As this is a training position, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in a Recruit to Train funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa. If you are ineligible for the University Course, you will be unable to be offered the role. If you withdraw from an employment offer but you have accepted a university offer, you will be unable to join the course. Trainee selection processes including shortlisting and interviews will be carried out jointly by recruiting IAPT services and Metanoia Institute. Successful applicants will need to meet both the requirements of the employing service’s job description and person specification and the Metanoia Institute’s entry requirements.  

 Detailed job description

3.1 Clinical responsibilities 

3.1.1 To accept referrals via agreed pathways and protocols within the service. 

3.1.2 Following sign off as meeting a foundation standard of competence through simulation, trainees will assess and support service users with mild to moderate depression in NHS TTad services in the self-management of their recovery using either a humanistic/ person-centred or psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic psychotherapeutic counselling approach, under close supervision within an NHS TTad stepped care setting and in line with the NHS TTad Manual.  

3.1.3 Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. 

3.1.4 Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service’s referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant part of the service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-down the person’s treatment to low intensity intervention. 

3.1.5 Following assessment, identify and negotiate the focus and contract for time limited counselling as per service contract and protocols. 

3.1.6 Deliver time limited counselling interventions in accordance with the NHS TTad Manual, the evidence base, service protocols. This work may be in person, via video consultation or telephone. 

3.1.7 Adhere to an agreed level of activity relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. 

3.1.8 Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service utilising electronic record and data collection systems as required. 

3.1.9 Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making. 

3.1.10 Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach within the NHS TTad Service. 

3.1.11 Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. 

3.1.12 To agree confidentiality boundaries with patients (working within professional codes of ethics and those of the employer). 

3.1.13 To undertake risk assessments and take the appropriate action (possibly breaching patient confidentiality in the interests of the client or as dictated by legislation and service policy). 

3.1.14 To have a caseload of individual clients (or couples if undertaking the Couple Therapy for Depression pathway), with sessions offered in person, via video consultation or telephone.  

3.1.15 Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. 

3.1.16 Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process. 

3.1.17 Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. 

3.2 Training and Supervision 

3.2.1 Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice based assessments. 

3.2.2 Apply learning from the training programme in practice. 

3.2.3 Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards. 

3.2.4 Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.