IAPT Counsellor (Maternity Cover)

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an IAPT Counsellor for Waltham Forest Talking Therapies Service, who already has the experience of working in an IAPT service and is qualified in one of the IAPT compliant modalities. Currently, CFD, IPT and DIT are desirable modalities. We are looking for a highly motivated Counsellor with a range of assessment skills, clinical experience in delivering evidence based interventions for adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depressive symptoms.
The post will involve counselling assessments and interventions and this will form the majority of the clinical work from referrals within IAPT. There will be opportunities to work with other experienced practitioners. You will be offered regular supervision & case management., Applicants will be working with adults presenting with depression, using a stepped care model in line with the national IAPT programme and NICE guidelines for psychological interventions. We as a team encourage a good work/life balance, as such we are happy for clinicians to work up to 40% of their week from home. As a dynamic and empowering team there is a strong focus on team work, candidates should also be able to deliver an autonomous service as part of the role, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's services policies and procedures. Post holders will be expected to work within the service's business hours (8am - 8pm) and offer a minimum of one evening per week until 8pm. We are happy to consider requests for flexible working., We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
+ Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
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We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.
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Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
+ Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

UKCP psychotherapists/ psychotherapeutic counsellors with full clinical membership OR BACP Accredited Counsellors'
NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Qualification in an IAPT counselling modality (PCE-CfD / IPT / DIT)
You must hold accreditation with either BACP or UKCP., + Clinical experience in delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions
+ Experience of working with adults presenting with mild-moderate depression
+ Experience of managing a large caseload
Knowledge and Skills:
+ Able to carry out competent psychological and risk assessments
+ Able to choose the most appropriate psychological therapeutic protocol and offer a range of evidence based options to treat clients within Havering Talking Therapies (IAPT).
+ Knowledge of up to date psychological interventions applied to people with mild-moderate psychological distress, working knowledge of evidence based formulation driven treatment., + UKCP psychotherapists/ psychotherapeutic counsellors with full clinical membership
+ NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
+ BACP MBACP Accredited Counsellors, + Clinical experience in delivering evidence based therapeutic interventions
+ Experience of working with adults presenting with common mental health problems
+ At least 6 months work experience in a healthcare service

Desirable criteria
+ Experience of working in a primary care mental health /IAPT service, + Able to carry out highly skilled psychological and risk assessments
+ Able to develop formulations and revise them as appropriate

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video