Job summary
This is a rare opportunity for a CAT Practitioner to join our specialist Cognitive Analytic Therapy service in Newcastle.
The CNTW CAT Service is one of the very few services in the UK focussed entirely on Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Our service is based in the Trust's Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies, alongside the Newcastle Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies Centre, the Regional Department of Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and EMDR services. Our service:-
- provides CAT therapy to people with complex psychological needs;
- hosts the CNTW CAT Practitioner, Introductory and Supervisor Trainings;
- provides CAT supervision to practitioner trainees, practitioners and others;
- provides CAT scaffolding services (e.g. 5 Session CAT and other forms of CAT consultation);
- and undertakes service evaluation and research.
We are part of CNTW Foundation Trust, a large mental health and disabilities Trust which is rated as Outstanding by CQC.
Main duties of the job
We are a small team of four, with links across many other services including Community Treatment Teams. The main focus of the role will be on providing specialist CAT clinical assessment and intervention with adult service users with complex mental health needs. Depending on service needs and post holder skills, the role may also involve:
- Participation in CAT training delivery at Introductory and Practitioner levels
- Participation in CAT consultation with community clinicians
- Contributing to service evaluation and research
We hope the post will be of interest to CAT practitioners, and those meeting the person specification who are currently undertaking CAT Practitioner training, who want to specialise in CAT and further develop their skills.
This is a temporary post for maternity cover, lasting 12 months, which can be available as a secondment for internal (CNTW) trust candidates.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a suitably qualified psychologist or psychological therapist with appropriate professional and ACAT registration. Other details are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about the post.
Contact name: Dr Steve Jefferis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for CAT, 0191 287 6100,steve.jefferis@cntw.nhs.uk
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th May 2023
Closing date : 13th June 2023
We welcome your application.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 20th June in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a suitably qualified psychologist or psychological therapist with appropriate professional and ACAT registration. Other details are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about the post.
Contact name: Dr Steve Jefferis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for CAT, 0191 287 6100,steve.jefferis@cntw.nhs.uk
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th May 2023
Closing date : 13th June 2023
We welcome your application.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 20th June in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification in mental health and Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post-graduate diploma in CBT, IAPT High Intensity CBT diploma). HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner. Or Member of an appropriate professional body
- Undertaking or completed CAT practitioner training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity,
- Experience of using CAT in clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of model-specific psychological assessment and therapy.
Desirable
- Training in Clinical Supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Honours Degree in Psychology recognised for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society, or RMN, or equivalent degree level qualification in mental health and Post-graduate qualifications in psychological assessment and psychological therapy (e.g. Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Post-graduate diploma in CBT, IAPT High Intensity CBT diploma). HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or equivalent e.g. BABCP registered CBT practitioner. Or Member of an appropriate professional body
- Undertaking or completed CAT practitioner training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity,
- Experience of using CAT in clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of psychological therapy in different cultural contexts
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of model-specific psychological assessment and therapy.
Desirable
- Training in Clinical 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.
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).
