NHS
CBT Therapist or Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Forensic)
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Job Description
- Req#: C9173-24-0690?language=en&page=815&sort=publicationDateDesc
- BPS accredited Doctoral level training in clinical psychology/Masters level training in Counselling or Forensic Psychology including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, cognitive Behavioral therapy and lifespan development psychology OR cognitive and/or Behavioural Psychotherapy - post graduate qualification
- And / Or Accreditation as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council or BABCP
- BPS accredited Doctoral level training in clinical psychology/Masters level training in Counselling or Forensic Psychology including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, cognitive Behavioral therapy and lifespan development psychology OR cognitive and/or Behavioural Psychotherapy - post graduate qualification
- And / Or Accreditation as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council or BABCP
Job summary
The NHS Northern Gambling Service is a regional service for people and families experiencing significant gambling related harms, and associated distress. It has clinics in the North West (Manchester, Liverpool and Preston) and Yorkshire and Humber and the North East (Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle). The post holder will work across our North East geographical footprint and will be based at the Newcastle clinic. Travel will be expected across the service footprint to attend occasional meetings and CPD in person.
The core programme for service users and carers is psychological therapy in a group and/or individual format. The multi-disciplinary team is made up of psychology, psychotherapists, mental health nurses and lived experience. The post holder will work in a hybrid way, with face to face clinical work at the Newcastle clinic & some work from home via virtual consultations to be expected. There is also the opportunity to innovate and influence the development of the service. Some teaching/presentations in public, academic, and professional settings is also a part of the role, and we have an active research department where there are opportunities to become involved.
The service is psychologically led by a national expert in the field, who contributes to policy as well as treatment.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will include: comprehensive initial assessments and formulation; risk assessment and risk management; delivery of CBT therapy for gambling harms on an individual and group format; delivery of the carers intervention in an individual format; psychological assessment and reports; delivery of psychological therapy for co-occurring difficulties; supervision of non-psychologists undertaking psychological intervention, risk assessment, and formulation; attendance at MDT meetings; teaching and training; research and evaluation; engagement with stakeholders.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Date posted
17 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-58424-RSP-A
Job locations
Northern Gambling Service (North East)
Regus Quayside, Rotterdam House, Quayside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 3DY
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a qualified psychologist or cognitive behavioural therapist. They will provide assessment, case formulation, risk management, and therapy with service users experiencing gambling harms and associated difficulties. The role also involves using our family intervention for those affected by someone elses gambling disorder.
The role will involve research and evaluation, as well as supporting audit and clinical governance. Providing clinical supervision will also form part of the role. The postholder will be supervised by a psychologist or cognitive behavioural therapist and work within the full regional MDT. They will work within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the Trusts policies and procedures.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a qualified psychologist or cognitive behavioural therapist. They will provide assessment, case formulation, risk management, and therapy with service users experiencing gambling harms and associated difficulties. The role also involves using our family intervention for those affected by someone elses gambling disorder.
The role will involve research and evaluation, as well as supporting audit and clinical governance. Providing clinical supervision will also form part of the role. The postholder will be supervised by a psychologist or cognitive behavioural therapist and work within the full regional MDT. They will work within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the Trusts policies and procedures.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 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
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Gambling Service (North East)
Regus Quayside, Rotterdam House, Quayside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 3DY
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Gambling Service (North East)
Regus Quayside, Rotterdam House, Quayside
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 3DY
Employer's website
https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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