Job Description

Job Title:

Band 8a Highly Specialist Psychotherapists

Trust:

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Maudsley Hospital

Ward:

Self-Harm Outpatients Service

Pay Rates:

29.10

Shift Patterns:

Flexible weekdays, 22.5 hours per week

Why might this job interest you?

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced and dedicated Band 8a Highly Specialist Psychotherapist to join the Self-Harm Outpatient Service, based at the Maudsley Hospital. This is unique opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised service that provides therapeutic intervention and care for individuals with self-harming behaviours, often linked with complex psychological needs and mental health conditions.

What you can add:

Provide highly specialist psychotherapeutic assessments and interventions for service users referred to the Self-Harm Outpatient Service Develop and implement formulations and evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the psychological needs of individuals Deliver individual and/or group therapy, using different models Use supportive counselling to explore troubling issues and receive emotional support Provide consultation and guidance to colleagues across the team, promoting psychologically informed approaches to care Participate in team meetings, case discussions, risk management reviews and service planning

What you'll need:

Degree in psychology, nursing, medicine or social work as well as a post graduate qualification Fully qualified Psychotherapist with registration from a recognised professional body Counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach Have extensive post-qualification experience Familiarity with EPJS systems (desirable)

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help -

access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards

, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals? (Do not amend please)

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today (Do not amend please)

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 29.10 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 82450