Tavistock Trauma Service at the is an innovative, multi-modal specialist service offering group and individual therapy as a part of a phase-based approach to complex trauma. All clinical work is held within a psychoanalytic frame, but the service makes use of different trauma modalities as part of a trauma – informed approach. Trauma consultations may lead to individual intermittent or weekly work, or a variety of group options including psychoeducation groups, trauma art therapy, trauma focused mentalization group, trauma yoga groups and a women’s group for non-recent (historical) child sexual abuse.
We have a specialist arm for non-recent (historical) child sexual abuse as well as working with other forms of developmental and adult traumas. We have clinical placements for qualified therapists as a part of a two year course on psychodynamic trauma.
We are looking for a BPC accredited psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapist with experience working with complex trauma to work across both arms of the service. Ideally we would hope the therapist also has training or experience in other modalities such as EMDR or group work
To offer introductory meetings to patients as the first contact with the service to commence stabilization work.
To provide 4 session consultations to adult patients who have experienced complex trauma.
To hold a caseload of individuals within the service.
To provide case management for patients; this will include coordinating care around the patient, supporting patients to access appropriate support networks and ensuring that such networks remain effective for the individual’s patient’s recovery.
To liaise and work jointly with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients.
To ensure good communications with referrers e.g. discharge discussions/letters, onward referrals etc. around the GP’s ongoing relationships with and management of patient care.
To co-facilitate groups in the service, including psycho-education groups.
The North London Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender identity, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual’s ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust’s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
