Description
The Senior Clinician role supports the delivery of recovery-focused, psycho-educational courses as part of a tiered programme for people with traits, or a diagnosis, of Personality Disorder (PD) and their carers.
The post holder will deliver the 3 tiers of recovery-focused, psycho-educational courses related to improving the self-management of emotional intensity to group members. They will support the recruitment, management and supervision of Managing Emotions Programme (MEP) staff along with the clinical lead and service manager. They will have direct involvement in the development, delivery and evaluation of the MEP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the service, alongside the Team Manager and Senior Clinical Lead, to provide an effective, high quality service which enhances the co-production of PD recovery-focused courses.
- Support the co-delivery of the courses, offering a range of recovery-focused, psycho-educational courses aiming to improve the self-management of traits, or a diagnosis, of PD and co-deliver specific courses for carers.
- Lead on the evaluation of the MEP, supporting the use of relevant and appropriate outcome measures.
- Provide supervision to the Band 5 Expert Trainer / Mental Health Practitioner.
- Ensure courses are co-produced and are sensitive to the needs of specific localities.
- Support the co-development and evaluations of the carers provision by promoting a focus on carers health and wellbeing, including young carers.
- Carry out reviews of individuals who may need time and support in order for them to engage them in the programme or to connect them to alternative community provision.
- Support the development and promotion of the Managing Emotions Programme in Surrey Heartlands and Frimley Health ICS.
- Embody the recovery ethos of the service and co-production principles through compassionate working.
- Reflect on and contain own response to group interpersonal dynamics.
Requirements:
- BSc Honours Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing (RMN) or equivalent qualification.
- Professional Registration with HCPC, NMC or equivalent.
- Driving licence suitable for use in the United Kingdom.
- Postgraduate/post qualification experience working in a clinical role with people who have a personality disorder or other mental health difficulties, for a minimum of 12 months.
- 1 year minimum experience of providing clinical supervision to others.
- Experience of groupwork, teaching or training others (2 year minimum).
- Experience delivering one or more of the main therapies; DBT, CBT, ACT or similar.
- 12 months experience of working as a senior, clinical member of an MDT.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year.
- Permanent, full-time position with flexible working options.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.