The closing date is 31st Jan 2025
Job summary
The Isle of Wight Talking Therapies Service are seeking an application from enthusiastic and motivated individuals qualified in any recognised Talking Therapies Modality, such as CBT, EMDR, IPT or PCE-CFD. This is a fixed term position to cover maternity leave for 1 year, with opportunities to work in a hybrid way or remotely from home.
The post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies (TT) service and will provide high intensity therapy as approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The post holder will work with patients who have a range of mild to moderate anxiety and depression, and severe common mental health problems for which high intensity psychological interventions are clinically effective. They will work with people from different cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a Talking Therapies model of delivery.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
1. Deliver evidence-based therapy in primary care to clients with mild to moderate and severe common mental health problems.
2. Deliver evidence-based interventions via differing modalities such as group settings, face to face, and e-clinics.
3. Participate in caseload management on a monthly basis.
4. Participate in clinical supervision on a weekly basis.
5. Adhere to an activity contract agreed with the service manager at appraisal.
6. Maintain continued professional development for professional accreditation and keep a log of all related CPD.
7. Be seen as a skilled practitioner who will be a resource for the team and a source of clinical excellence and advice.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Post Graduate Diploma course in CBT
2. OR Qualified in IPT and reflects the IPT competency framework
3. OR Qualification in EMDR and reflects the EMDR competency framework
4. OR Qualification in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression
5. AND Accreditation from relevant body and recommended record of yearly Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Qualification in more than 1 therapy, e.g., CBT and EMDR, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) or PCE-CFD.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Terri Hudson
iownt.talkingtherapiesiow@nhs.net
01983532860
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
1 Year(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
348-IOW-7022
Job locations
The Gables
Halberry Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2ER
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