Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

IPT-Interpersonal Therapist

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Job summary

The Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) partnership is proud to unite some of Leeds most prominent mental health providers, each bringing extensive expertise and experience in delivering health and wellbeing services. The service aims to truly integrate primary care and psychological therapies alongside a range of third sector partners in order to meet the diverse needs of the people of Leeds. Our services are available for those aged 17+ who are registered with a Leeds GP. The post holder will work within the psychological therapies part of the service, assessing suitability for Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and then delivering IPT to suitable patients where depression has been identified. There are full or part time posts available. As a service we offer a hybrid approach to working so some flexibility in working patterns may be available as we strive to provide therapies which fit in with the often-busy lives of clients and for you to achieve a better work life balance.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be a qualified IPT Practitioner. We are looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm, strong commitment to providing high quality care and a high level of skills and experience. You will be able to work independently within clinics and also work well as part of a team. A resilient person, you will also be organised and able to manage competing demands on your time. You will be committed to personal and professional development and being qualified as an IPT Supervisor would be desirable. As an IPT therapist, you will be responsible for your own caseload of IPT clients, working as an autonomous practitioner within clinics and remotely. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level. You will be experienced in managing clinical risk within the therapeutic process.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services

Date posted

24 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9833-SS-SP-872-22

Job locations

Burmantofts Health Centre

Cromwell Mount

Leeds

LS9 7TA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.

1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments

1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role