HI Therapist - Specific Funding - Band 7

Job overview

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies are looking to recruit a skilled CBT Therapist, Psychotherapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our dynamic and innovative service. The funding for this vacancy is available through a special program to recruit fully qualified and accredited therapists who are already trained to deliver a NICE recommended high intensity talking therapy (CBT, CfD, DIT, IPT, MBCT or EMDR) and who are not currently in employment in an NHS Talking Therapies service.

**Due to the unique funding arrangements, please be aware that we are not able to consider applications from any therapist who is currently in paid employment in an NHS Talking Therapies service, or any therapist who is not already trained and accredited to deliver a NICE recommended high intensity therapy that we offer. The only exception to this is Clinical Psychology trainees who are at the end of their training and who’s qualification and BABCP accreditation is pending

Main duties of the job

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies has been providing a stepped care IAPT service since 2009 and consists of Psychologists, Counsellors, Relational therapists, High-Intensity CBT therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners offering evidence-based interventions at Steps 2 and 3.

We are part of East London NHS Foundation Trust which has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and a positive working environment.

We recognise the need for clinicians to feel well supported in their role and clinical development. The post holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to peer support, high quality supervision and CPD opportunities.

We are a proactive and forward looking service, with a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse community where we are located and we particularly welcome applicants with fluency in Sylheti.

These vacancies are offered on a full time, permanent contract, with the expectation that all clinical staff work at least one late evening per week (i.e. finishing at 7pm).

This post involves:

• Delivery of high quality Step 3 interventions for clients presenting with moderate to severe depression and anxiety disorders
• Delivery of therapy groups
• Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters where necessary

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

his post involves:

• Delivery of high quality Step 3 interventions for clients presenting with moderate to severe depression and anxiety disorders
• Delivery of therapy groups
• Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters where necessary