Job summary
IMPART is composed of friendly, busy, and innovative staff delivering third wave CBT evidence based psychological therapies to clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder across NELFT. We are seeking staff with some knowledge of CBT and/or DBT who would like to develop through training and supervision their expertise in working with complex trauma (PD) in our community based service. This is an ideal post for a newly qualified clinical or counselling psychologist, or a therapist looking to develop in the area of the treatment of indivduals with a personality disorder, to develop as the role involves 3-4 hours per week of supervision and training.
We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus supporting for flexibility and a better work/life balance.
IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide range of CPD available through UCL.
IMPART was one of the three IAPT SMI demonstration sites for NHS England, thus we are seeking applicants who are interested in expanding the evidence base for effective services. Training in DBT will be provided by a consultant DBT trainer. Training in CBT for PD will be provided by an experts CBT. Opportunities exist for training in ACT, CFT, NET, and CBT for Trauma.
Main duties of the job
- Providing specialist assessments, formulations, and interventions for clients with a personality disorder.
- Offering a range of psychological therapy models of treatment to clients with a personality disorder.
- Providing consultation and advice to members of own team and other teams on psychological therapy models of understanding of personality disorder.
- Providing consultation and advice on risk assessment and risk management of clients with personality disorder to members of own team and other teams.
- Providing training and supervision to staff within IMPART and across the local area on effective working with individuals with a personality disorder.
- Participating in research into personality disorder.
- Taking the lead on agreed audits.
- Developing areas of expertise within the service and take the lead on developing and monitoring processes for this area.
- Supporting the data collection for IMPART
- Developing new clinical materials, leaflets, and handouts for use with clients, families and staff involved in personality disorder services
About us
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus allowing for flexibility and a better work/life balance.
IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide rage of CPD available through UCL.
IMPART is composed of friendly, busy, and innovative staff delivering third wave CBT evidence based psychological therapies to clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder across NELFT. We are seeking staff with some knowledge of CBT and/or DBT who would like to develop their expertise in working with complex trauma (PD) in the our community based service. We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus allowing for flexibility and a better work/life balance. IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide rage of CPD available through UCL. IMPART was one of the three IAPT SMI demonstration sites for NHS England, thus we are seeking applicants with experience of working with individuals with a personality disorder, and interested in expanding the evidence base for effective services.Training in DBT will be provided by a consultant DBT trainer. Training in CBT for PD will be provided by an expert in CBT. Opportunities exist for training in ACT, CFT, and NET.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus allowing for flexibility and a better work/life balance.
IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide rage of CPD available through UCL.
IMPART is composed of friendly, busy, and innovative staff delivering third wave CBT evidence based psychological therapies to clients with a diagnosis of personality disorder across NELFT. We are seeking staff with some knowledge of CBT and/or DBT who would like to develop their expertise in working with complex trauma (PD) in the our community based service. We work with a hybrid model, allowing staff to combine working on site with virtual working, thus allowing for flexibility and a better work/life balance. IMPART is closely linked to the psychology department at University College London, and staff participate in supporting the doctorate in clinical psychology through reflective practice facilitation, teaching, and research. IMPART staff benefit from a wide rage of CPD available through UCL. IMPART was one of the three IAPT SMI demonstration sites for NHS England, thus we are seeking applicants with experience of working with individuals with a personality disorder, and interested in expanding the evidence base for effective services.Training in DBT will be provided by a consultant DBT trainer. Training in CBT for PD will be provided by an expert in CBT. Opportunities exist for training in ACT, CFT, and NET.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- doctorate
- BABCP registration
A.C. as per Person Spec
Essential
- Experience
- Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge
- Qualifications / Registration
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- doctorate
- BABCP registration
A.C. as per Person Spec
Essential
- Experience
- Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge
- Qualifications / Registration
Desirable
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
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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).