Job description

Job responsibilities

We expect all staff to work inline with the Trust's mission, values and strategy with a particular focus on equity. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the details of the post.

Person Specification

Education/Training/ Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• HCPC Registration
• Training in clinical supervision
• Training in adult autism diagnostic assessments

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more relevant specialist areas of psychological practice.
• Management and/or Leadership Training
• Quality Improvement Training
• Reflective practice and/or working with group dynamics training
• Training and/or qualification in Neuropsychological Assessment

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience as a qualified Psychologist working in MDT's for adults with autism, a learning disability, ADHD, complex and mental health
• Autism Diagnostic Assessments
• Assessing capacity to consent
• Working with diverse groups/populations and working with interpreters
• Co-production with service users, carers, staff
• Supervising psychological professionals in relevant service area
• Supervisiong non psychological professionals in relevant service area
• Training MDT's in working with people with autism, learning disability, ADHD, mental health
• Recruitment and selection
• Working with VCSE, LA, other community partners

Desirable

• Managing psychological professions staff and managing non psychological professions staffessionals
• Leading a QI project
• Facilitating MDT reflective practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Adapting communication for the client group
• Knowledge of relevant policy and national guidance
• Highly developed knowledge, theory, practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies with adults with autism, learning disability, ADHD and complex mental health should include CBT
• Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals.

Other

Essential

• Driving license, access to a vehicle and insurance for business travel.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road, Clapham

BEDFORD

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote the understanding of the aims of therapy and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.

To undertake advanced holistic therapeutic assessments with a diverse range and complexity of physical and psychological conditions which increase the risk of falls.

To hold own caseload of clients referred. Taking responsibility for accepting and discharging these patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties required within the pathway as an autonomous practitioner.

To ensure the client record on Systm1 contains the clients full journey in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification Training

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and/or significant care experience

Desirable

• Completed Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working in community/therapy teams
• Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical conditions

Desirable

• Significant experience of client personal, physical and general care tasks

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of a wide range of physical conditions or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.
• Be able to undertake frequent standing, kneeling, crouching, hoisting and other moving and handling procedures Regularly move and handle clients that may require moderate physical effort, in confined spaces and often unsuitable environments, using relevant practical experience, equipment and skills that enable optimum safety and best practice.

Desirable

• Ability to complete basic wound care and clinical observations

Other

Essential

• A passion to learn new therapy skills to support clients
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include weekends, bank holidays)
• Holds a full UK Drivers licence and access to a vehicle to use for work purposes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods NHS Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.

Experience and an NMP qualification in the field of palliative care is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Clear evidence of ongoing clinical and professional development
• First degree relevent to clinical field or willing to work towards or able to demonstrate relevent equivalent experience
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience
• Evidence of working clinically with MS patients

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post registration experience in Neurology nursing including experience at Band 6

Other

Essential

• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working clinically with MS patients
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the current evidence based practice in the management of MS
• Ability to work professionally and safely in a variety of settings including patients home environments and Nurse led clinics
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post registration experience in Neurology nursing including experience at Band 6

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to work both independently and as an effective, flexible team member
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
• Ability to assess , review and evaluate complex patient situations
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using a variety of mediums

Desirable

• Experience in teaching both patients and staff, and developing/ facilitating appropriate learning sessions
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Experience in developing guidelines, audit, evaluation and report writing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Admin Block

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered general nurse
• Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Ability to manage caseload
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills

Desirable

• Experience of clinical leadership
• Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
• Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
• Sharp Debridement

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in Wound care and how they impact on local services

Desirable

• Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
• Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work within a team

Desirable

• Ability to disseminate complex information to others

Other

Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Self-motivating/directing
• Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards.

2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards

3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis

4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required.

5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses.

6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression.

Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
• oNVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experiance

Desirable

• Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models

Kowledge and Experience

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve
• Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
• Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards
• Able to travel Trust wide if required
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive behaviour

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Kings Wharf

Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS

London

E8 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist qualified practitioners in conducting crisis assessments and gatekeeping processes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and care planning.
• Monitor and report changes in mental state, behaviour and risk.
• Identify early warning signs of relapse and deterioration.
• Undertake physical health monitoring including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Temperature
  • Respiratory rate
  • Oxygen saturation
  • Weight and BMI
• Report abnormalities to registered clinicians promptly.
• Deliver brief interventions and health promotion advice.
• Contribute to safeguarding assessments and interventions.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, assistant practitioner qualification, nursing associate qualification, additional training to diploma level or equivalent short courses/ training/ experience
• previous experience in mental health
• Data collection, computer literacy, ability to record notes accurately and in a timely manner.

Desirable

• Ability to plan resource requirement to meet changing care needs.
• Ability to work on own initiative, adaptable whilst recognising own limits.
• Previous experience working with adults with mental health needs

Essential

Essential

• Previous experience working with adults with mental health needs
• Experience of the principles of recovery, person-centred planning, and safeguarding.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Ball House

kimbolton Road

BEDFORD

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.

JD Pending RC Approval

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview).
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
• Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act )/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post

Desirable

• A higher degree such as MD or PhD

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health

TEACHING

Essential

• Experience in teaching junior staff
• Good teaching and communication skills
• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals

Desirable

• Medical education qualification

CLINICAL SKILLS AND SUPERVISION

Essential

• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team
• Self-motivating and innovative
• Expertise in risk assessment
• Confident in therapeutic risk taking

Desirable

• Experience in supervising trainee doctors and SAS doctors

ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Ability to work as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-model team
• Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that

Desirable

• Formal leadership and management training
• Experience of team /service leadership

RESEARCH AND AUDIT

Essential

• Experience of research work, especially in general hospital patients and / or patients with medically unexplained symptoms
• Audit experience

Desirable

• Experience of grant-funded project work
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,1371 - per annum, pro rata for part time) .

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

ADD CONTACT DETAILS FOR CONTACT /. INFORMAL CHATS OR VISITS

NAME - Lisa London

JOB TITLE - Head of Service CONTACT NUMBER - 07976743403 EMAIL - [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Health Visitor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with families with safeguarding needs
• Experience of working with babies, children, young people and their families in the community setting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Lynton house

Ilford

Essex

IG1 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy administrative team at the Waltham Forest Memory Service for a fixed-term, twelve-month contract at pay Band 3.

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality care and support to the diverse communities we serve. Guided by our core values of inclusivity, compassion, and innovation, we aim to improve lives and deliver exceptional healthcare services. Our supportive and collaborative culture ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful change.

The Role

In this key administrative role, you will provide essential support to ensure the smooth operation of our Memory Service. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including team members, service users and carers to ensure effective communication and efficient processes. Your efforts will make a direct impact on the quality and timeliness of the care we provide.

• Communicate effectively with a range of individuals, in person or by phone, ensuring professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity to communication barriers.
• Respond to enquiries and take appropriate actions on behalf of the service, whether by phone, in person, or through correspondence, within agreed time frames.
• Managing the Memory Service’s Team Inbox; receiving and logging new referrals and enquiries into the service.
• Arrange and take minutes or notes at meetings that are intended for internal review only.

• Handling the booking of clinical appointments and clinics on RIO.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of our communities.
• Enjoy a competitive salary within Band 3, with clear pay transparency and opportunities for growth.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive workplace that prioritises professional development and progression.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,1371 - per annum, pro rata for part time) High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,346 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum, pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

For further information or an informal conversation about this role please contact:

NAME: Marcus Yorke

POSITION: Service Manager

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or
• equivalent standard of
• literacy and numeracy
• NVQ
• Administration/Customer
• Service Level 3 or
• equivalent level of
• proven experience

Desirable

• N/A

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy office
• environment
• Experience of storing
• and
• maintaining records

Desirable

• Working in an NHS
• environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Red Oak Lodge

London

Greater London

E11 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will work collaboratively as a member of this multi-disciplinary specialist community team to undertake psychotherapeutic assessments and deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to service users with complex emotional needs who present with high risk to themselves and/or others. The post holder will be required to participate in weekly team consultation meetings, and will offer specialist advice, supervision, training, and consultation to other professionals, teams and colleagues in the wider integrated care system to support the delivery of effective and efficient psychologically-informed care and treatment across the offer for people with complex emotional needs in East London

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Qualification in one of the following Mental Health Professions: Social Work OR Occupational Therapy OR Community Psychiatric Nursing OR Psychology Current HCPC/NMC/SWE/BACP registration
• Willingness to complete the Accredited post-graduate training in DBT

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering DBT Therapy and/or DBT informed interventions
• Foundational training in DBT

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience of autonomously managing a caseload in a community CAMHS mental health setting.
• Substantial clinical experience working with people with a diagnosis of 'personality disorder' as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team.
• Experience of conducting psychologically informed assessments, group interventions, risk assessments, mental state assessments, safety planning and crisis interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of working with young people with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance misuse and psychosis.
• Experience of offering psychological interventions to people with complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of 'personality disorder'.
• Experience, skills and ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals.
• Experience of supervising staff and/or students.

Desirable

• Experience of using outcome measures in clinical practice.
• Experience of teaching/training others.
• Active participation in co-produced service planning and delivery.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NICE guidelines for management and treatment of 'personality disorder'; awareness of relevant research and its implications for clinical practice.
• Knowledge and skills in an evidence-based therapy for people with ''personality disorder'' (DBT).
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the welfare of clients with mental health difficulties and a diagnosis of 'personality disorder' and their friends/families (including children).
• Ability to apply an understanding of diversity, difference and rights to interactions with people with complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of 'personality disorder.'
• Knowledge of, and ability to, operate within professional and ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, issues of confidentiality and consent.
• Knowledge of, and ability to assess, mental capacity.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and flexibly across services.
• Ability to analyse and manage complex multi-factorial clinical information from a range of sources integrating it into a formulation utilising a biopsychosocial model.
• Ability to undertake a dynamic risk assessment and develop a safety plan in collaboration with service users.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of risk management practice with service users who have a diagnosis of ''personality disorder''.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to deal with highly stressful situations arising with service users, carers and staff.
• Ability to empathise in a complex, sensitive or emotional environment.
• Sensitivity to and ability to deal with hostility and antagonism in a constructive manner.
• Ability to sensitively and effectively communicate complex and highly sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively manage endings and service transitions which may evoke strong emotions and reactions for service users.
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support and supervision. Ability to organise own workload effectively, prioritising a complex range of tasks and responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines.
• Good IT skills and sound understanding of Word, Powerpoint, Access and Excel.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to propose, plan, implement and evaluate psychological interventions and service developments.
• Demonstrable skills in clinical outcome evaluation, audit, research and/or clinical governance.

Desirable

• Ability to clearly and concisely convey psychological principles and concepts.
• Knowledge and skills in use of statistical software platforms for data analysis (e.g. R-studio, Statistica, SPSS).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham, City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets

385 Barking Road

Newham, City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets

E13 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and person specification please see attached JD & PS.

For contact information please see below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered) or counsellor/qualified psychotherapist
• AND Training/willing to train in at least one of the following NICE recommended psychological therapies: - Couple Therapy for Depression - Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - PCE-CfD
• Current registration with required registration body (BACP, UKCP or HCPC)

Desirable

• Talking therapies experience
• Experience in delivering recognised and approved psychological therapies in a primary care setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ Talking Therapies settings
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out safety assessments within scope of practice
• Understanding of issues surrounding clinical safety
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Training

Essential

• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this

Other Requirements

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and Motivation.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and case management positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Union Street Clinic

Union Street

Bedford

MK40 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the job description and person/role specification.

Band 4 EMHP/CWP trainees are eligible to apply for this position. Subject to satisfactory performance, successful completion of and graduation from the relevant training programme and progression towards the required professional accreditation, the post will be re-banded to a Band 5 position.

You will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified practitioner, autonomously and responsibly within your scope of practice, alongside education and health colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or IAPT 'Child Wellbeing Practitioner' post graduate diploma Post qualification experience as an EMHP and experience of working in schools.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD - Continuous Professional Development in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Family work training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work).
• Experience of assessing children and young people who present with more mild to moderate mental health problems and to rapidly access more specialist services.
• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.

Desirable

• Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
• Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families. Ability to conduct group parenting and group young person programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and screenings of children and young people.
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately and to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage.

Desirable

• Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charter House

Alma Street

Luton

LU1 2PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details.

For further information and/or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Marsha Mungo-Okolie,Senior CAMHS Practitioner - [email protected]

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Recognised EMHP or CWP qualification
• Applied for registration with BABCP and/or BPS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with schools
• Experience of delivering evidence-based approaches for mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people
• Experience of routine outcome monitoring and feedback

Desirable

• Experience working as part of an MHST
• Experience of service development
• Experience of working with CYP with neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience of delivering group work
• Experience of delivering teaching/training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current guidelines and recent developments in evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems
• Knowledge of legislation and implications clinical practice in relation to children, young people and their families
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and families with a high level of deprivation
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside of the team
• Ability to engage and maintain collaborative relationships with CYP and families
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Awareness of limits of competence and ability to use supervision

Desirable

• Knowledge of current guidelines in terms of the implementation of the whole-school approach in education

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within the Borough of Tower Hamlets according to school allocation and need

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tower Hamlets CAMHS

18 Greatorex Street

London

E1 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like the opportunity to be part of our professional and friendly team we would like to hear from you.

Please contact either Helen White - [email protected] or Jane Brown - [email protected]

Telephone number - 01525 638614

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEnglish & Math's GCSE or equivalent
• oGood standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

• oNVQ Admin

Experience

Essential

• oAdvanced Administration skills at a senior level
• oHealth/Social care patient information systems
• oHealth/Social care patient information systems
• oWorking as part of an administrative team for at least a year

Desirable

• oReception duties on a Health or Social Care setting
• oExperience in a health/mental health, education or social services setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oComputer literacy and word processing skills (MSOffice Word)
• oData entry skills
• oAbility to prioritise workload & plan & organise own time effectively
• oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a pressured environment

Desirable

• oKnowledge & understanding of medical terms
• oKnowledge of Patient Administration systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whichellos Wharf

The Elms, Stoke Road

Leighton Buzzard

LU7 2TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)