Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Developmental Post
We are delighted to offer a 0.8 WTE developmental post for a psychotherapist who is currently undertaking the NSCAP D58/D59 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training.
Applicants must be accreditable with a recognised professional body (e.g. UKCP or other). We are happy to discuss progression via a Preceptorship from Band 7 to Band 8a, subject to successful completion of a skills portfolio, including supervision training and D59 completion (or completion of ISTDP, TFP, or CAT training). Some support towards course fees could be discussed.
Main duties of the job
The Role
You will work with patients experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, while also supporting staff working with this client group. The post holder will:
* Provide specialist psychodynamic assessments
* Deliver group and individual psychodynamic psychotherapy
* Offer supervision and support to other psychological therapists
* Provide consultation to colleagues within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), inpatient units and other Trust services.
About You
We are seeking an individual who will join our friendly and dedicated team of psychotherapists. The successful candidate will:
* Demonstrate enthusiasm for psychodynamic theory and practice
* Positively share and promote their knowledge and experience across the community and wider Trust
* Actively contribute to service development initiatives
* Support the delivery and development of psychological care across the division
Qualifications, Education and Training
* Completed D58 training in psychodynamic psychotherapy as accredited by the UKCP
* A willingness to undertake and complete the D59 course
* Skills in providing consultation and specialist advice to other professional and non-professional groups
* Currently undertaking D59 training
* Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or nationally
Skills
* Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring and teaching
* Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally
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.
£49,387 to £64,750 a year Developmental post
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