Overview
We are seeking a High Intensity Modality Lead to support and manage the delivery and development of additional modalities within NHS Talking Therapies Southampton.
Responsibilities
* Act as the clinical lead within an area of expertise and provide expert advice to psychological therapists and other professionals.
* Provide non-CBT high intensity modalities as part of the NHS Talking Therapies programme as recommended by NICE for clients with complex Anxiety and Depression and other mild to moderate mental health problems.
* Supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other high intensity therapists and trainees; support other clinical team members providing psychologically based care.
* Oversee clinical quality and outcomes for the high intensity team, focusing on the delivery and quality of non-CBT HI modalities (including CTfD, DIT, IPT, PCE-CfD, MBCT, EMDR).
* Work with locality leads and senior service lead to ensure adherence to national guidelines, achievement of targets, and appropriate clinical governance.
* Collaborate with Locality Lead & S3 Specialist to oversee and monitor waiting lists for additional modalities to ensure timely access and KPI achievement.
* Provide specialist psychological therapy to patients from the NHS TT service in an expert area of practice, including assessment and therapy within models specified by the NHS TT manual, in line with Roth & Pilling competence framework (2007).
* Supervise and support the psychological therapy provided by other high intensity therapists and provide consultation to non-NHS Talking Therapy colleagues as appropriate.
* Ensure compliance with DBS requirements; Enhanced DBS check may be required and the Trust covers the cost ( DBS update service holders may present a valid certificate instead of a new check).
Profile / Requirements
* Part-time role of 30 hours per week, based in Southampton; flexible across the opening hours of the service.
* Experience with non-CBT high intensity modalities and NICE approved treatments (e.g., CTfD, DIT, IPT, PCE-CfD, MBCT, EMDR).
* Ability to supervise and mentor other high intensity therapists and provide consultation to colleagues as appropriate.
* Familiarity with NHS Talking Therapies guidelines, clinical governance, and KPI monitoring.
* Willingness to work with locality leads and senior service leads to ensure guidelines and targets are met.
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