Adult/Systemic/Group Psychotherapist - Band 7

Band 7 Adult / Systemic / Group Psychotherapist

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (THTT) is one of the leading national IAPT services and we are keen to recruit an experienced Psychotherapist who will be part of a Relational Therapies team working alongside psychological therapists trained in a range of therapies including Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) EMDR, person-centred and Group Interventions. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients.

We are looking for a new member to join the team who is committed, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the service and embrace different ways of working.

These vacancies are offered as 1.0 fte x permanent post, with the expectation that all clinical staff work one late evening per week (11am until 7pm). We are able to consider applicants with a preference for working part time / job share.

If you were interested in this position as a remote position, this would be offered on a fixed term basis. Please state your preference in your supporting information. Lastly, we are able to consider applicants who are soon to complete their training, or who are in the process of registering with their professional body.

For more information, please contact:
Sarah Clarke, Relational LeadSarah.Clarke34@nhs.net

Closing Date: 4th June 2023

Interview Date: Thursday 15thJune 23

The post holder will be part of a very dynamic team and will work alongside therapists trained in a range of therapies including systemic and couple therapies, EMDR, CBT, DIT, psychodynamic and integrative therapies and a well- established PWP team. We also have a dedicated team working with physical health related problems and long term conditions.

The post holder should come with highly developed assessment and therapy skills relevant to working in a Primary Care IAPT service. The post-holder will have relevant professional registration e.g. UKCP - full clinical membership, British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) - registered member, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – registered member. We are able to consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining their professional registration. Ideally, candidates will also be trained and qualified to practice in at one of the NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression, Counselling for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT).

The post holder will also carry out telephone assessments in order to establish suitability for the service and work collaboratively with the client to design a package of interventions or sign-post to other services if not suitable.

THTT is committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in specialist areas of interest in keeping with service needs and development. The post-holder will receive regular supervision from experienced clinicians and there will be opportunities to attend various in-house CPD events. Our service is also committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and creating and maintaining a positive working environment.

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies is an exceptional talking therapies service with excellent development opportunities. We are committed to the progression of our team members and our posts are formulated to allow for development of clinical expertise in chosen clinical areas. As well as offering a range of therapies, the service also runs as a training centre, therefore offering opportunities for supervision and training.

The post holder should come with highly developed assessment and therapy skills relevant to working in a Primary Care IAPT service. In addition to your core training, you would ideally also be trained and a qualified practitioner in at least one of the following NICE recommended high intensity therapies: Couples Therapy for Depression, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). We will also consider those with a good track record in evidence-based brief psychodynamic therapy as relevant to a primary care setting.

We will support those wishing to develop their careers by training in other recognised modalities. We also value experience or interest in delivering therapy in a group format. The post holder will work with clients who present with a range of depression and anxiety disorders. A part of their case load, the post holder will also routinely carry out telephone assessments.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and work in various community settings (including GP surgeries) and psychological treatment centres.

We are looking for a new member to join the team who is committed, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the service and embrace different ways of working. This post offers opportunities to work with a range of professionals from different therapeutic backgrounds and to be part of an evolving, integrating team. Members of our team are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and creating and maintaining a positive working environment.