Job summary
Alliance Psychological Services has an exciting
opportunity for experienced Mental Health Practitioners to work within Impact
on Teesside, our Primary Care Psychological Wellbeing Therapies service, as
part of our dedicated 3+ pathway for more complex presentations. We are now increasing our capacity to provide
additional tailored and timely therapeutic support to people being discharged
from secondary care. We would welcome applications from practitioners with
specific experience and interest in working with this client group, including
Registered Mental Health Nurses, PWPs and IAPT qualified counsellors. Please
see the attached job description for more information.
This project will provide fast track access to
evidence-based psychological interventions for appropriate patients over the
age of 18 discharged from Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trusts
inpatient care on Teesside.
Main duties of the job
Practitioners will provide consistent contact
for the first 3 months after discharge, including assessment, stabilisation,
emotional regulation and resource building in preparation for an identified
primary care intervention where appropriate.
This increased level of post-discharge support
is designed to increase engagement and positive outcomes, ensure continuity of
care and a potential smooth transition into treatment. The project will
therefore provide key additional support and prepare people with more complex needs
to engage in therapy avoiding readmission to hospital.
We are looking for full time (37.5 hours)
and/or part time (15 - 22.5 hours) practitioners to complement the work of the
existing Complex Presentations team. Posts will be fixed term until 31/03/2022
subject to funding being continued beyond this date.
Salary: £28,000 pro rata to hours worked
For more information or an informal chat,
please contact Leanda Kane-Fidgeon on 01642 352747 / info@alliancepsychology.com
About us
Alliance
offers first rate training and development opportunities, flexible working
(where appropriate), 38 days annual leave per annum/pro rata, EAP health scheme
and a 3% contributory pension scheme.
Alliance Psychological Services follows safer recruitment
of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it
is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of clients. Please note that due to the nature of the
duties of these roles, an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought inthe
event of a successful application.
Alliance
Psychological Services Limited is committed to promoting equal opportunities in
our employment practice and service delivery. We are signatories to the Mindful
Employers Charter. Alliance also has Investors in People status and is a Living
Wage employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline
The Postholder will provide a range of evidence-based
psychological interventions within the framework of the Improving Access to
Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme as part of Impact on Teessides Primary
Care Psychological Therapies Team serving GP Practices across the Tees area.
They will assist in coordinating the delivery
of assessments and a range of interventions to patients presenting with complex
needs, in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for Complex Presentations, Locality
Managers, secondary care clinical teams and others from the Clinical Leadership
team. They will monitor waiting lists for these referrals and liaise with staff
to ensure timely transitions from referral to treatment, or onward referral to
other services. They will carry out assessments and work with a caseload
including complex presentations.
This
position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm weekdays.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
To assist
in coordinating and supporting delivery of therapeutic interventions or onward
referral of complex case referrals across Teesside
- To
assist in the assessment and treatment planning of patients with complex
presentations referred to the service and to coordinate their onward
referral to alternative services where appropriate
- To
liaise with the Clinical Lead for Complex Presentations, named TEWV clinicians
and others to ensure timely transitions from referral to treatment, and to
carry a caseload which includes work with patients with these
presentations
- To
liaise with staff within the wider team to ensure effective management of
the referral to treatment process including discharge plans from inpatient
care
- To
provide support and guidance to staff within Primary Care and other teams about
the mental health needs of this patient group
2. To
work as a member of the Primary Care Psychological Wellbeing Therapies Team
- To
create and maintain effective working relationships within the PCPWT Team,
secondary care services and the wider voluntary sector that are supporting
this client group around social factors and support networks
- To
offer advice and support to other members of the wider Primary Care Team,
including GPs and other Health Professionals, on mental health issues, and
in relation to appropriate referral pathways for patients with mental
health needs
- To
liaise effectively with Secondary Care and voluntary sector organisations
and services to formulate bespoke packages of care that enable patients to
remain in the community
- To
attend meetings and provide reports as required
- To
assist in the development and promotion of the service
3. To provide
a range of therapeutic interventions
- To
provide assessment, including risk assessment, of clients referred for
psychological therapy within the Primary Care setting
- To
select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in
collaboration with the client
- To
work within an appropriate time framework up to 3 months after discharge,
- To
make appropriate onward referrals following assessment for clients
requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies
- To
maintain clients confidentiality within agreed guidelines
4. To
provide a professional and ethical service
- To
maintain appropriate records including all required assessment and
evaluation tools
- To
undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development activities both as
required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or
registration and as identified through Impacts Professional Development
and Appraisal System
- To
undertake an appropriate amount of clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical
Supervisor within Impacts Supervision Programme
- To
operate within agreed NHS, Impact and professional guidelines and Codes of
Practice
- To
ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to
take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines
- To
adhere to all service Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- To
promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people
using the Service
This job description is designed to
identify principal responsibilities only.
The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in
accordance with changes in Impacts organisational objectives and
priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline
The Postholder will provide a range of evidence-based
psychological interventions within the framework of the Improving Access to
Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme as part of Impact on Teessides Primary
Care Psychological Therapies Team serving GP Practices across the Tees area.
They will assist in coordinating the delivery
of assessments and a range of interventions to patients presenting with complex
needs, in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for Complex Presentations, Locality
Managers, secondary care clinical teams and others from the Clinical Leadership
team. They will monitor waiting lists for these referrals and liaise with staff
to ensure timely transitions from referral to treatment, or onward referral to
other services. They will carry out assessments and work with a caseload
including complex presentations.
This
position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm weekdays.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
To assist
in coordinating and supporting delivery of therapeutic interventions or onward
referral of complex case referrals across Teesside
- To
assist in the assessment and treatment planning of patients with complex
presentations referred to the service and to coordinate their onward
referral to alternative services where appropriate
- To
liaise with the Clinical Lead for Complex Presentations, named TEWV clinicians
and others to ensure timely transitions from referral to treatment, and to
carry a caseload which includes work with patients with these
presentations
- To
liaise with staff within the wider team to ensure effective management of
the referral to treatment process including discharge plans from inpatient
care
- To
provide support and guidance to staff within Primary Care and other teams about
the mental health needs of this patient group
2. To
work as a member of the Primary Care Psychological Wellbeing Therapies Team
- To
create and maintain effective working relationships within the PCPWT Team,
secondary care services and the wider voluntary sector that are supporting
this client group around social factors and support networks
- To
offer advice and support to other members of the wider Primary Care Team,
including GPs and other Health Professionals, on mental health issues, and
in relation to appropriate referral pathways for patients with mental
health needs
- To
liaise effectively with Secondary Care and voluntary sector organisations
and services to formulate bespoke packages of care that enable patients to
remain in the community
- To
attend meetings and provide reports as required
- To
assist in the development and promotion of the service
3. To provide
a range of therapeutic interventions
- To
provide assessment, including risk assessment, of clients referred for
psychological therapy within the Primary Care setting
- To
select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in
collaboration with the client
- To
work within an appropriate time framework up to 3 months after discharge,
- To
make appropriate onward referrals following assessment for clients
requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies
- To
maintain clients confidentiality within agreed guidelines
4. To
provide a professional and ethical service
- To
maintain appropriate records including all required assessment and
evaluation tools
- To
undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development activities both as
required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or
registration and as identified through Impacts Professional Development
and Appraisal System
- To
undertake an appropriate amount of clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical
Supervisor within Impacts Supervision Programme
- To
operate within agreed NHS, Impact and professional guidelines and Codes of
Practice
- To
ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to
take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines
- To
adhere to all service Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- To
promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people
using the Service
This job description is designed to
identify principal responsibilities only.
The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in
accordance with changes in Impacts organisational objectives and
priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapist - Diploma or higher award in counselling or counselling psychology or recognised training / qualification in a major psychological therapy approach or Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- OR
- Mental Health Nurse- RMN pin number and up to date with revalidation
- Membership of or registration with an appropriate professional body
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
- Evidence of training relevant for this post
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Desirable
- Accreditation/registration with BACP, BABCP, UKCP, BPS or other recognised professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in Primary Care or other Mental Health Services
- Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of working with target patient group
- Ongoing clinical supervision of therapeutic work.
- Up to date knowledge of therapeutic approach to be practised.
- Awareness of a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Ability to meet agreed or specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Demonstrates an understanding of a range of mild moderate and more severe mental health problems including: anxiety and depression and the impact of childhood abuse and neglect and how it may present in primary care.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in assessment, formulation and treatment of a range of psychological presentations, including complex clinical presentations
- Skills in developing and implementing focused, time limited treatment plans.
- Skills in managing working relationships with colleagues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk and able to advise and assist in implementing risk management plans
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing innovative projects or intervention programmes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level of motivation
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the Primary Care service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals of the service with the wider health care system
Other
Essential
- Act in ways that support equality and promotes diversity
Desirable
- Access to transport to travel to locations throughout the organisation with appropriate business insurance
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Therapist - Diploma or higher award in counselling or counselling psychology or recognised training / qualification in a major psychological therapy approach or Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- OR
- Mental Health Nurse- RMN pin number and up to date with revalidation
- Membership of or registration with an appropriate professional body
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
- Evidence of training relevant for this post
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Desirable
- Accreditation/registration with BACP, BABCP, UKCP, BPS or other recognised professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in Primary Care or other Mental Health Services
- Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of working with target patient group
- Ongoing clinical supervision of therapeutic work.
- Up to date knowledge of therapeutic approach to be practised.
- Awareness of a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Ability to meet agreed or specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Demonstrates an understanding of a range of mild moderate and more severe mental health problems including: anxiety and depression and the impact of childhood abuse and neglect and how it may present in primary care.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in assessment, formulation and treatment of a range of psychological presentations, including complex clinical presentations
- Skills in developing and implementing focused, time limited treatment plans.
- Skills in managing working relationships with colleagues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk and able to advise and assist in implementing risk management plans
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing innovative projects or intervention programmes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High level of motivation
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self reflective whilst working with service users and in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the Primary Care service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals of the service with the wider health care system
Other
Essential
- Act in ways that support equality and promotes diversity
Desirable
- Access to transport to travel to locations throughout the organisation with appropriate business insurance
- Fluent in languages other than English
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.
