Job summary Are you a relational therapist/counsellor looking to be part of an innovative and dynamic Talking Therapies service, joining part of an already well established Relational Therapies Team? The post holder will provide high intensity therapies to patients who have experienced anxiety disorders and depression as a result of relational difficulties. They will also have the opportunity to undertake Talking Therapies compliant training to qualify in an accreditable specific relational modality. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to carry out telephone and face to face assessments, individual and group work as part of their case load. We value experience of delivering therapy in a group format as well as being dual trained in more than one modality. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and work in various community settings (including GP surgeries) and psychological treatment centres or Children's Centres. At present, the majority of clinical work is delivered remotely, with a small provision of face-to-face contacts being offered from our clinical bases in Bedford and Dunstable and the surrounding communities. As a Talking Therapies service we seek to provide ease of access for service users and to this end there will be a requirement to work flexible hours between 8am and 8 pm based on service requirements. Whilst this post is based in Bedfordshire you may, at times, be required to provide cover and assistance to other East London Foundation Trust Talking Therapies teams, for example supervision by the medium of Teams, cross service trainings, etc. The post holder will be expected to work constructively and flexibly as part of the Bedfordshire Talking Therapies team and with colleagues in other East London Foundation Trust Talking Therapies teams. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year No HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-SSLB6803138 Job locations Gilbert Hitchcock House 21 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK40 2AW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached JD & PS. For contact information please see below. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached JD & PS. For contact information please see below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist with core mental health training AND Training and qualification in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: - Couple Therapy for Depression - Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - CfD Or continued post qualification training in an evidence based brief therapy model Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ Talking Therapies settings Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Skills & Competencies Essential Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Training Essential Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this Other Requirements Essential High level of enthusiasm and Motivation. Advanced communication skills. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships. Ability to use clinical supervision and case management 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, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) Or Psychological therapist with core mental health training AND Training and qualification in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: - Couple Therapy for Depression - Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - CfD Or continued post qualification training in an evidence based brief therapy model Experience Essential Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ Talking Therapies settings Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Skills & Competencies Essential Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Knowledge Essential Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Training Essential Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this Other Requirements Essential High level of enthusiasm and Motivation. Advanced communication skills. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships. Ability to use clinical supervision and case management 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, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust Address Gilbert Hitchcock House 21 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK40 2AW Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)