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Highly Specialist Senior Psychodynamic Psychotherapist/ Psychologist
| Posting date: | 23 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,927 - £68,676 per annum Incl. of inner HCAs pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 8AZ |
| Company: | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6866155/334-CLI-6866155 |
Summary
A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for anexperienced and thoughtful Psychodynamic Psychotherapistto join the Southwark Primary CareMental HealthTeam Psychology and Psychotherapy Team. We want someone who can assistwith the day to day running of a psychotherapy team alongside other modalities. We are looking for someone who understands (or is willing to learn) the context of a psychiatry MDT, and can work with fellow clinicians to bring out the best therapy options for patients in a context of limited resources
We look forward to receiving your application if you have skills in assessment and therapy with patients who present with complex lives, significantadversityand long-term interpersonal difficulties.
We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:
• Evidence of significant knowledge and skills in psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Experience of or interest in training in evidence based psychodynamic treatment models such as Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy
• Skills,experienceor training in supervision of psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Sound clinical risk assessment and management; formulation skills, and an ability to write assessment reports
• A commitment to active management of waiting lists and patient flow. Skills with Excel and TEAMS would be an advantage
• A commitment to taking a proactive stance in challenging racism and discrimination and supporting the development of a culturally competent service.
• To take up the role of a senior clinician in the Psychodynamic team and the Psychology and Psychotherapies team. Duties will includeassistingthe team with screening referrals and managing the waiting list.
• To provide1-2 supervision groups for psychotherapy Band 7 staff, honorarypsychotherapistsand trainee psychotherapists
• To provide line management for Band 7 psychotherapists.
• Toprovidehighlyspecialist psychotherapy assessments, for patients referred for psychodynamic psychotherapy in SouthwarkPCMHT P&P. This would include planning of treatment,monitoringoutcomes, liaising withreferrersand recording contacts,riskand outcomes on the electronic record system.
• To offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,and/or one of the structured Psychodynamic Psychotherapies such as Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy for Complex Care (DITCC) or Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP).
• Toassistwith work and projects relevant to senior clinicians in liaison with the principal psychodynamic psychotherapist and other senior staff in the team.
• To offer, where requested reflective practice, clinical consultation or other support to other professions in the wider psychiatric team.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM)providethe widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very feworganisationsin the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a localpopulation of 1.1 millionpeople.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of anorganisationwith a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learningopportunities, andhave the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014;providingan extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Key Responsibilities:
KR 1 Clinical and Client Care
· To provide highly specialist psychotherapy assessments, formulations and planning of interventions for clients in the service.
· To offer psychodynamic treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, personality disorders, offending behaviour, etc., at levels expected of a senior psychotherapist who has achieved the equivalent of a degree in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
· Experience or training in structured psychodynamic models such as Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy will be an advantage.
· To provide culturally appropriate professional assessments and treatments
· 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 or service 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 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 evidence based practice and/or currently understood best practice-based evidence, 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
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 trainee and qualified psychodynamic psychotherapists
KR 6 Teaching and Training
· To offer training or teaching as required by the service.
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 assist with audit and QI projects relevant to reducing waiting times, as requested.
KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
· To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychotherapist according to BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT and Trust guidelines.
· To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT 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 BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT Standards of Ethics and Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
· To adhere to the BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
KR10 General
· 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 (such as challenging behaviour, verbal abuse) and to support others involved in such situations.
Person Specification: Essential
Qualifications and Professional Registration
· Entry-level qualification in Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Adult Psychotherapy that has been accepted by theBPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENTfor purposes of professional registration.(A/I)
· Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice–based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher.(A/I/R)
· Registered with theBPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENTas a Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Adult Psychotherapist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by theBPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT registration body.(A/I)
Knowledge
· Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised assessments and interventions for adults with complex mental health difficulties(A/I/R)
· Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant psychodynamic psychotherapy treatment).(A/I/R)
· Advanced knowledge of clinical assessment and psychometrics (e.g. experience of use of CORE, WSAS and other outcome measures used in SLAM).(A/I/R)
· Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.(A/I/R)
· Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.(A/I/R)
Experience
· Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in psychodynamic psychotherapy.(A/I)
· Experience of specialist psychotherapy assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needsof a complex nature in secondary care in adult mental health).(A/I)
· Experience of supervising psychotherapists having completed the relevant training.(A/I)
· Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.(A/I)
· Experience of carrying out audit or service evaluation projects.(A/I)
Skills
· To deliver psychotherapy across cultural and other differences.
· To select and administer specialist psychotherapy assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
· To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
· To plan and schedule assessment for individual clients
· Well-developed IT skills.(A/I/R)
· Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups(A/I/R).
Abilities
· Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.(A/I/R)
· Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.(A/I/R)
· Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these.(A/I)
· Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.(A/I)
· Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.(A/I)
Person Specification: Desirable
Experience
· The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do.
Please note thatif we receive a great number of applications we reserve the right to close applications early.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Feb 2025
We are looking for anexperienced and thoughtful Psychodynamic Psychotherapistto join the Southwark Primary CareMental HealthTeam Psychology and Psychotherapy Team. We want someone who can assistwith the day to day running of a psychotherapy team alongside other modalities. We are looking for someone who understands (or is willing to learn) the context of a psychiatry MDT, and can work with fellow clinicians to bring out the best therapy options for patients in a context of limited resources
We look forward to receiving your application if you have skills in assessment and therapy with patients who present with complex lives, significantadversityand long-term interpersonal difficulties.
We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:
• Evidence of significant knowledge and skills in psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Experience of or interest in training in evidence based psychodynamic treatment models such as Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy
• Skills,experienceor training in supervision of psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Sound clinical risk assessment and management; formulation skills, and an ability to write assessment reports
• A commitment to active management of waiting lists and patient flow. Skills with Excel and TEAMS would be an advantage
• A commitment to taking a proactive stance in challenging racism and discrimination and supporting the development of a culturally competent service.
• To take up the role of a senior clinician in the Psychodynamic team and the Psychology and Psychotherapies team. Duties will includeassistingthe team with screening referrals and managing the waiting list.
• To provide1-2 supervision groups for psychotherapy Band 7 staff, honorarypsychotherapistsand trainee psychotherapists
• To provide line management for Band 7 psychotherapists.
• Toprovidehighlyspecialist psychotherapy assessments, for patients referred for psychodynamic psychotherapy in SouthwarkPCMHT P&P. This would include planning of treatment,monitoringoutcomes, liaising withreferrersand recording contacts,riskand outcomes on the electronic record system.
• To offer Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,and/or one of the structured Psychodynamic Psychotherapies such as Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy for Complex Care (DITCC) or Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP).
• Toassistwith work and projects relevant to senior clinicians in liaison with the principal psychodynamic psychotherapist and other senior staff in the team.
• To offer, where requested reflective practice, clinical consultation or other support to other professions in the wider psychiatric team.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM)providethe widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very feworganisationsin the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a localpopulation of 1.1 millionpeople.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of anorganisationwith a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learningopportunities, andhave the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014;providingan extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Key Responsibilities:
KR 1 Clinical and Client Care
· To provide highly specialist psychotherapy assessments, formulations and planning of interventions for clients in the service.
· To offer psychodynamic treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, personality disorders, offending behaviour, etc., at levels expected of a senior psychotherapist who has achieved the equivalent of a degree in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
· Experience or training in structured psychodynamic models such as Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy will be an advantage.
· To provide culturally appropriate professional assessments and treatments
· 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 or service 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 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 evidence based practice and/or currently understood best practice-based evidence, 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
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 trainee and qualified psychodynamic psychotherapists
KR 6 Teaching and Training
· To offer training or teaching as required by the service.
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 assist with audit and QI projects relevant to reducing waiting times, as requested.
KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
· To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychotherapist according to BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT and Trust guidelines.
· To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT 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 BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT Standards of Ethics and Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
· To adhere to the BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
KR10 General
· 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 (such as challenging behaviour, verbal abuse) and to support others involved in such situations.
Person Specification: Essential
Qualifications and Professional Registration
· Entry-level qualification in Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Adult Psychotherapy that has been accepted by theBPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENTfor purposes of professional registration.(A/I)
· Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice–based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher.(A/I/R)
· Registered with theBPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENTas a Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Adult Psychotherapist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by theBPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT registration body.(A/I)
Knowledge
· Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised assessments and interventions for adults with complex mental health difficulties(A/I/R)
· Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant psychodynamic psychotherapy treatment).(A/I/R)
· Advanced knowledge of clinical assessment and psychometrics (e.g. experience of use of CORE, WSAS and other outcome measures used in SLAM).(A/I/R)
· Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.(A/I/R)
· Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.(A/I/R)
Experience
· Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in psychodynamic psychotherapy.(A/I)
· Experience of specialist psychotherapy assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needsof a complex nature in secondary care in adult mental health).(A/I)
· Experience of supervising psychotherapists having completed the relevant training.(A/I)
· Post-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.(A/I)
· Experience of carrying out audit or service evaluation projects.(A/I)
Skills
· To deliver psychotherapy across cultural and other differences.
· To select and administer specialist psychotherapy assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
· To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
· To plan and schedule assessment for individual clients
· Well-developed IT skills.(A/I/R)
· Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups(A/I/R).
Abilities
· Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.(A/I/R)
· Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.(A/I/R)
· Ability to maintain concentration and to remain in restricted positions for long periods during observations, assessments and interventions, and to deal with unexpected interruptions or changes during these.(A/I)
· Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.(A/I)
· Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.(A/I)
Person Specification: Desirable
Experience
· The Trust encourages and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We see this as valuable and recognise the positive impact this experience can have on the work we do.
Please note thatif we receive a great number of applications we reserve the right to close applications early.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Feb 2025