Psychological Therapist

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salford is looking for a Psychological Therapist dedicated to providing quality therapies for older adults. The role involves assessments and therapies both in clinic and in the community while promoting mental health needs. Applicants should have relevant qualifications in healthcare and experience working with older individuals. This position offers a supportive environment within a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification in health care (counselling, nursing, social work or AHP).
• Training in EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy is preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability for community work and safe home visiting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to older people.
• Utilize various therapeutic approaches adapted to client needs.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Skills

Compassion

Creativity

Expertise in CBT

Person-Centred Counselling

Education

Post graduate diploma in CBT accredited by BABCP

Relevant professional registration e.g. HCPC / BABCP / BACP

Training in clinical supervision

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Psychological Therapist with enthusiasm and interest in working with older people to join a friendly and supportive specialist primary care team. Based at St James House, The Salford Older Adult Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service provides psychological therapies and counselling to older people within the Salford community. We are a unique service and passionate about the needs of older people and equal access to talking therapies.

We are looking for a compassionate and creative individual to deliver high quality talking therapies to older people presenting with a range of psychological difficulties in the context of ageing. You will also be passionate about promoting the mental health needs of older people. You would be part of a small, nurturing team, which includes Psychologists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapist, and a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a service we utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches adapted to the needs of our clients, including CBT, Compassion Focussed Therapy, EMDR and Person-Centred Counselling. We also run groups for carers of people with dementia to support their psychological needs.

The post involves community work and home visiting, so applicants must be able to demonstrate ability/offer a strategy to undertake visits safely and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment, intervention and therapy to older people referred to the service. This will be a mix of clinic based appointments and home visits. There will also be opportunities to be involved in group work.

The post holder will be able to work autonomously within professional guidelines to deliver therapy to older people presenting with a range of emotional difficulties. At times this may also involve working with carers, families and liaison with other health professionals.

There will be opportunities to contribute to research, audit and service development.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description below for full detail on role responsibilities

See also attached the Person Specification for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualification in health care at graduate level in counselling, nursing, social work or AHP plus post graduate diploma (or equivalent) in CBT accredited by BABCP
• Relevant professional registration and accreditation e.g HCPC / BABCP / BACP
• Post qualification training in specialised area of psychological practice eg. CFT, EMDR, CAT
• Training and or Qualification in clinical supervision

Experience

• Experience of providing talking therapies in mental health setting
• Experience of providing talking therapies to older people
• Experience of working with older people with cognitive difficulties
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to others

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.

The Bridgewater Suite, St James House, Pendleton Way

Principal Clinical Psychologist and Service Lead

The Bridgewater Suite, St James House, Pendleton Way