Bank High Intensity Therapist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 September 2024

Job summary

If you are looking for work that suits your lifestyle and needs, becoming a Dorset HealthCare Bank High Intensity CBT Therapist could be right for you.

Our highly regarded Dorset Steps to Wellbeing services are recruiting Bank Therapists to support and expand our core CBT teams.

We are looking for candidates with energy, enthusiasm, and a high level of skills and experience. All Bank therapists will work as part of a team and receive regular clinical supervision. The successful candidates will offer a blend of face to face and remote therapy. The amount of remote working can be negotiated.

As well as competitive rates of pay you'll be eligible for many of the benefits offered to substantive staff. These include:

  • Access to the NHS pension scheme
  • An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits
  • Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable)
  • Paid annual leave as a percentage of work completed
  • Monthly or weekly pay - your choice!
  • A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

You will provide one to one and group high intensity CBT within a stepped care model for adults with common mental health problems, including depression and a range of anxiety disorders.

Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.

We encourage you to have a conversation with us about the role, so we can answer any queries you might have.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£23.60 to £27.01 an hour per hour - Depending on nhs experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

152-X015.24

Job locations

Trust Wide

Sentinel House

Poole

BH17 0RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology Or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma] Or A recorded/registered qualification in one of- nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT.
  • Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
  • Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).

Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity.
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
  • Completed clinical audits within a service.

Personal qualities/ Aptitude

Essential

  • High level of enthusiasm and motivation
  • Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting

Knowledge Base

Essential

  • Demonstrated high standards in written communication

Desirable

  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
  • Completed clinical audits within a service

car owner/driver

Essential

  • Has use of car for work purposes and driving licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology Or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma] Or A recorded/registered qualification in one of- nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT.
  • Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
  • Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).

Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity.
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
  • Completed clinical audits within a service.

Personal qualities/ Aptitude

Essential

  • High level of enthusiasm and motivation
  • Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting

Knowledge Base

Essential

  • Demonstrated high standards in written communication

Desirable

  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
  • Completed clinical audits within a service

car owner/driver

Essential

  • Has use of car for work purposes and driving licence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Sentinel House

Poole

BH17 0RB


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Wide

Sentinel House

Poole

BH17 0RB


Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Assurance Lead

Natalie Fielding

natalie.fielding@nhs.net

01202277058

Date posted

13 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£23.60 to £27.01 an hour per hour - Depending on nhs experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

152-X015.24

Job locations

Trust Wide

Sentinel House

Poole

BH17 0RB


Supporting documents

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