About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EMDR therapist to join the research team working on a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT). The positions are associated with the UCL, and based in North London Foundation Trust (NLFT). This is part time post with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week (0.4wte). The exact hours will be agreed once successful candidates are appointed.
The EYE-D trial aims to establish the efficacy of EMDR, compared with usual care for patients with depression in primary care. An embedded mechanistic study will aim to determine if reductions in depression are mediated by key memory-processing mechanisms and if working memory capacity is associated with treatment response. A nested qualitative study will examine the acceptability of EMDR for depression, further explore mechanisms, and identify possible causes of differing responses. We will also estimate the cost of delivering EMDR in the NHS. The practitioner will be an EMDR-Europe accredited practitioner with core professional training in a psychological therapy.
The therapists will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Prof Glyn Lewis, and research assistants who are based in the UCL Division of Psychiatry, who are a world leading multidisciplinary centre for mental health research and education. The research programme is wide ranging with strengths in epidemiology, randomised controlled trials, old age psychiatry, health services research and molecular genetics.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will primarily work within the context of a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT), which is funded by the NIHR Efficacy and Mechanisms Evaluation (EME) scheme. The EYE-D trial (EMDR for depression) is led from the University of Bristol and is being run in collaboration with the University of Exeter and University College London.
The EMDR practitioners will work using the EMDR for depression (DeprEnd) protocol. Training in this protocol and regular expert supervision will be provided. Initial training will be provided during the first two months of employment, including two training cases, together with training in trial protocols and procedures.
Each patient will be offered a course of 12-18 sessions. All sessions will take place in-person at the patients GP surgery, other local NHS premises or the University depending on room availability. Therapists will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in travelling to deliver therapy in line with NLFT policies.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care Why NLFT?
We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details on the duties and personal specification, please refer to the attached Job Description document
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registrations Essential
Core professional training in a psychological therapy e.g. a postgraduate degree/clinical qualification e.g. DClinPsych or equivalent or alternative professional qualification in CBT or other NHS compliant psychological therapy (interpersonal therapy (IPT); dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT) or counselling) and experience of delivering therapy Accredited as EMDR Practitioner with EMDR Europe
Desirable
Further postgraduate qualifications (e.g. clinically relevant PhD) or training in relevant areas e.g. professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design/analysis)
Experience/ Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and experience of delivering EMDR (including complex presentations) Substantial experience of working with people with mental health problems, particularly mood and/or anxiety/stress-related disorders An understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practices
Desirable
Experience of delivering therapy within a research study Awareness of Good Clinical Practice, data protection and research governance requirements
Skills/ Abilities Essential
Full range of skills and competences as laid out in the competence framework for EMDR (Roth, Pilling & Dudley, 2020) Highly specialized clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of people with trauma-related presentations Ability to manage a caseload, keep records methodically and to negotiate with each client the appropriate length of therapy (with input from supervisor) Ability to communicate sensitive information in highly emotional circumstances to patients, carers and colleagues
Personal Qualities / Other Requirements Essential
Highly developed interpersonal skills, with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Ability and willingness to offer therapy outside standard office hours (e.g. early evening 5-8pm) Able to travel to GP practices and other local sites as required for successful delivery of the trial
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.
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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 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Talking Therapies Services
St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way
London
NW1 0PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)