Job summary
Manchester Early Detection & Intervention Team ( EDIT) is the ARMS pathway for Manchester. It is a stand -alone therapy service which provides specialist assessment and psychological treatment for 14-35 year olds who have an At Risk Mental State.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the EDIT therapy colleagues, the post holders will conduct specialist CAARMS assessments (training will be provided) and manage an individual caseload of complex and varied therapy clients. The post holders will be responsible for providing evidence-based therapies, to formulate and treat psychological difficulties with our client group.
This job description recognises the need to engage with appropriate supervision and professional development as a core theme.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers and the diversity of young people in Manchester.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- oBABCP or BACP Accreditation (or equivalent. e.g. ACAT) as psychological therapist, or currently eligible and seeking accreditation
- oMinimum 2 years post qualifying experience working as a psychological therapist
- oPost Graduate diploma or above in psychological therapy
- oA core professional qualification in one of the following: nursing, social work, psychotherapy/ counselling, clinical/counselling psychology, occupational therapy
Desirable
- oAdditional post qualifying professional level qualifications or training in CFT, ACT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, CBT
- oSupervisory qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of using evidence based psychological interventions with clients with mental health problems of varying severity and complexity.
- oExperience of delivering psychological assessment with clients with mental health problems of varying severity and complexity
- oExperience of managing own caseload and time
- oExperience of working therapeutically in NHS, Education or third sector mental health service
Desirable
- oExperience of working therapeutically with young people
- oExperience of working with diversity and inner city communities
- oExperience of working with psychosis
- oExperience of delivering therapy with neurodivergent clients
- oExperience of working with clinical complexity
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oBe skilled in the use of evidence based therapy assessment and psychological interventions.
- oHave good knowledge of a range of psychological interventions and therapy modalities.
- oHave skills and knowledge regarding the assessment and evaluation of risks and safeguarding.
- oBe computer literate and use MS word, teams and clinical recording systems.
- oHave commitment to continuing professional development and reflexive clinical practice.
- oCapacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement.
- oAbility to work within a small team and foster good working relationships.
- oAbility to work under pressure with complex cases with limited resources.
- oWillingness to provide supervision to a range of trainees on placement with EDIT.
Desirable
- oSkills and experience of delivering clinical supervision.
- oExperience of delivering therapy and assessments via MS Teams.
- oKnowledge of issues impacting young people and their mental health.
Communication
Essential
- oAbility to communicate complex and highly technical and /or clinically sensitive information clearly both verbally and in writing.
- oCan demonstrate a high-level of interpersonal skill and sensitivity when communicating with a wide audience including clients, carers, health care colleagues and external agencies.
- oCan demonstrate ability to contribute to clinical team meetings to ensure the effective sharing of clinical information.
- oCan demonstrate punctual, factual written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
- oEnsure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- oThere is a requirement for some travel between GMMH sites across the Manchester footprint to provide assessments and therapy.
- oThere is a requirement to fulfil a full range of duties partially working from home, in an appropriate, confidential and professional space
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- oBABCP or BACP Accreditation (or equivalent. e.g. ACAT) as psychological therapist, or currently eligible and seeking accreditation
- oMinimum 2 years post qualifying experience working as a psychological therapist
- oPost Graduate diploma or above in psychological therapy
- oA core professional qualification in one of the following: nursing, social work, psychotherapy/ counselling, clinical/counselling psychology, occupational therapy
Desirable
- oAdditional post qualifying professional level qualifications or training in CFT, ACT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, CBT
- oSupervisory qualification
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of using evidence based psychological interventions with clients with mental health problems of varying severity and complexity.
- oExperience of delivering psychological assessment with clients with mental health problems of varying severity and complexity
- oExperience of managing own caseload and time
- oExperience of working therapeutically in NHS, Education or third sector mental health service
Desirable
- oExperience of working therapeutically with young people
- oExperience of working with diversity and inner city communities
- oExperience of working with psychosis
- oExperience of delivering therapy with neurodivergent clients
- oExperience of working with clinical complexity
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oBe skilled in the use of evidence based therapy assessment and psychological interventions.
- oHave good knowledge of a range of psychological interventions and therapy modalities.
- oHave skills and knowledge regarding the assessment and evaluation of risks and safeguarding.
- oBe computer literate and use MS word, teams and clinical recording systems.
- oHave commitment to continuing professional development and reflexive clinical practice.
- oCapacity to work in situations demanding careful clinical judgement.
- oAbility to work within a small team and foster good working relationships.
- oAbility to work under pressure with complex cases with limited resources.
- oWillingness to provide supervision to a range of trainees on placement with EDIT.
Desirable
- oSkills and experience of delivering clinical supervision.
- oExperience of delivering therapy and assessments via MS Teams.
- oKnowledge of issues impacting young people and their mental health.
Communication
Essential
- oAbility to communicate complex and highly technical and /or clinically sensitive information clearly both verbally and in writing.
- oCan demonstrate a high-level of interpersonal skill and sensitivity when communicating with a wide audience including clients, carers, health care colleagues and external agencies.
- oCan demonstrate ability to contribute to clinical team meetings to ensure the effective sharing of clinical information.
- oCan demonstrate punctual, factual written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
- oEnsure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- oThere is a requirement for some travel between GMMH sites across the Manchester footprint to provide assessments and therapy.
- oThere is a requirement to fulfil a full range of duties partially working from home, in an appropriate, confidential and professional space
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
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).
