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Trauma-Informed Care Specialist – Ascend/Complex Trauma Pathway
2 months ago
Position Overview
Are you dedicated to supporting individuals who have faced intricate trauma and eager to make a positive impact in their lives?
This position involves a dual focus within our newly launched Ascend service (Sexual Abuse and Assault Pathway) and our Complex Trauma pathway in East Staffordshire. The Ascend service is a collaborative effort involving Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, North Staffordshire Combined NHS Trust, voluntary and community sector organizations, and local law enforcement. The Complex Trauma pathway is managed by MPFT throughout the South Staffordshire region, catering to adults aged 16 and above who have endured multiple traumatic experiences.
We take pride in being an award-winning team, recently recognized by HSJ awards as the leading organization in the Midlands for Mental Health, Learning and Development, and Community Trusts, as well as being acknowledged as the Best Place to Work by our employees. Joining us means we will support you in realizing your full potential, while actively promoting your achievements within the local, regional, and national arenas.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the appropriateness of new referrals, determining the best service fit for each individual.
- Develop, implement, and review personalized therapy plans for clients transitioning between Primary and Secondary services.
- Participate in inter-service meetings regarding referrals.
- Collaborate with various health and social care professionals concerning referrals.
- Foster and maintain connections with services across the Trust to ensure effective coordination of Psychological Therapies Services.
- Offer expert guidance to other professionals from the Trust and community organizations regarding our therapeutic services.
- Contribute to the education and training of mental health professionals and other staff within the service.
About Our Organization
MPFT delivers comprehensive physical and mental health care, learning disability services, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin, in addition to providing services on a broader regional and national scale. We serve a diverse population and employ approximately 8,500 staff members.
By becoming part of MPFT, you will join a diverse and inclusive team that is empowered and supported to provide care aligned with our core values:
- Prioritizing individuals in all our endeavors.
- Enabling individuals to enhance their care and wellbeing.
- Collaborating to deliver improved health and care outcomes.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring that all applicants, regardless of background, including under-represented groups, have an equal opportunity to succeed in securing a position with us.
We are dedicated to your career growth and advancement. Our offerings include membership in the comprehensive NHS pension scheme, generous parental leave policies, and flexible working options. You will receive up to 27 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 days) along with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
We also take pride in offering various staff networks that facilitate connections with like-minded individuals.
Job Responsibilities
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Essential Skills
Strong communication abilities and sound clinical judgment are crucial for this role, as you will be facilitating referrals between primary and secondary sectors within the complex trauma pathway.
The ideal candidate will join a team of CBT/EMDR Therapists and Assistant Psychologists, focusing exclusively on clients dealing with sexual abuse complex trauma. You will be tasked with evaluating client suitability and delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions.
We welcome applications from BABCP accredited CBT Therapists with a minimum of two years of qualification and substantial clinical experience working with trauma-affected individuals. Training in EMDR and/or experience in secondary care mental health services is advantageous, as is experience or training in providing clinical supervision.
The service operates core hours from 9 AM to 5 PM but offers therapy sessions for clients from 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday to Friday, with potential Saturday morning sessions in the future. The successful candidates should be willing to work flexibly to accommodate service needs during these hours. Approximately 50% of the workweek will be office-based, while the remaining 50% can be conducted remotely across South Staffordshire.
As part of the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, we provide:
- A competitive annual salary of up to £47,672 (based on hours per week) commensurate with experience.
- Generous annual leave, including bank holidays (dependent on length of service).
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Access to one of the most comprehensive NHS Pension Schemes in the UK.
- Wellbeing support, including access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service, additional wellbeing days, and various activities throughout the year.
- The option to purchase extra annual leave.
- Flexible working arrangements (subject to the role).
- Access to SOOTHE resources, which support staff in their physical, mental, and financial health, alongside support from our occupational health provider.
- An innovative research training program known as STARS (Supporting the Advancement of Research Skills).
- NHS discounts available through the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
- Significant experience as a psychological therapy practitioner, demonstrating the required competencies.
- BABCP Accreditation.
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Primary Care addressing anxiety and depression.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in delivering CBT.
- Proven experience in mental health services.
Desirable
- Experience working with victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
