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High Intensity Therapist- Learning Disability
NHS
South Shields
On-site
GBP 46,000 - 53,000
Full time
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Job summary
The NHS is seeking a High Intensity Therapist specializing in Learning Disability to provide high-quality treatments in primary care. In this permanent full-time role, you will deliver interventions and promote mental health among clients with learning disabilities while supporting your own professional development through ongoing training and supervision.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in mental health services and treatment modalities like CBT, IPT, EMDR.
- Understanding of anxiety and depression in patients with Learning Disabilities.
- Ability to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide high intensity interventions as part of the Talking Therapies team.
- Conduct screenings and individualized treatment sessions for clients with learning disabilities.
- Work towards national and local recovery targets.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Req#: C9155-CMAHP-0625-47?language=en&page=226&sort=publicationDateDe
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in individuals with a Learning Disability/Difficulty.
- 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.
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation.
- Full range of skills and competencies required to deliver relevant.
- Computer literate.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT / relevant therapy.
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation.
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
- Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops.
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups.
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Experience of working with individuals with a suspected or diagnosed Learning Disability.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma or Degree)
- OR Equivalent e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ post graduate qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT or another IAPT appropriate evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma.
- AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
- 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 personal development 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 a 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.
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in individuals with a Learning Disability/Difficulty.
- 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.
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation.
- Full range of skills and competencies required to deliver relevant.
- Computer literate.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT / relevant therapy.
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation.
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
- Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops.
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups.
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Experience of working with individuals with a suspected or diagnosed Learning Disability.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma or Degree)
- OR Equivalent e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ post graduate qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT or another IAPT appropriate evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma.
- AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
- 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 personal development 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 a 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.
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health problems?
Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies?
Do you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent, and amazing ?
If the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you.
South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and national level.
The post holder will have an exciting opportunity to support our Learning Disability pathway which offers screenings and treatment to clients who have a Learning Disability and are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Treatment sessions will be offered via 1:1 as well as group interventions. The post holder will also have the opportunity to develop pathways into the service through liaison with key referrers, attend service promotional events and develop their skills through innovative service developments. Having experience in using reasonable adjustments and working with clients that require individualised treatment plans will be key for this role.
The post holder will provide screenings and high intensity interventions as part of the Talking Therapies team which includes various therapeutic models including CBT, IPT, CAT, EMDR, and Counselling.
The post holder will be expected to have a commitment to a holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client need through 1:1 work and group work utilising reasonable adjustments where required.
There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and external training.
Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service.
Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
25 June 2025
Agenda for change
Band 7
£46,148 to £52,809 a year 2025/26 pay award pending (£47,810-£54,710)
Permanent
Full-time
C9155-CMAHP-0625-47
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 8PS
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service, which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE high intensity treatment interventions such as CBT, IPT, EMDR, CAT, Counselling for Depression. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
Will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times.
Job descriptionPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service, which incorporates Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE high intensity treatment interventions such as CBT, IPT, EMDR, CAT, Counselling for Depression. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
Will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
To meet targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times.
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.
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) .
Additional informationThis 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.
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) .
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 8PS
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre
Prince Edward Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 8PS
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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