Job summary
** Are you passionate about delivering CBT and looking for a new opportunity? **
Our dynamic Talking Therapies - Somerset IAPT Service is currently expanding and recruiting High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (HICBT).
We have several opportunities available at band 7 on a permanent basis. Full time 37.5 or 30 hours per week based in either ofour South Somerset, Taunton or Mendip teams delivering face to face and remote Cognitive Behavioural 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 (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 from assessment or stepping up.
Main duties of the job
THE ROLE - to provide HICBT interventions, working with clients who suffer from a range of anxiety disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for which CBT is evidenced to be clinically effective. You will also be trained to provide duty cover to support other members of the team with clinical queries. Those with relevant experience and training clinically supervise other CBT therapists. We provide individual clinical supervision exceeding BABCP requirements in addition to group supervision. As recommended by BABCP newly qualified therapists receive a higher frequency and duration of supervision. Clinical supervisors routinely receive regular supervision of supervision.
WE VALUE: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support our therapists to undertake relevant training based on their development needs and service requirement. These include IAPT training in Clinical Supervision, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT), Long Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms (LTC-MUS)and 'top up' trauma focused Cognitive Therapy for PTSD. The wellbeing of our staff is paramount to the service. We support this through wellbeing champions in each of the teams; offering a menu of wellbeing activities to choose from including thinking pit stops and mindfulness sessions; regular team building away days; managerial supervision and a dedicated trust colleague wellbeing and support service.
About us
BLENDED WORKING - We provide CBT both remotely via video consultation and in person at venues across Somerset, therapists have a mixture of remote and venue based working within the team locality. Successful applicants would be expected to be flexible to adapt to patient and service need. Fully remote positions may be considered for the right candidate, however there are certain expectations that employees would attend specific activity in person, please get in contact to discuss.
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 independently of 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
WE WELCOME applications from various levels of experience, if you are:
- Due to be qualifying shortly and actively working towards provisional BABCP accreditation and fully committed to achieving full accreditation as soon as possible*;
- Have recently qualified, applied for or been awarded provisional BABCP accreditation and ARE actively working towards full accreditation* or;
- Are an experienced CBT therapist fully accredited by BABCP.We are eager to hear from you!
*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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
WE WELCOME applications from various levels of experience, if you are:
- Due to be qualifying shortly and actively working towards provisional BABCP accreditation and fully committed to achieving full accreditation as soon as possible*;
- Have recently qualified, applied for or been awarded provisional BABCP accreditation and ARE actively working towards full accreditation* or;
- Are an experienced CBT therapist fully accredited by BABCP.We are eager to hear from you!
*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.
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).
