challenging, and our standards are high, but the team genuinely feel supported
in their decision making. Work related stress
levels and sickness are minimal. Job
satisfaction is high.
We now
have an opportunity to add to our talking therapy team, and are looking to
recruit a CBT therapist. This is a full
time post (37.5 hours). Ideally,
applicants will be qualified to deliver CBT for psychosis (CBTp). Applicants who do not have this specific
qualification will be expected to commence training for it at the earliest
opportunity.
Main duties of the job
You will focus on offering CBT and CBTp with
service users, drawing on evidence-based models and working with the wider team.
You will be a vital part of the leadership in the team developing a positive
culture and exploring how specific knowledge of CBTp can help the team grow.
Part of the role involves offering ongoing training, supervision, and support
to the wider team.
Multidisciplinary working is encouraged as it
is believed to be vital to provide a full-support package to people and their
families. Good communication skills are important, especially when sharing
formulations with both staff and those accessing the service.
Ongoing personal and professional development
is valued as we strongly believe in investing in our staff team. As part of
this, ongoing training to develop skills and knowledge in line with the needs
of the service will be supported.
The team have also moved towards a blended care
approach with a focus on building good therapeutic relationships and offering
to meet with people in a way that works for them. This includes Face to face
appointments, virtual appointments and telephone. The successful candidate
would need to have the ability to use IT equipment t for this.
The ability to commute within Calderdale, and
access to a car is essential.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
- To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
- To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
- To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
- To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
- To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
- To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
- To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
- To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
- To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
- To assist in the teaching and training of professionals
- To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.
- To contribute to research in the service area.
- To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.
- To provide advice on research projects to other staff within the service around appropriate methodology, statistical analysis etc.
- To undertake project management as required to aid service development.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. UKCP) and professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.
- To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related disciplines.
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the clients the service serves.
- The post-holder will be required to work flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
For full Job Description see attached in Supporting Documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
- To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
- To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
- To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
- To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
- To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
- To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
- To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
- To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
- To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
- To assist in the teaching and training of professionals
- To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.
- To contribute to research in the service area.
- To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.
- To provide advice on research projects to other staff within the service around appropriate methodology, statistical analysis etc.
- To undertake project management as required to aid service development.
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post-holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. UKCP) and professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.
- To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related disciplines.
- To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to the clients the service serves.
- The post-holder will be required to work flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
For full Job Description see attached in Supporting Documents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluationCompletion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level e.g. A Post Graduate Diploma plus additional training and experience as demonstrated by: additional training and experience in offering CBT for Complex cases, DBT training or Mindfulness based approaches in CBT.
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP..
Training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
- Supervision training.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluationCompletion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level e.g. A Post Graduate Diploma plus additional training and experience as demonstrated by: additional training and experience in offering CBT for Complex cases, DBT training or Mindfulness based approaches in CBT.
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP..
Training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT for complex cases, DBT or Mindfulness.
- Supervision training.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
