Job summary
Future Focus is an innovative new service at the forefront of 'At Risk Mental State' treatments in Early Intervention (EI) Team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychological Therapist to join our team on a permanent basis working 22.5 hours a week and be part of this cutting edge, top performing team!
Future Focus works with people between 14-35-years-old who may be 'at risk' of developing psychosis due to past trauma, adverse life events, and/or a family history of mental health difficulties. At Future Focus we work with a range of presentations such as common mental health problems, mild symptoms of psychosis, and trauma. This secondment is a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge of secondary care presentations, pathways, and services in the context of robust supervision and staff support networks.
Future Focus is committed to delivering high quality, meaningful, and culturally adapted support to the communities of Bradford. We have a Community Development Strategy in which we work with local services, faith centres, and charities to deliver awareness and support to the families of those experiencing psychosis. You will have the opportunity to work with the team on service development projects and community development and engagement strategies.
We would welcome and support those considering moving to the Bradford area with a relocation package; this includes contributions to accommodation and travel depending on distance and hours of contract.
Main duties of the job
About You
We are looking for a motived and reflective practitioner with a passion for working flexibly within the communities of Bradford. We welcome CBT practitioners nearing the end of their qualification - this is a great opportunity to broaden existing skills in CBT.In our efforts to develop a representative workforce, we would like to encourage applications from individuals of a Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background who may be representative of the diverse community in Bradford.
You will be responsible for delivering Psychological Interventions - primarily CBT - alongside offering consultation and formulation to our EI Assessment Hub. You will work closely with your own supervisor and the Future Focus Team to ensure a MDT approach is maintained with all Service Users, and you are supported with your cases.
About us
About Us
Future Focus Team sits within Bradford Early Intervention Team and is part of the national 'At Risk Mental State' initiative.
We are one of the top performing services for Early Intervention in the UK. We have an excellent professional and clinical supervision system with further opportunities for development. We have very supportive and inclusive work environments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide evidence based (see NICE CG 82 & CG 178) Psychological Therapy to individuals aged 18 - 35 and deemed to be vulnerable to or at risk of developing psychosis, across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven districts
- Making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
- Provide clinical supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies.
- Assist the Team Managers and Clinical Lead with service development, including research and development activities
For full details read the job specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide evidence based (see NICE CG 82 & CG 178) Psychological Therapy to individuals aged 18 - 35 and deemed to be vulnerable to or at risk of developing psychosis, across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven districts
- Making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
- Provide clinical supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies.
- Assist the Team Managers and Clinical Lead with service development, including research and development activities
For full details read the job specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Clinical Psychology (including a substantial training component in cognitive behavioural therapy).
- Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with the relevant professional body, including through non-professional route (the position would be offered at a band 6 until accredited).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with mental health problems, including psychosis and/or experience of Early Intervention in Psychosis.
- Experience of utilising the Care Program Approach & risk management.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience of taking lead roles in clinical practice/service development.
- Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients.
- Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.
- Experience in service development and/or research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Clinical Psychology (including a substantial training component in cognitive behavioural therapy).
- Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) with the relevant professional body, including through non-professional route (the position would be offered at a band 6 until accredited).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with mental health problems, including psychosis and/or experience of Early Intervention in Psychosis.
- Experience of utilising the Care Program Approach & risk management.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience of taking lead roles in clinical practice/service development.
- Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients.
- Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.
- Experience in service development and/or research.
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
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).
