DXA Reporting Specialist Clinical Technologist/ Radiographer/ Nurse

5 months ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Swansea LPMHSS for a High intensity Psychological therapist to join our expanding team of Mental health professionals.

 The candidate will be expected to deliver high intensity psychological therapy as designated by Matrics Cymru and within the scope of the work with service users, who may have moderate to severe and enduring mental health problems.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be expected to deliver high intensity psychological therapy as designated by Matrics Cymru and within the scope of the work with service users, who may have moderate to severe and enduring mental health problems. Delivering evidence-based interventions developed from psychological theory and practice ie standardised psychological therapies (CBT IPT etc) delivered to protocol.

You will work closely with other members of the team to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are utilised to support good transitions as part of a stepped/matched care approach. Act in ways, which support the values of recovery-focused care, which place the service user and their needs at the centre of care.

Informal visits are encouraged prior to interview for those shortlisted candidates.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualification/knowledge

Essential criteria

To have completed one year of recognised full-time (or equivalent part-time) psychotherapy or counselling training, leading to a qualification, certification or accreditation recognised by a relevant professional or regulatory body e.g. UKCP, BABCP, BACP. To be a member of a relevant professional or regulatory body, and continue to fulfil any of its accreditation or membership criteria. To have gained the supervised therapy experience required by the regulatory or professional body encompassing assessment, formulation, engagement, developing the therapeutic relationship, using relevant therapeutic interventions, working collaboratively with clients, and working to end therapy.

Desirable criteria

Mental Health professional background Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Psychology. Post-qualification training in high intensity interventions for condition-specific, evidence-based psychological therapy delivery.

Experiences

Essential criteria

To demonstrate experience of psychological therapy services within the NHS or in the private or voluntary sectors On-going supervision of therapeutic work.

Desirable criteria

Experience in working in a relevant NHS context and working well with teams. Experience of working with brief, focused counselling interventions and/or evidence based psychological interventions under appropriate supervision.

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential criteria

Up to date knowledge of the therapeutic approach to be practised. Confirmed competencies in working constructively with clients and with colleagues.

Desirable criteria

Able to attend to personal issues evoked in therapeutic work and to use them constructively Skills in use of audit, evaluation and outcome measures. Ability to speak Welsh/other languages and willingness to use this/these where relevant in the work environment.

Values

Essential criteria

Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough. Shows respect for others’ views and appreciate others’ inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values. Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Other

Essential criteria

Able to get on well with people.

Desirable criteria

Personal resilience/resourceful coping. Having a range of interests including outside interests away from psychological therapy which nourish personal development

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable



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