Job summary
We are recruiting a Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologists or Psychological therapist. It would be well suited to recent or soon to be qualified Clinical Psychology trainees, current Band 7 psychologists looking to move into early intervention or experienced CBT therapists.
We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who aim to provide a values and evidence-based, NICE concordant package of care to our clients.
In line with NICE guidance, our main model is cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp), but the complexity of presenting difficulties means that we draw on a number of models in our work. Most of the non-therapy staff in the team are trained in motivational interviewing in recognition of the importance of engagement in Early Intervention and most are trained in behavioural family therapy highlighting the importance we place on working with families and friends of our clients.
We are looking for a someone who has a keen interest in working with this client group and their families and in the EIIP model. The post holder will be involved in assessment of clients referred to the team, will provide psychological therapy and may have the opportunity to provide family interventions. The post holder will work closely with MDT colleagues and offer them consultation in helping support their work with their clients. The post holder will attend team meetings and promote a psychological perspective within the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in assessment of clients referred to the team, will provide psychological therapy and may have the opportunity to provide family interventions.
We have a reputation for being a supportive and passionate team with clear values focused on young people and recovery. We have a strong focus on staff well-being in the team that we enact through flexible working patterns, a strong focus on supportive supervision and ongoing continuing professional development.
The post holder will be based in Sale, Trafford and see people throughout the borough, an attractive leafy suburb with good public transport. They will see people both in their first episode of psychosis but also those with an at-risk mental state (ARMS), providing a mix of young people presenting with a range of complex and less complex problems.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out specialist psychological assessments to identify individuals considered to be at high risk of developing a serious mental health difficulty (ARMS) using the Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental States (CAARMS). To utilise CAARMS supervision structures set up within EDIT across GMMH. Carry out specialist assessments to identify individuals with First Episode Psychosis (FEP) using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation and interview. To formulate clients presenting difficulties, integrate and apply psychological theory to clinical practice. To provide evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy) to clients presenting problems (e.g. voice hearing, paranoia, depression, anxiety). Apply a range of evidence-based cognitive models to clients presenting problems (e.g. psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders) in line with the clients problem list and therapy goals. To carry an independent caseload of clients. To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. Monthly caseload data will be monitored in the team and targets set. The post holder will be expected to provide psychological assessments/ interventions in the Trafford Early Intervention Service, on both the Early Detection Intervention and Treatment pathway (EDIT) and Early Intervention for Psychosis pathway (EIPT). In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals/ services on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out specialist psychological assessments to identify individuals considered to be at high risk of developing a serious mental health difficulty (ARMS) using the Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental States (CAARMS). To utilise CAARMS supervision structures set up within EDIT across GMMH. Carry out specialist assessments to identify individuals with First Episode Psychosis (FEP) using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation and interview. To formulate clients presenting difficulties, integrate and apply psychological theory to clinical practice. To provide evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy) to clients presenting problems (e.g. voice hearing, paranoia, depression, anxiety). Apply a range of evidence-based cognitive models to clients presenting problems (e.g. psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders) in line with the clients problem list and therapy goals. To carry an independent caseload of clients. To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. Monthly caseload data will be monitored in the team and targets set. The post holder will be expected to provide psychological assessments/ interventions in the Trafford Early Intervention Service, on both the Early Detection Intervention and Treatment pathway (EDIT) and Early Intervention for Psychosis pathway (EIPT). In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals/ services on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level professional qualification, or equivalent, in Clinical or counselling Psychology and registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions' Council
- A qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work or allied health profession PLUS professional registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC) PLUS post- graduate diploma (or equivalent) in cognitive behaviour therapy.
- A post-graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy and accreditation with the British Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of delivering therapy to people experiencing psychosis.
- Knowledge and experience of research methodology and its application in clinical settings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis.
- Be experienced in the application of evidence-based approaches for people with complex presenttions
- Experience of 'formulating' client's presenting problems using psychological models
Desirable
- Specialist experience in early intervention for psychosis, cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis, family interventions for psychosis and the prevention of psychosis (e.g. specialist placement, previous employment in an early intervention service or involvement in a research trial).
- Further specialist training or experience in other therapy models such as motivational interviewing or trauma-related models (e.g. EMDR, CBT for PTSD, schema-focused therapy)
Knowledge
Essential
- A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (ncluding cognitive behaviour therapy) for psychosis and anxiety disorders.
- A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues
Desirable
- A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an At-Risk Mental State and the prevention of the development of serious mental health problems.
- A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for psychological interventions for a FEP, and prevention of deterioration in serious mental health difficulties.
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills to apply evidence based psychological interventions to a range of presenting problems in adolescents and adults.
- The ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- An ability to interact appropriately with people considered at risk of developing psychosis, people with first episode psychosis, clients with complex presentations and their carers and relatives. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering service presentations and liaison to outside agencies to encourage referrals.
- Skills in organising and facilitating groups for the provision of psychological interventions., including family support groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level professional qualification, or equivalent, in Clinical or counselling Psychology and registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professions' Council
- A qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work or allied health profession PLUS professional registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC) PLUS post- graduate diploma (or equivalent) in cognitive behaviour therapy.
- A post-graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy and accreditation with the British Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of delivering therapy to people experiencing psychosis.
- Knowledge and experience of research methodology and its application in clinical settings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis.
- Be experienced in the application of evidence-based approaches for people with complex presenttions
- Experience of 'formulating' client's presenting problems using psychological models
Desirable
- Specialist experience in early intervention for psychosis, cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis, family interventions for psychosis and the prevention of psychosis (e.g. specialist placement, previous employment in an early intervention service or involvement in a research trial).
- Further specialist training or experience in other therapy models such as motivational interviewing or trauma-related models (e.g. EMDR, CBT for PTSD, schema-focused therapy)
Knowledge
Essential
- A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (ncluding cognitive behaviour therapy) for psychosis and anxiety disorders.
- A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues
Desirable
- A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an At-Risk Mental State and the prevention of the development of serious mental health problems.
- A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for psychological interventions for a FEP, and prevention of deterioration in serious mental health difficulties.
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills to apply evidence based psychological interventions to a range of presenting problems in adolescents and adults.
- The ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- An ability to interact appropriately with people considered at risk of developing psychosis, people with first episode psychosis, clients with complex presentations and their carers and relatives. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering service presentations and liaison to outside agencies to encourage referrals.
- Skills in organising and facilitating groups for the provision of psychological interventions., including family support groups
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).
