Job summary
Since 2009
NHS North East Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service has provided low and high
intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, couples psychotherapy,
Counselling for Depression and Interpersonal Therapy. The clinical team
consists of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioners, Interpersonal Therapists and Employment Advisors.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual to train and
become qualified as High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. This is a
highly sought after opportunity to train to deliver CBT to people experiencing
moderate mental health problems. You are fully supported in your journey and we
offer a preceptorship once qualified.
Main duties of the job
This is a
training role within the NHS England service. The post-holder will work within
the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst
undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the
post holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients
with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically
effective. The post holder will work in the service for three days of the week
using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for
the other two days.
The post
holder will work flexibility within the operating hours of the service, and
progress to Band 7 upon successful completion of the course and application is
made for accreditation with the BABCP.
NHS
Talking therapies provides both remote therapy and in person. Clinicians work
the majority of their time from the office, community and option of homeworking
- service need dependent.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
Accept
referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
Assess
clients suitability for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and follow the relevant
pathways, if not appropriate.
Make
decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral
protocols, and refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral
agent as necessary.
Formulate,
implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
Educate and
involve family members and others in treatment, conveying CBT formulations with
sensitivity in easily understood language.
Adhere to an
agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and
clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and
ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Attend
multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment,
where appropriate.
Complete all
requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent
records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols
Work closely
with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down
arrangements to maintain a stepped care approach and integrate issues re work
and employment into therapy process.
TRAINING AND
SUPERVISION
Attend and
fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post.
Apply
learning form the training programme in practice
Receive
supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the
required standards.
PROFESSIONAL
Maintain
standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating,
professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS,
UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set
by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National
Institute for Clinical Excellence).
Ensure that
client confidentiality is protected at all times.
Be aware of,
and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT
Ensure clear
professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior
therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Attend
clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
Participate
in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
Keep all
records in relation to Continued Professional Development up-to-date and ensure
Personal Development Plans contains specialist knowledge of the latest
theoretical developments.
Be involved/contribute
in the positive promotion of NHS Talking Therapies to other services and the
local community, taking ownership of the services success by monitoring their
own performance and best practice.
To maintain
up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures
in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
All employees
have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health
of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
All employees
have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information
processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure
and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and
Confidentiality Policies.
It is the
responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for
personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests
in the course of their official duties.
This
Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be
reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
and Responsibilities
CLINICAL
Accept
referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
Assess
clients suitability for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and follow the relevant
pathways, if not appropriate.
Make
decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral
protocols, and refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral
agent as necessary.
Formulate,
implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
Educate and
involve family members and others in treatment, conveying CBT formulations with
sensitivity in easily understood language.
Adhere to an
agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and
clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and
ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Attend
multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment,
where appropriate.
Complete all
requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent
records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols
Work closely
with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down
arrangements to maintain a stepped care approach and integrate issues re work
and employment into therapy process.
TRAINING AND
SUPERVISION
Attend and
fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post.
Apply
learning form the training programme in practice
Receive
supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the
required standards.
PROFESSIONAL
Maintain
standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating,
professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS,
UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set
by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National
Institute for Clinical Excellence).
Ensure that
client confidentiality is protected at all times.
Be aware of,
and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT
Ensure clear
professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior
therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Attend
clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
Participate
in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
Keep all
records in relation to Continued Professional Development up-to-date and ensure
Personal Development Plans contains specialist knowledge of the latest
theoretical developments.
Be involved/contribute
in the positive promotion of NHS Talking Therapies to other services and the
local community, taking ownership of the services success by monitoring their
own performance and best practice.
To maintain
up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures
in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
All employees
have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health
of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
All employees
have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information
processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure
and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and
Confidentiality Policies.
It is the
responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for
personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests
in the course of their official duties.
This
Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be
reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the Core Professions as identified by the BABCP:
- Arts Therapist
- Counselling
- Medicine
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Registered Nurse (mental health or learning disability)
- Social Work
- Psychology (clinical/counselling, educational, health, forensic)
- OR
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health (KSA) and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression, and how it may present in Primary Care; and an understanding of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written/verbal communication - advanced communication skills.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to service users and referrers
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to attend a two day per week course over 12 months.
- Able to complete the academic components of the course;
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Able to integrate training into practice.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and 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.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the Core Professions as identified by the BABCP:
- Arts Therapist
- Counselling
- Medicine
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Registered Nurse (mental health or learning disability)
- Social Work
- Psychology (clinical/counselling, educational, health, forensic)
- OR
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health (KSA) and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
- Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression, and how it may present in Primary Care; and an understanding of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written/verbal communication - advanced communication skills.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to service users and referrers
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to attend a two day per week course over 12 months.
- Able to complete the academic components of the course;
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Able to integrate training into practice.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and 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.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address
Navigo House (office base)
Uni 2 days per week / community/GP surgeries potential for remote work from home depending on service needs
Grimsby
DN32 0QE
Employer's website
https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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