Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology Or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma] Or A recorded/registered qualification in one of– nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT.
2. Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
3. Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).
Desirable criteria
4. Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity.
6. Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
8. Completed clinical audits within a service.
Personal qualities/ Aptitude
Essential criteria
9. High level of enthusiasm and motivation
10. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
Desirable criteria
11. Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Knowledge Base
Essential criteria
12. Demonstrated high standards in written communication
Desirable criteria
13. Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
14. Completed clinical audits within a service
car owner/driver
Essential criteria
15. Has use of car for work purposes and driving licence