Job summary
As a Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist in our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your career while studying alongside other High Intensity Trainees, with an organisation that is recognised for developing individuals and has an excellent reputation at both a local and national level.
We have a strong reputation for professional development, and you will be fully supported to develop your clinical skills whilst you study for your Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based CBT IAPT High Intensity.You will spend 2 days per week at the University of East Anglia, where you will be taught by experts to deliver evidence based psychological therapies for clients with anxiety and depression. The remaining days will be spent working in our service with our skilled team of clinicians to develop your new skills and gain experience. During this time, you will deliver high intensity interventions and comprehensive psychological assessments to support our wide range of clients.
The course provided by the University is recognised for its high quality and we have a strong track record of successfully supporting our trainees through their studies. You will be guided by our highly knowledgeable and approachable managers and have access to a range of CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will work Mondays to Fridays.
You will be recruited on a permanent contract and promoted to a Qualified Hight Intensity CBT Therapist position within our service on successful completion of the course and providing all other relevant criteria have been met.
About you
We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
- Have a BABCP recognised Core Profession (e.g. mental health nurse, clinical or counselling psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, psychotherapy/psychotherapeutic counselling, teacher of special education / needs) - further information can be found byclicking here
OR
- You are a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who has a minimum of two years post qualification experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the Knowledge & Skills Assessment requirements (further information can be found byclicking here).Candidates who are applying using the KSA route must be able to present a completed KSA at the interview stage.
- Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced a mental ill health in a mental health setting.
- Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course, whilst also working for our service.
- Are able to organise a high-volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.
About us
You will be based at Everyturn Mental Health, DHC Business centre, 226 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE13PB. This course is 12 months, starting September 2023, and attendance at all University teaching days is compulsory therefore it is essential that you can commit to this.
What we offer in return
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay
- Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
- Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a training role where you will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service
providing high intensity interventions whilst also undertaking a programme of training.
This intensive training post will equip you to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems in primary care for which CBT
is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will work in the service for part of the week
using your newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other
days of the week.
See job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a training role where you will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service
providing high intensity interventions whilst also undertaking a programme of training.
This intensive training post will equip you to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy
(CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems in primary care for which CBT
is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will work in the service for part of the week
using your newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other
days of the week.
See job description attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have a BABCP recognised Core Profession [a full list of accepted Core
- Professions can be found by visiting https://babcp.com/Accreditation/ProvisionalAccreditation/Core-Professions] OR Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners who have a minimum of two years post qualification experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the Knowledge & Skills Assessment (KSA) requirements [more information about the KSA can be found by visiting https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-andAttitudes]
- Proven track record of working in Mental Health Services and carrying out risk assessment.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of evidence based psychological therapies within Primary Care and the value of the HIT role in providing these.
- Highly resilient with the ability to complete a post-graduate qualification whilst applying new skills and contributing to the teams performance outcomes. Is prepared to learn and actively apply new skills. Able to integrate training into practice.
- Ability to meet the performance targets appropriate for a Trainee.
- Evidence of strong administrative skills with the ability to update and maintain high quality records in a timely manner.
- Computer literate. Confident using Microsoft word packages and ability to learn and use new database / diary management software.
- Maintains and organises workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Experience of working in a service and meeting agreed targets that demonstrate clinical outcomes.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting.
- Experience of working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Understands the basic IAPT Principals and Model.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have a BABCP recognised Core Profession [a full list of accepted Core
- Professions can be found by visiting https://babcp.com/Accreditation/ProvisionalAccreditation/Core-Professions] OR Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners who have a minimum of two years post qualification experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the Knowledge & Skills Assessment (KSA) requirements [more information about the KSA can be found by visiting https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-andAttitudes]
- Proven track record of working in Mental Health Services and carrying out risk assessment.
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of evidence based psychological therapies within Primary Care and the value of the HIT role in providing these.
- Highly resilient with the ability to complete a post-graduate qualification whilst applying new skills and contributing to the teams performance outcomes. Is prepared to learn and actively apply new skills. Able to integrate training into practice.
- Ability to meet the performance targets appropriate for a Trainee.
- Evidence of strong administrative skills with the ability to update and maintain high quality records in a timely manner.
- Computer literate. Confident using Microsoft word packages and ability to learn and use new database / diary management software.
- Maintains and organises workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Experience of working in a service and meeting agreed targets that demonstrate clinical outcomes.
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting.
- Experience of working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
- Understands the basic IAPT Principals and Model.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
