Flourish - High Intensity CBT/EMDR Therapist
Job Description
Job summary
Calling all High Intensity CBT and EMDR Therapists!
We are looking for suitably qualified people who bring energy, enthusiasm, and a high level of skills and experience to deliver treatment for patients who have historically had limited access to psychological therapy. We are recruiting across the Dorset locality, including Poole, Bournemouth, North Dorset (Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Blandford), Weymouth & Portland, Mid Dorset (Bridport & Dorchester), and The Purbecks (Wareham & Swanage). Several roles are available, and the flexibility to work part-time and across areas is available.
The Flourish concept is a shining example of a new, innovative service that complements the complex trauma pathway across Dorset. Flourish is a C-PTSD/Trauma pathway for patients who require more complex psychological interventions than previously available.
Patients on the Flourish Pilot reported that their treatment has changed their lives and, in some instances, saved their lives.100% of patients in the pilot agreed they could manage their emotions and look forward to a more positive future. We welcome you to join this exciting initiative to help empower people to transform their lives.
We welcome informal enquiries, and visits are also welcomed. please contact Denise Mein denise.mein@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You will provide one-to-one high-intensity CBT or EMDR alongside stabilisation and collaboration with Peer Specialists to provide the Flourish care model for adults with symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD.
Good administrative, time management, and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.
Working for Dorset Healthcare Trust provides many benefits and opportunities, including:
Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development.
A focus on values and behaviours aims for all staff members to feel valued and supported in their roles and feel proud to work for Dorset Healthcare.
NHS Pension Scheme.
Generous holiday entitlement.
NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes.
Not forgetting our unique selling point-out trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist Mental Health inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in psychology
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma]
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of- nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).
Desirable
- Working towards or accredited EMDR Therapist
- Additional training in Schema therapy, Attachment theory or Solution Focused Therapy
Skills/Experience/Knowledge base
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
- Knowledge of Dialoge Plus, ReQual, PCL5 measure
- Ability to facilitate and develop groups.
Personal Qualities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge base
Essential
- Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range mental health issues and complexity.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Demonstrated high standards in written communication
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other Mental health Professional
- Has received training [formal or through experience] and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Demonstrates and understanding of PTSD C-PTSD and how it may impact family systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in PTSD and C-PTSD and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates and understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and other relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experiences of working collaboratively with lived experience colleagues.
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset Steps to Wellbeing
Oakcroft, 42 Gravel Hill
Poole, Bmth, Mid/North Dorset, Purbeck, Weymth & Portland
BH21 1RR
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
