Child & Adolescent Lead Psychotherapist

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, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to be part of the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service.

The Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Rehabilitation Practitioners.

The team provides short-term intensive rehabilitation to patients in their own homes following a period of illness or injury. You will have support from and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred rehabilitation programmes.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and basic knowledge of Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy
• Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to community rehabilitation
• Ability to work under own direction
• Able to travel to meet the needs of the role

The successful candidate will work alongside the therapy staff to promote independence and improve function for people recently discharged from hospital.

Working for our organisation

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID-19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places great importance on proper onboarding. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. The induction takes place at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

Outer London – 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part-time staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

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.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected because this document is an important part of the assessment process. Applicants may seek appropriate support with applications if needed for declared disabilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent achieved
• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting and basic therapy knowledge
• Associate Practitioner Course or relevant experience

Experience

• Extensive experience working as a Band 3 rehabilitation assistant in a community setting
• Minimum of two years at a Band 3 or equivalent
• Experience providing supervision
• Awareness of relevant therapy techniques
• Experience working in adult social care

Knowledge

• Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF, and clinical governance priorities
• Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to the community setting
• Knowledge of multi-professional working
• Understanding the need for professional conduct

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

• An award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long-term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff.
• A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve work-life balance through flexible working opportunities and support for working parents and carers. Recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ by Working Families.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, wellbeing conversations, and health and wellbeing ambassadors.
• Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits can be found in this link.

As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we want to accommodate flexible arrangements such as job shares, part-time hours, or other patterns. Speak to us about how we can support your needs.