Psychological Therapist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Job description

Job Summary

Contribute to the provision of the Psychological Therapy Services within NSFT. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, carrying a caseload of clients.

Receive regular supervision in line with the Trust Policies and responsible for management of own caseload and ensuring high standards of care are maintained in line with Trust policies and professional codes of practice.

Supervision and consultancy to other mental health professionals and involved in the development of Psychological Therapy provision within the locality as appropriate.

Main Duties of the Job

Role Summary

Contribute to the provision of the Psychological Therapy Services within NSFT. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, carrying a caseload of clients.

Receive regular supervision in line with the Trust Policies and responsible for management of own caseload and ensuring high standards of care are maintained in line with Trust policies and professional codes of practice.

Supervision and consultancy to other mental health professionals and involved in the development of Psychological Therapy provision within the locality as appropriate.

About Us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why Work for Us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Date Posted: 04 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Gross per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: 246-CEN7019661

Job Locations: 80 St Stephens, Norwich, NR1 3RE

Job Responsibilities

Some Of The Benefits You Can Expect:

• NHS pension
• A comprehensive in-house & external training programmes
• Career progression
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• Staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential:

• Health or Social care professional qualification RMN, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
• Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT or family therapy or equivalent

Experience Essential:

• Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
• Group work in mental health
• Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches e.g. DBT, EMDR, IPT

Desirable:

• Audit and research Procedures Service development

Knowledge Essential:

• Awareness of other therapeutic approaches and application
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
• Awareness of safeguarding principles

Skills Essential:

• Work autonomously and set down priorities and practice effective time management
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of individuals, clients, professionals and organisations
• Able to demonstrate a flexible enabling approach to service delivery

Other Essential:

• Accreditation with BABCP or ACAT
• Willingness to share skills, experience and thus promote patient care
• Able to travel independently

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address: 80 St Stephens, Norwich, NR1 3RE

Employer's Website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx