Programme Lead - IPT-A Training Programme

at  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are delighted to seek an experienced and highly motivated candidate to lead on Children and Young Peoples Psychological Trainings IPT-A PG Certificate. Based at GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre who are renowned for providing high quality training to students in evidence-based psychological therapy across the North West UK and beyond.
The course provides training in knowledge and skills required to become an IPT-A Accredited Therapist. Trainees learn to deliver IPT-A evidence-based model, engage with ongoing teaching and supervision, and cover broader CYP PT and cross pathway teachings.
Candidates will have s ubstantial experience of delivering IPT-A and IPT-A supervision and or IPT supervision with experience of working with adolescents. We are looking to recruit a lead with knowledge and experience of teaching/training and supervision, both individually and in groups. Applicants will need an interest in IPT-A research and knowledge and understanding of training in IPT-A practice. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills, being able to participate in all aspects of training.
Ideal candidates will be registered with IPT UK as an IPT Therapist and Supervisor, hold a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) and have experience in delivering this therapy with Adolescents.
This is a fixed term post for two years. Secondment can be offered with the agreement of applicant’s existing employer.
To lead and coordinate the delivery, development and evaluation of the Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents IPT-A) pathway of a high quality Postgraduate Certificate programme in Evidence Based Practice for Children and Young People (CYP) for mental health and social care professionals working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) or equivalent, as part of the CYP Psychological Trainings (formerly CYP IAPT) project.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
For any enquiries, please contact Samantha Heywood (CYP Director (HI) Programmes) on Samatha.Heywood@gmmh.nhs.uk or Freda McManus (Head of the PTTC) on Freda.McManus@gmmh.nhs.uk
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discoun

Please refer the Job description for details