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Motivational Interviewing Therapist
| Posting date: | 30 October 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 November 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Central Lancashire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0939-24 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to be responsible for the delivery of a Motivational Intervention Based Intervention (MIBI) a talking therapy, as part of the COMMITS research study to people who have had a stroke. COMMITS is exploring the effectiveness of MIBI compared with general conversation to see if this helps people to adjust after their stroke. This job will involve delivering the MIBI therapy with people who have had a stroke, either by telephone or video call.
The successful applicant will have experience of using Motivational Interviewing principles in helping clients adjust to health conditions as well as experience of working as part of a team, the ability to engage with stroke survivors and their family members/carers with respect and sensitivity and a genuine interest in improving the quality of life of people with stroke.
The successful applicant will have a Higher Education Diploma/Foundation Degree in a health related area, be computer literate, have experience of using MS Teams and have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
The successful applicant will have experience of using Motivational Interviewing principles in helping clients adjust to health conditions as well as experience of working as part of a team, the ability to engage with stroke survivors and their family members/carers with respect and sensitivity and a genuine interest in improving the quality of life of people with stroke.
The successful applicant will have a Higher Education Diploma/Foundation Degree in a health related area, be computer literate, have experience of using MS Teams and have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
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