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Deborah Warburton

Sunderland,Tyne and Wear

Summary

Dynamic experienced consultant grade clinician with significant leadership experience and skills in strategic development of services. I am particularly passionate regarding true collective leadership and in promoting innovation and process improvement. I have a wealth of experience of being involved in training both with the Iga and in the Nhs and have previous experience of convening a IGA training course. I have also experience of working in the charity sector.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Clinical Lead for Psychotherapy/Consultant

CNTW, NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2021.11 - Current
  • Provide clinical leadership for all aspects of the psychotherapy service with the support of the psychotherapy leadership team.
  • Contribute to the collective leadership for the Centre for Specialist Psychological therapies, alongside the leads of other modalities.
  • Foster a positive work environment through transparent communication and fair decision-making processes.
  • Achieve high level of staff motivation through effective leadership and communication.
  • Assisted in recruitment processes to ensure selection of competent clinical staff.
  • Lead on the strategic development of the Psychotherapy service.
  • Ensure the service delivers safe, high quality , effective care along side operational management colleagues.

Group Analyst - private practice

Self employed
York, North Yorkshire
2024.09 - Current

Conduct an analytic therapy group, block model format.

Group Analyst

York Groupwork
York, North Yorkshire
2017.09 - 2024.07

I have held multiple training roles, including seminar leader and convener of groups .Both experiential groups and for the last 3 years of the training ,convener of one of the therapy groups.

Principle psychological therapist - psychotherapy

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne/Sunderland , Newcastle upon Tyne
2011.02 - 2021.11
  • Responsible for providing a qualified specialist psychological therapy service to clients, including assessment and treatments.
  • The provision of clinical supervision and clinical consultation /advice in accordance with service need.
  • Contribute to training on a multi-disciplinary basis.
  • Contribute to service development.
  • Lead role on the provision of and development of the group therapy program.
  • Lead psychotherapy clinician in single point of access meetings /triage referrals

Group Therapist in a therapeutic community

Richmond Fellowship
Tynemouth, North Tyneside
2005.01 - 2022.03
  • Ran a therapy group twice weekly, within context of a therapeutic community.(initially charity based)
  • Maintained up-to-date records of clients' progress towards their therapeutic goals.
  • Participated regularly in professional development opportunities including a weekly reflective practice group.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and concerns.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive community environment amongst participants.

Psychological Therapist

CNTW nhs Foundation Trust
Sunderland, Sunderland
2004.06 - 2011.02
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and provide treatment as identified.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of clients' progress towards their therapeutic goals.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions.
  • Initiated risk assessments to assess psychological and social factors.
  • Monitored therapeutic practices to evaluate effectiveness on clients.

Convener of the Introductory Course in Groups -

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
Sunderland, Sunderland
2011.09 - 2015.07
  • Alongside course team , developed, organised and reviewed.

the program of theoretical seminars.

  • Secured staffing for experiential groups and work reflection groups.
  • Agreed course dates and timetables.
  • Attended and co - conducted median group.
  • Alongside course administrator, developed and coordinated publicity for course and coordinated recruitment of students.
  • Met with all new students and also as required to support them during the course as was required to respond to any difficulties.
  • Conducted regular course review meetings with core training staff.
  • Attended yearly national training meeting IGA, which included reporting on course.

Seminar leader/work reflection group supervisor

CNTW Nhs Foundation Trust
Sunderland, Sunderland
2003.09 - 2006.06

I had a variety of roles on the Introductory course in group analysis - North East over the time period ,which included-

Seminar leader

Work reflection group facilitator

Experiential group conductor

Occupational therapist

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
Sunderland, Sunderland
1993.07 - 2004.06
  • Provided vocational rehabilitation services resulting in successful return-to-work outcomes.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment programmes for enhancing patient's quality of life.
  • Assessed and monitored progress of patients regularly to ensure optimal recovery speed.
  • Provided palliative care support ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life stages.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, enhanced social interaction amongst patients.
  • Drafted detailed case reports, facilitated effective communication within the healthcare team.
  • Adapted environments for better accessibility and safety for individuals with physical limitations.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for integrated care delivery to patients.

I have worked in a variety of physical and mental health settings including hospice care/in patient acute care/drug and alcohol services/Community mental health teams.

Basic grade Occupational Therapist

Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester, Greater Manchester
1991.09 - 1992.11
  • Provided vocational rehabilitation services resulting in successful return-to-work outcomes.
  • Drafted detailed case reports, facilitated effective communication within the healthcare team.
  • Achieved successful rehabilitation outcomes with use of specialised therapeutic techniques.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, leading to effective treatment plans.

Education

Qualifying course in group analysis - Qualifying couse

IGA Scotland
Garnethill Centre

Bachelor of Heath Science - - Occupational Therapy

University college of Ripon and York St John
York
1988.09 - 1991.06

Diploma - Supervision

Iga - Diploma in supervision
on - line

n/a - Reflective Practice

Foundation weekend in Reflective Practice in Organization
Manchester

Mbt practitioner training - Mentalization based therapy

Anna Freud
n/a

Skills

  • Collaborative leadership
  • Effective team work
  • Creative innovation
  • Process improvement
  • Auditing
  • Report writing
  • Organizational development
  • Communication skill
  • Strategic thinking

References

Sally Mitchison - Group Analyst  mitchison@blueyonder.co.uk

Isobel Conlon - Group Analyst  isobelconlon53@gmail.com

Timeline

Group Analyst - private practice

Self employed
2024.09 - Current

Clinical Lead for Psychotherapy/Consultant

CNTW, NHS Foundation Trust
2021.11 - Current

Group Analyst

York Groupwork
2017.09 - 2024.07

Convener of the Introductory Course in Groups -

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
2011.09 - 2015.07

Principle psychological therapist - psychotherapy

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
2011.02 - 2021.11

Group Therapist in a therapeutic community

Richmond Fellowship
2005.01 - 2022.03

Psychological Therapist

CNTW nhs Foundation Trust
2004.06 - 2011.02

Seminar leader/work reflection group supervisor

CNTW Nhs Foundation Trust
2003.09 - 2006.06

Occupational therapist

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
1993.07 - 2004.06

Basic grade Occupational Therapist

Manchester Royal Infirmary
1991.09 - 1992.11

Bachelor of Heath Science - - Occupational Therapy

University college of Ripon and York St John
1988.09 - 1991.06

Qualifying course in group analysis - Qualifying couse

IGA Scotland

Diploma - Supervision

Iga - Diploma in supervision

n/a - Reflective Practice

Foundation weekend in Reflective Practice in Organization

Mbt practitioner training - Mentalization based therapy

Anna Freud
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