About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic psychotherapist to join the Adult Psychology Service.
As part of the Dorset Adult Psychology Service, you will work with other friendly and dedicated psychologists/therapists to provide specialist psychological services for Poole CMHT in Dorset.
The role is diverse and allows opportunities to develop your own individual therapy skills, work on service development, continue with your professional development, and work with a range of really skilled professionals who are all passionate about working with adults. Clinical work covers a whole range of different problems with which patients may present, as well as skilled and often complex assessments. Consultation and supervision of other professionals from within the wider MDT is a supported part of our role.
This is a fixed term post for a year, up to 19 hours per week and is based at Poole Community Mental Health Team, Alderney Hospital, Poole.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
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.
Main duties of the job
Skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised programmes of care, including psychological therapies, where highly complex facts must be considered, and where expert opinion may differ.
Provide specialised advice to clients, their families and carers where appropriate, and to staff of the community team and other organisations involved in care.
The therapist will support patients sitting under Poole Community Mental Health Team who are also under The Adult Psychology Service.
The highest communication and relationship skills are necessary to engage and maintain relationships with clients, families, carers, and other professionals where there are often significant barriers to acceptance and engagement in psychological therapy.
The therapist will be responsible for developing highly specialised programmes of care. Judgements need to be made involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
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 inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description 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.
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Person Specification
Education Essential
Knowledge Skills and Training Membership of the HCPC (2) Core professional Training or an upper second or first class undergraduate degree in a BPS accredited course or equivalent (2) Evidence of further therapy training for adults presenting with complex trauma (2) Evidence of ongoing professional development (2)
Experience Essential
Job Specific Experience Experience of working with adults suffering from an smi (2) Experience of working with the adult population who sit under a cmht (2) Psychological core assessment skills (2) Evidence of team working and the ability to work autonomously (2)
Personal Qualities Essential
Personal qualities / attributes A high level of interpersonal skills, self awareness, sensitivity, tact and empathy in all communications (2) Highly developed communication skills and ability to work with adults during times of stress and uncertainty (2) Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively (2)
Additional Requirements Essential
Additional requirements Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle or Trust (2)
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 Alderney Hospital
Ringwood Road
Poole
BH12 4ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)