Applied Psychologist/ CBT Therapist/ Psychological Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care — our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
The Trust Employee Psychology Service is a 9-5pm Mon-Fri service that provides support to help employees recover from, and develop resilience to, work-related stress and trauma. We are currently seeking a Band 7 Applied Psychologist/Psychological Therapist/CBT Therapist to work within the Service. The role is Trust wide and will involve direct therapeutic activities and some liaison/co-working with the Employee Support Service. The successful candidate will be registered with a professional body (HCPC, GMC, NMC, SW-E) or have BABCP KSA accreditation, be committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and have experience of providing a range of psychological interventions for trauma, anxiety, stress and depression.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report directly to the Clinical Lead for Health and Well-being and will be required to offer online video appointments and face-to-face appointments at the Flatts Lane Centre, Middlesbrough as required for individual colleagues and team support. The main duties are to provide direct therapeutic activities for staff and there are also opportunities to contribute to trust wide initiatives to support staff well-being.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Provision of a governed psychological therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, flash) for staff experiencing stress and trauma in work.
2. An understanding of providing a psychological service for staff.
3. Liaison with the Employee Support Service and Health & Well-being work within the trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Professional registration/ CBT KSA
* Trained in a governed psychological therapy (or in training)
Knowledge
* Understanding psychological services for staff
Experience
* Delivery of a governed psychological therapy with a range of presentations
* Delivery of a governed psychological therapy with staff
Trust Welcome Day
Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. To ensure you have a great welcome, for all new starters joining the Trust, we offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of that Month.
On your start date, you will be invited to our in person Trust Welcome Day at our Flatts Lane Centre, Middlesbrough. Your first day will be engaging and informative, it will allow you to meet and network with a range of Trust staff, learn more about us and what we offer.
Right to Work in the UK
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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