Job summary
Discover an exceptional career opportunity as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist within the Central Youth Teams, located in Norwich. The Youth Service, provides specialist mental health support for 14 - 25 year olds. In our service we support young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. We have enthusiastic and skilled staff who provide the support that is needed - and they are motivated to make a real difference to young people, their families and carers.
The CYP services in Central Norfolk provide specialist mental health interventions to young people up to 25 in the central Norfolk area, as well as providing specialist intervention to Looked After and Adopted Children across Norfolk and Waveney. Currently the CYP services in Norfolk and divided into an under 14 CAMHs Service and a 14 - 25 Youth Service
The area includes a mix or urban communities as well as including the University of East Anglia and the Norwich University of the Arts, both of which bring large student communities into the area.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the Job
Delivering specialised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to the youth population , including opportunities for individual and group work.
Collaborating within a dynamic multi-disciplinary mental health team, ensuring seamless integration of care, and providing consultation, supervision and training to non-therapist team colleagues.
Adhering to service procedures, protocols, and guidelines to maintain exceptional standards.
Balancing managerial and clinical supervision to optimise your performance and growth.
About us
Benefits included within this role are:o NHS pensiono A comprehensive in house and external training programmeso Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)o Staff physio serviceo NHS discounts and many more.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification plus the supplementary information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification plus the supplementary information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
- BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
- Highly specialist assessment skills in CBT/Therapies
- Proven supervisory skills
- proven effectiveness of engaging family and carers in treatment programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Other
Essential
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
- BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
- Highly specialist assessment skills in CBT/Therapies
- Proven supervisory skills
- proven effectiveness of engaging family and carers in treatment programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Other
Essential
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Able to travel independently
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).
