Job summary
Are you passionate about CBT and are looking for a new opportunity? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the answer! Our dynamic Talking Therapies - Somerset IAPT Service is currently expanding its CBT team and is eager to recruit in Mendip
High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (IAPT)
- Band 7, permanent, full time or minimum 30 hours a week based in our Mendip team delivering face to face and remote therapy
WE ARE a busy IAPT service in one of England's most desirable counties. Alongside CBT, we offer other time-limited Step 3 interventions (eg. IPT, DIT, EMDR, Mindfulness) as well as innovative Step 2 treatments, such as guided self help, therapeutic groups, webinars, and a digital self-help portal.
WE PROVIDE effective and timely evidence based therapies following the IAPT model. We value patient outcomes and have a recovery rate consistently above 60% . Our innovative assessment and treatment model means there is no wait for step 2 interventions and effective systems for accessing step 3 interventions.
Main duties of the job
YOUR ROLE will be central to the running of the team. You will provide high intensity CBT interventions, working with clients who have a range of anxiety, depression and PTSD related problems for which CBT is evidenced to be clinically effective. You will also be trained to provide duty cover.
We have a strong supervision model that provides individual clinical and workload management supervision. You will also have opportunities to clinically supervise others within the service.
We value CPD and have access to IAPT top-up training in Clinical Supervision, MBCT, LTC and in trauma focused Cognitive Therapy for PTSD. We support our staff to attend these trainings based on their learning needs and the requirements of the service.
Blended working possible: Since March 2020 we have been delivering therapy remotely. We are in the process of moving back into venues with clinicians having a split of remote and venue based work. Successful applicants will be expected to adapt to the patient needs.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further.
About us
WE OFFER the opportunity to make a difference to the wellbeing of a diverse population and to work amidst supportive and friendly colleagues and dependable managerial and clinical leaders.Our Staff Survey Results were of the best in our directorate Regular managerial support, clinical supervision, CPD opportunities, a generous relocation scheme of up to £7700 and a secure pension plan are complemented by a range of additional benefits available under the NHS employment benefits scheme.
Many in our team have joined us from other parts of the country, not least because of the countless advantages life in Somerset can offer. Not far from bustling metropolitan areas such as Bath, Bristol, and Exeter or the beautiful seaside, the county is rich in stunning and tranquil locations. Many appreciate that the cost of living and housing is considerably lower here than in the city. Colleges and a number of excellent schools ensure good educational opportunities.
WE WELCOME applications from those who represent the diversity of our client group. As a trust we have a thriving Diversity Network (previously known as the BAME network) and as service we are working hard to ensure we follow the IAPT BAME PPG. We welcome applicants with all forms of diversity including those with lived experience of using mental health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU if you are a motivated, flexible, self-directed therapist with existing provisional or full BABCP accreditation. You must be able to practice CBT in IAPT, which means you must either:
- already be an HI CBT fully-accredited psychotherapist, or
- be recently qualified, hold provisional accreditation and be actively working towards full accreditation*, or
- be qualifying shortly, actively working towards provisional accreditation and fully committed to achieving full accreditation as soon as possible*
*Applicants who dont currently hold BABCP accreditation - Please clearly evidence in the supporting information section how you meet BABCP accreditation standards. You will be required to bring this evidence to your interview, and if successful, to apply for accreditation on commencement of the post.
We encourage you to ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Please see the attached job description for full responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU if you are a motivated, flexible, self-directed therapist with existing provisional or full BABCP accreditation. You must be able to practice CBT in IAPT, which means you must either:
- already be an HI CBT fully-accredited psychotherapist, or
- be recently qualified, hold provisional accreditation and be actively working towards full accreditation*, or
- be qualifying shortly, actively working towards provisional accreditation and fully committed to achieving full accreditation as soon as possible*
*Applicants who dont currently hold BABCP accreditation - Please clearly evidence in the supporting information section how you meet BABCP accreditation standards. You will be required to bring this evidence to your interview, and if successful, to apply for accreditation on commencement of the post.
We encourage you to ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Please see the attached job description for full responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BABCP Accredited (score 2 if provisional and 4 if fully accredited)
- Postgraduate diploma in CBT
Desirable
- Futher post-qualification training in IPT, DIT, Mindfulness or another IAPT intervention
- Eligibility for Chartered Clinical or Applied Psychologist status
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness and application of supervision of others
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to Stepped Care and the National IAPT framework.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a mental healthcare setting
- Experience of working in an IAPT service
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service policies and procedures within an IAPT service
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by a well written application
- Skills in developing and implementing focussed, time limited treatment plans, and supervising other clinicians to deliver the same.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver or access to transport to travel to locations throughout the organisation with appropriate business insurance (unless exempt under the equality act)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BABCP Accredited (score 2 if provisional and 4 if fully accredited)
- Postgraduate diploma in CBT
Desirable
- Futher post-qualification training in IPT, DIT, Mindfulness or another IAPT intervention
- Eligibility for Chartered Clinical or Applied Psychologist status
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness and application of supervision of others
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to Stepped Care and the National IAPT framework.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a mental healthcare setting
- Experience of working in an IAPT service
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service policies and procedures within an IAPT service
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by a well written application
- Skills in developing and implementing focussed, time limited treatment plans, and supervising other clinicians to deliver the same.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver or access to transport to travel to locations throughout the organisation with appropriate business insurance (unless exempt under the equality act)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
