Job summary
Provide high quality, evidence based cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) to adults experiencing gambling harm with complex presentations and their families / carers, that achieve the psychological well-being and valued outcomes for people served by the East of England Gambling Harms Clinic.
Main duties of the job
Accept referrals via agreed service protocols and assess (via telephone, on-line and face-to- face) a person's suitability for psychological interventions to address gambling harms. Refer or signpost individuals to other sources of help and support where appropriate, including when the gambling harms clinic is not best placed to meet their current needs.
With the individual, co-produce a formulation that makes sense of their gambling behaviour and additional problems and an individualised treatment plan, and identify any support available to complete this.
With the individual, assess risk(s) to self and others and agree a plan to manage these. Ensure appropriate and timely actions and documentation, in line with Trust/ clinic protocols and procedures, and proactively liaise with colleagues and partners across the gambling treatment system to manage high risk referrals.
Deliver a high quality, evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy programme for gambling with other team members, and CBT for additional problems experienced by individuals. Therapy sessions will be offered individually and in groups, face-to-face at the clinic or other settings, and on-line.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.
We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.
We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to have been awarded the contract for the East of England Gambling Service in partnership with Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust).
Inclusion/MPFT are seeking 2 experienced CBT to join our dynamic new team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth. The post holder will have the chance to make a significant difference to residents in the East of England and to be part of the development of the first NHS gambling service in this region.
The successful candidate will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector.
Work as a member of the Clinics Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), attending team meetings as necessary, including MDT case discussions, and contributing to team development and working relationships and connections with other relevant services and agencies.
Provide psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the clients formulation and care plan, including from primary care, financial/debt management, housing and safeguarding.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Maintain high standards of record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with NHS and professional codes of practice, including duty of care, confidentiality and information sharing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to have been awarded the contract for the East of England Gambling Service in partnership with Inclusion (Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust).
Inclusion/MPFT are seeking 2 experienced CBT to join our dynamic new team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth. The post holder will have the chance to make a significant difference to residents in the East of England and to be part of the development of the first NHS gambling service in this region.
The successful candidate will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector.
Work as a member of the Clinics Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), attending team meetings as necessary, including MDT case discussions, and contributing to team development and working relationships and connections with other relevant services and agencies.
Provide psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the clients formulation and care plan, including from primary care, financial/debt management, housing and safeguarding.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Maintain high standards of record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with NHS and professional codes of practice, including duty of care, confidentiality and information sharing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy AND further post graduate qualification training in CBT to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma, or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate) AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. Provisional or full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BABCP/UKCP) Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by relevant professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed significant demonstrable experience of working as a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist. Experience of working in primary care Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and intervention, and of managing own caseload. Experience of routine outcome monitoring and working to agreed/specified service targets Completion of relevant supervisor's training and experience of conducting supervision within the NHS. Experience of liaising with other professional groups.
Skills
Essential
- Full range of CBT skills and competencies in assessment and in providing a range of therapeutic interventions. Able to develop a good therapeutic alliance with clients. Skills in assessing risk and safeguarding issues to self and/or others and taking appropriate actions. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to describe different concepts and approaches to Recovery. Familiarity with a range of outcome measures and associated efficacy used to evaluate progress. An understanding of the role and value of peer supporters / mentors /experts by experience in the person's care pathway and recovery in mental health and /or addictions. Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights frameworks and relevant legislation, national polices and evidence based good practice (NICE) in mental health. Standard keyboard skills. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public and professional.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy AND further post graduate qualification training in CBT to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma, or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate) AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. Provisional or full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BABCP/UKCP) Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by relevant professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Assessed significant demonstrable experience of working as a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist. Experience of working in primary care Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and intervention, and of managing own caseload. Experience of routine outcome monitoring and working to agreed/specified service targets Completion of relevant supervisor's training and experience of conducting supervision within the NHS. Experience of liaising with other professional groups.
Skills
Essential
- Full range of CBT skills and competencies in assessment and in providing a range of therapeutic interventions. Able to develop a good therapeutic alliance with clients. Skills in assessing risk and safeguarding issues to self and/or others and taking appropriate actions. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to describe different concepts and approaches to Recovery. Familiarity with a range of outcome measures and associated efficacy used to evaluate progress. An understanding of the role and value of peer supporters / mentors /experts by experience in the person's care pathway and recovery in mental health and /or addictions. Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights frameworks and relevant legislation, national polices and evidence based good practice (NICE) in mental health. Standard keyboard skills. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public and professional.
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).
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).
