Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
Hello, my name is Karl Senior, and I
am the manager of Wakefield CAMHS Specialised Therapies Team. We are looking
for an appropriately experienced Band 7 Drama psychotherapist to join our well
established and supportive specialist therapy team. This is a new role within
the service and the new post holder will be involved in shaping and developing
this new provision to meet the needs of the young people accessing the service
and to enhance our existing psychotherapy offer. Our therapy team prides itself
on providing the highest standard of assessment, treatment, client centred and
holistic care, working in a safe and supportive environment within a range of
community settings.
The organisation has well established
professional leadership structure led by a Chief AHP with, access to strong
professional networks and a wide range of profession specific training and
career progression opportunities available.
Informal
visits and enquires are strongly encouraged by contacting Karl Senior, Team
Manager on 01977 735900.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled Band 7
drama psychotherapist to provide specialist psychotherapy assessment and
creative psychotherapy interventions for children currently in receipt of
Wakefield community CAMHS.
The service operates Mon-Fri 9-5. The
service provides therapy across Wakefield and the 5 towns. We are a supportive
therapy team and work closely with the wider MDT. We provide evidence based,
trauma informed interventions and use professional models to inform our
practice and ensure the delivery of high-quality care with access to specialist
resources and training.
You will have access to robust
individual and group supervision to support you with your clinical and
professional practice and development. You will have opportunity to work with
other professionals and providers to meet the needs of our service users. Professional
networking is actively encouraged, and we have well established links with our
local partners.
We actively welcome any prospective
applicants to make contact to discuss the role further.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
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
The post holder
will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of
the service.
They will provide
highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively
with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and
carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist
or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical
lead in the service.
The job plan will
be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder
will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework
of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service
development and research relevant to the post.
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.
Fpr further job information, please see job descirption and person specififcation attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of
the service.
They will provide
highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively
with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and
carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist
or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical
lead in the service.
The job plan will
be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder
will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework
of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service
development and research relevant to the post.
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.
Fpr further job information, please see job descirption and person specififcation attached.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- IT Literate.
- 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).
Training.
Essential
- Evidence of on-going CPD and completion of training relevant to area of clinical practice.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR arts related degree (for arts psychotherapy roles).
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. e.g. HCPC (arts therapy, music therapy dramatherapy) UKCP & ACAP (counselling & psychotherapy roles), BABCP (CBT roles).
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- IT Literate.
- 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).
Training.
Essential
- Evidence of on-going CPD and completion of training relevant to area of clinical practice.
Experience
Essential
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR arts related degree (for arts psychotherapy roles).
- Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. e.g. HCPC (arts therapy, music therapy dramatherapy) UKCP & ACAP (counselling & psychotherapy roles), BABCP (CBT roles).
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).
