Overview
We are seeking a Psychotherapist/Clinical Psychologist to join the Specialist Psychotherapy Service, Mood, Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Service (MAPPS). We offer a city-wide tertiary level service to people experiencing long-term or recurring difficulties related to depression, anxiety disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We provide psychotherapeutic interventions, consultation and advice, alongside specialist education, training and research. The team is based at The Fitzwilliam Centre and has been awarded APPTS accreditation (the Accreditation Programme for Psychological Therapies Services) from the Royal College of Psychiatry. We have also been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Award for our waiting time improvement work.
To provide a specialist clinical psychology/psychotherapy service to service users of the MAPPS team. To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering highly specialised advice and consultation on service users\' psychological care to psychologist/therapist colleagues, non-colleagues and to other, non-professional carers. In common with all Clinical Psychologists/Psychotherapists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice. To contribute to the work of the team through regular participation in team meetings, governance and team development slots. To contribute to team working groups, for example, around developing our co-production strategy, inclusivity, staff well-being or outcome measures. To take sole professional responsibility and exercise autonomous professional and clinical judgement within the overall framework of Trust, HCPC/BPS/BABCP/RCN or other accrediting organisation as appropriate and other policies/guidelines/standards. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team.
Trauma-focused work
As our longest waits are for trauma focused approaches, we are seeking a trauma focused therapist (e.g. EMDR and CBT). Candidates must have completed/be near completion of, relevant training in these approaches. The ability to work with one additional therapy modality is desirable.
About Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is a major employer and provider of services. Our Service Users, Carers and Staff are central, and our Values are important, to the delivery of high-quality care. We actively seek out individuals who share these values:
* We are respectful and kind
* We are inclusive
* We work together
* We keep improving
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of. If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
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