Job summary
In 2017 the government published a green paper "Transforming children and young people's mental health provision". Within that paper the recommendations included focusing on getting mental health practitioners into schools/college. Through a successful bid from NHS England, Darlington has been given the opportunity to set up a Mental Health Support Team.
We are looking to appoint a Psychological Therapist CBT to work across South Durham. The post holder will be responsible for offering both clinical and caseload supervision, leadership to the Senior Childrens Psychological Well-Being Practitioners (CWP's) and Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP's) alongside delivering CBT interventions at a high-quality level. They will be a vital part of the development of the Governed Psychological Therapies within The MHST's, The post holder will be part of the collective leadership of Governed Psychological Therapies and contribute to the development of colleagues in the team.
Main duties of the job
The MHST's have a vibrant and passionate multi-agency approach to children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. Starting from the point of maintaining wellbeing and preventing mental ill health is critical to all our work, followed by aspiring to be able to offer effective support at the earliest opportunity if a young person requires it. The team will be working closely with education services offering low-moderate interventions with these placements.
There are 3 functions of the MHST; Evidence based interventions, Whole School Approach, Offering consultations/ advice.
The post holder will hold a post graduate diploma in CBT and be accredited with the BABCP.
About us
TEWV CAMHS services in County Durham have had both national and local recognition for their quality improvement work. This includes Nursing Times awards for Patient's Safety, Positive Practice Awards for Innovative Service Development along with gaining four making a difference awards. Key to our service transformation is engagement with young people; we have participation groups established and we are accredited with Investors in Children.
We also work closely with parents and carers, co-facilitating a local parent group with a local community interest group; we are also accredited with County Durham Young Carers.
Date posted
24 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDC-099-24
Job locations
Acley Centre
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 4PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Informal enquiries: Mandy Corcoran and / or Andrew Ellis
Acley centre: 01325 529520
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England) AND current registration with this professional regulatory body. (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Head of Psychological Professions
2. A qualification that provides eligibility to apply for accreditation in one of the four Governed Psychological Therapies outlined in the table below*
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
4. Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
5. Delivering psychological therapy in own field
6. Working in multi-disciplinary team settings
7. Delivering clinical supervision
8. Delivering staff training
Desirable
9. Experience of psychological therapy provision in complex cases
Knowledge
Essential
10. Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
11. Risk assessment and risk management
12. Clinical governance
13. Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
14. The Trust's Quality Improvement System
Desirable
15. Audit and research methodology
Skills
Essential
16. Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
17. Demonstrate good risk assessment skills
18. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
19. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination / lead professional responsibilities.
20. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.
21. Utilise objective measures competently
22. Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
23. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.
24. Use approved breakaway techniques
25. Use approved breakaway techniques
Desirable
26. Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations