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Highly Specialist MBT Therapist and Supervisor

Teddington TW11 0LB

Key information

Pay
£63,665 to £70,887 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
10 Sep 2026
Closing date
23 Sep 2026

About this role

To provide scheduled specialist MBT clinical supervision for the team both group and individual, to enhance containment within the team, along with providing, as required, a consultative role for teams within the service line, who may also require both guidance and containment when working with those with a diagnosis of EUPD. To hold a senior lead role for the Richmond CEN Referrals Pathway processes and provide specialist MBT Assessments for patients initially screened for MBT. Assessment processes are based upon clinical appropriateness, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources, and as required for EUPD screening set at approved Trust level. This includes clinical history taking, SCID ll, self-reporting measures (DIALOG), DERS rating scales, alongside direct clinical observations. To evaluate and make evidence-based decisions about the most clinically appropriate treatment options for those with a diagnosis of EUPD within the assessment and engagement phase, and in line with the treatment modalities provided within the Trust, along with identifying co-morbidities that might need to take precedence, or be co-worked with, holding the MBT lens, and alongside highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual. Within the MBT assessment processes, to gather information about psycho-pharmacological treatment and to liaise with IRH medical colleagues to formulate a plan to review and manage psychotropic medication whilst the patient is in the assessment and engagement phase. Medical reviews are then led by the PDITT consultant once the patient is under the sole care of PDITT. To play a key role in the twice daily team Zoning Meetings and in the weekly Team Meeting which focuses on clinical work, governance, and Trust wide/service needs business items. To formulate and implement care plans for the formal treatment of MBT and the management of a patients presenting mental health needs and identifiable social care needs, with full involvement with the patient. This includes MBT Formulations (known as My Relational Passport), Genograms, and Collaborative Crisis and Contingency Planning. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.