Hi Intensity Therapist Qualified

The closing date is 25th Oct 2024

Job summary

We are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals, to work as Hi Intensity Therapists who are trained in and qualified as either; CBT, EMDR or IPT Therapists. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established Talking Therapies Service on the Isle of Wight and will contribute to a stepped care model of service delivery for people with anxiety and depression.

This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a real difference to the lives of local people, by offering fast access to evidence based interventions supported by NICE guidelines. The Talking Therapies Service has a reputation for innovation and excellence and is committed to improving access to psychological therapies.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in busy talking therapies and been qualified as a Hi Intensity Therapist with that service.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The post holder will deliver evidence-based therapy in primary care, to clients who have a range of mild to moderate, and severe common mental health problems.

The post holder will deliver the evidence based interventions via differing modalities such as a group setting, face to face, and e-clinics.

The post holder will participate in caseload management on a monthly basis.

The post holder will participate in clinical supervision on a weekly basis.

The post holder will adhere to an activity contract agreed with the service manager at appraisal.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining continued professional development for professional accreditation and keeping a log of all related CPD.

The post holder will be seen as a skilled practitioner who will be a resource for the team and a source of clinical excellence and advice.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Post Graduate Diploma course in CBT

OR

Qualified in IPT and reflects the IPT competency framework

OR

Qualification in EMDR and reflects the EMDR competency framework

Desirable

Qualification in more than 1 therapy, eg CBT and EMDR or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

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 Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact: 

Laura Brock 

iownt.talkingtherapiesiow@nhs.net 

01983532860 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 7 

Salary

£46148.00  to £52809.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Full-Time 

Reference number

348-IOW-5910 

Job locations

The Gables 
Halberry Lane 
Newport 
Isle of Wight 
PO30 2ER 

Attachments

Job Description