Cognitive Behavioural Therapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (or Practitioner Psychologist with the relevant CBT qualifications and experience) to join this specialist, multidisciplinary team based at the Maudsley Hospital. The Neurorehab Neuropsychiatry Outpatient Service offers assessment and treatment for functional neurological disorders (FND) as well as working with the psychiatric complications of neurological and neurosurgical disorders, including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, memory disorders, brain tumours, etc. Within the wider service we provide Neuropsychiatric and Neuropsychological assessment and treatment, CBT and Physiotherapy. We are looking for a dependable, experienced therapist to work as an autonomous practitioner whilst receiving specialist CBT supervision in the delivery of evidence-based treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders. In addition to managing a caseload of service users, there will be opportunities to be involved in ongoing research and audit projects evaluating the efficacy of treatment, as well as taking advantage of the wide variety of teaching and training available within the Neuropsychiatry Service and the wider Trust. As the NHS looks to expand the availability of services for FND, this post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the assessment and treatment of this condition as well as other neuropsychiatric disorders., The successful candidate will provide highly specialist psychotherapy assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Neurorehab Neuropsychiatry Out-Patients service based upon an analysis of complex factors contributing to the client's presentation and selectively drawing on an appropriate CBT model. They will be responsible for managing their caseload whilst receiving clinical and managerial supervision from the senior members of the team. They will maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines. They will be responsible for the collection and audit of outcome data in order to contribute to the further development of the service. There will also be opportunities to participate in teaching and training of CBT skills for neuropsychiatric disorders within workshops run by the service. The successful candidate will need to have excellent organisational skills, a well-developed sense of empathy, good listening skills and the ability to concentrate for extended periods. They should have a keen attention to detail and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner whilst also being able to work well within a team. We are keen to offer flexible working arrangements, and the experience of the pandemic has shown us that some of our clients welcome the flexibility of remote therapy. We can negotiate arrangements for hybrid working within this role.,

• To provide a highly specialist psychotherapy service to Neuropsychiatry out-patients including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of outcomes.
• To provide this highly specialised psychotherapy service to a broad client group presenting with functional neurological disorder (FND), including patients with dissociative seizures, functional motor disorder and functional weakness. To also work with patients with organic neurological conditions (such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis) re issues of adjustment, anxiety and depression.
• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a specialist within Neuropsychiatry.
• To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
• To work as an autonomous professional within BABCP guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.
• To agree outcomes targets with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved., KR 1 Clinical and Client Care
• To act as a therapist providing highly specialist psychotherapy assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the Neuropsychiatry Out-Patients service based upon an analysis of complex factors contributing to the presentation and selectively drawing on an appropriate CBT model. When needed, to deliver evidence based psychological treatments within the boundaries of clinical trials. Complete outcomes and modify and adapt interventions drawing upon a range of theoretical options.
• To provide culturally appropriate professional interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.
• To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning
• To contribute to the effective working of the team and to a psychotherapeutically informed framework for the service.
• To contribute to the team or service's delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.
• To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.
• To advise other members of the service on specialist psychotherapeutic care of clients.
• To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans.
• To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support practice in individual work and work with other team members.
KR 3 Policy and service development
• To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.
• To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.
• To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users and carers in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.
KR 4 Care or management of resources
• To take care of, and use carefully, the Trust's equipment and physical resources.
• To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed.
KR 5 Management and supervision
• To supervise honorary psychotherapists within own area of specialism.
• To contribute to the appraisal of more junior psychotherapists, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the recruitment of more junior psychotherapists, as appropriate.
• To provide supervision for the psychotherapeutic work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate.
KR 6 Teaching and Training
• To undertake occasional teaching and training of honorary psychotherapists and specialist training to other professions in the Neurorehab Neuropsychiatry Out-Patients service as appropriate.
• To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the Neurorehab Neuropsychiatry Out-Patient service by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in the psychotherapies and wider Neuropsychiatry services, and by implementing knowledge gained in practice.
• To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.
KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance
• To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
• To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.
KR 8 Research and development
• To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits.
• To provide expertise in specialist research areas which will contribute to the development of the Neurorehab Neuropsychiatry Out-Patients Service.
KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
• To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychotherapist according to BABCP and Trust guidelines.
• To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BABCP and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.
· To comply with BABCP Standards of Ethics and Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
• To adhere to the BABCP Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
KR10 General
• To travel to team or service meetings as appropriate and across the Trust when required.
• To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group and follow trust policies relating to its management.
• To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations with skill and tact when dealing with highly complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues; taking account of sensory and cultural barriers to communication.
• To provide psychological support to clients who are experiencing (or have experienced) serious emotional trauma and also to provide support to carers and staff working with such clients and to support others involved in such situations.
The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. We aim to put this commitment into practice by: + Embedding our commitment to tackling inequality, eliminating discrimination and harassment; promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations in our everyday practice + Ensuring that all our services and all staff understand and support our commitment + We believe that people who use our services, their carers and our staff, should be treated with compassion, respect and dignity Please note: + That all applications for this post will need to be made online + That you read and understand the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria + That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible + That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs + That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful + That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees + That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process + That we are a smoke-free Trust SLaM is a Stonewall Diversity Champion , Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in Europe' Helpful Resource: How to Use TRAC for Job Applications If you're preparing to apply for a role, this guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to use TRAC effectively throughout the application process: Using TRAC to apply

NHS AfC: Band 8a South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond. We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'. We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers. The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust. Our Values We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special. As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working., The Neurorehab Neuropsychiatry Outpatient Service is made up of a team of Neuropsychiatrists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Neuropsychologists, a Physiotherapist, Neurologists, a Business Manager and a team of Service Administrators providing support. The service operates within the Outpatient Department of the Maudsley Hospital. There are regular team meetings and intra-service teaching sessions which afford the opportunity to engage with team members from across the wider Neuropsychiatry Service (which includes the Lishman Unit inpatient service and the FiND Programme day service, both based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital). Our team and the Trust headquarters are both located at Denmark Hill, less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green space of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high street that offers great shopping opportunities and a wide range of restaurants.