The Intensive Psychological Therapies Service is a forward‑thinking, dynamic group treatment service for people with complex trauma and long‑standing interpersonal difficulties. Our therapies include DBT, RO‑DBT, CAT, and EMDR. Under the direction of the Head of IPTS, the therapist will deliver a comprehensive psychological therapy assessment and specialist intervention service, recommend allocation of patients to appropriate interventions, and provide peer clinical supervision to other staff as directed. In keeping with NIMHE Personality Disorder guidelines (2003), the emphasis will be on time‑limited, focused and evidence‑based interventions.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic professional to join our Pan Dorset DBT team for 22.5 hours per week. You must have a recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions (psychology, psychiatric nursing, social work or occupational therapy) and previous experience in mental health. Training in DBT will be provided – a 2‑year course leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in DBT – and the IPTS DBT team, based in Poole and Dorchester, will support the applicant throughout.
Responsibilities
* Deliver comprehensive psychological therapy assessment and specialist intervention service.
* Recommend allocation of patients to appropriate interventions.
* Provide peer clinical supervision to other staff as directed.
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in psychology, psychiatric nursing, social work or occupational therapy.
* Previous experience in mental health.
* Willingness to undertake the 2‑year DBT training programme.
Benefits
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years.
* Excellent NHS pension scheme.
* Health and wellbeing services.
* Flexible working options, including family‑friendly hours.
* Free training and one‑to‑one career coaching.
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs.
* Access to nine staff networks.
* Relocation costs where applicable.
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities (childcare vouchers, car lease, cycle scheme, home technology equipment, buying annual leave).
* NHS discounts to save on shopping, gym membership and more.
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.
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