Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Think Wellbeing Wigan: NHS Talking Therapies to recruit a Specialist Perinatal CBT Therapist.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated individual to join our step 3 team and provide evidence based interventions to new and expecting parents.
You will be part of a busy Talking Therapies service providing a mixture of face to face and remote sessions via teams.
This post offers the exciting opportunity to development the perinatal pathways within our service and also contribute to developing staff members by providing training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the Step 3 therapy provision within Think Wellbeing Wigan: NHS Talking therapies as a specialist perinatal practitioner. They will provide appropriate cognitive behavioural assessment, formulation and high intensity interventions, both remotely and in person on a face-to-face basis.
The post holder will work with clients with the full range of Common Mental Health Disorders, of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be potentially clinically effective. They will liaise with external perinatal services to ensure that a pathway into our service is established.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. As part of our efforts to improve access to psychological interventions the successful post holders will be required to provide one evening clinic per week.
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
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Think Wellbeing Wigan is located in close proximity to good transport links and has access routes from other surrounding cities within the Greater Manchester and Lancashire area.
We are proud of the level of support with provide to our staff and continuously offer generous amounts of CPD and regularly contribute to funding further training. We are a service that enjoys rewarding staff and have a history of creating a culture of internal development.
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Think Wellbeing Wigan is located in close proximity to good transport links and has access routes from other surrounding cities within the Greater Manchester and Lancashire area.
We are proud of the level of support with provide to our staff and continuously offer generous amounts of CPD and regularly contribute to funding further training. We are a service that enjoys rewarding staff and have a history of creating a culture of internal development.
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider AND significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Training in an additional therapeutic modality.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Relevant experience in Primary Care settings treating anxiety and depression-related problems Ability to meet agreed/specified activity and service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of working with perinatal clients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider AND significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Training in an additional therapeutic modality.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Relevant experience in Primary Care settings treating anxiety and depression-related problems Ability to meet agreed/specified activity and service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of working with perinatal clients
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Think Wellbeing Wigan: NHS Talking Therapies
Lindamere unit, Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue
Leigh
WN7 1HS
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
