Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS North Cumbria Talking Therapies service to appoint a number of Trainee CBT Practitioners.
As part of CNTW we provide a range of evidenced based psychological interventions for people presenting with common mental health problems such as depression and a range of anxiety disorders. The NHS North Cumbria talking therapies service delivers interventions within a stepped model of care and our team includes a wide range of professionals, including Counsellors, CBT practitioners and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
As a service we are committed to ongoing action to embrace diversity and working to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and patients. We welcome applicants from candidates regardless of sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability or religion. We are keen to receive applications from bilingual and multilingual speakers.
CNTW is unable to provide sponsorship for these particular posts therefore any applicant must have the right to work in the UK.
As a service we are currently offering a combination of Face to Face and remote working (telephone/video) either from one of our bases or working from home. This offers an opportunity for improved work/life balance. We anticipate that this will be the case ongoing.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will have an opportunity to train in delivering High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to patients with a range of complex common mental health problems. Working in collaboration with the University you will be employed by the service working both clinically at the same time as training.
- Undertaking weekly/fortnightly training at university
- Working in service on days when not in university
- Organisation and the ability to balance a clinical caseload with the academic demands of university
The role of a High Intensity therapist involves delivering high quality, time limited, evidence-based therapy as recommended by NICE guidelines. This is what the post holder will be working and training towards, some of which involves;
- Assessment
- Formulation
- Assess patient risk
- Provide high intensity interventions in-line with current protocols
- Use a range of delivery methods, such as face-to-face, telephone and web-based support
- Undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant professional guidelines and service policies
- Keep accurate records of clinical activity and use these in clinical decision making
The successful applicant will meet all the essential criteria as outlined in the person specifications.
The successful applicant will be able to commit to some study and travel in their own time.
The post-holder will work within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
About us
What our staff say about working for us:
"I think for me it is a great opportunity to work within a supportive team in which you can gain access to peer led support and CPD, I think this is something I have found harder to access within private practice."
"A great team, working at the heart of the community."
"A supportive and inspiring team working in a picturesque location ready to be discovered and explored!"
Benefits of joining our team
To work as part of a locality team
To provide high quality evidence-based therapy to people with common mental health problems, self-referred or referred by GP's.
To work as part of the existing Mental Health service structure across the Trust. Establishing and maintaining appropriate links with both Primary and Secondary care elements of the service.
Working 37.5 hours per week, arranged flexibly within service hours where service permits. We would consider suggestions of any reasonable working plan to balance service needs and personal preferences.
Benefits of joining our team:
- Staff benefits including pension, discounts and staff support services.
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Relocation package for eligible staff
- Annual leave entitlement of 27 days per year for new starters increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 after 10 years of service plus bank holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th June 2024
Closing date : 9th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy e.g. . accredited counsellor (see BABCP for approved core professions)
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression (see BABCP guidelines for Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes route)
Desirable
- Qualification level 2 BSL
Skills
Essential
- Ability to implement and evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired from training and supervision Ability to assess and formulate using a basic CBT model Ability to utilise basic CBT knowledge and skills in clinical practice Computer literate Good verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop positive therapeutic relationships with clients Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication Able to write clear reports and letters to clients, referrers, GPs etc
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of NICE guidance relevant to depression and anxiety disorders and how these may present in primary care. An awareness of the competencies and metacompetencies required to deliver CBT Demonstrates an understanding of CBT and how this may be used in clinical practice An understanding of the usage of clinical measures within therapy Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Knowledge and Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the impact locally Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- Experience of working in an adult IAPT service Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy e.g. . accredited counsellor (see BABCP for approved core professions)
- Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression (see BABCP guidelines for Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes route)
Desirable
- Qualification level 2 BSL
Skills
Essential
- Ability to implement and evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired from training and supervision Ability to assess and formulate using a basic CBT model Ability to utilise basic CBT knowledge and skills in clinical practice Computer literate Good verbal and written communication skills Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop positive therapeutic relationships with clients Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication Able to write clear reports and letters to clients, referrers, GPs etc
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of NICE guidance relevant to depression and anxiety disorders and how these may present in primary care. An awareness of the competencies and metacompetencies required to deliver CBT Demonstrates an understanding of CBT and how this may be used in clinical practice An understanding of the usage of clinical measures within therapy Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Knowledge and Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the impact locally Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Desirable
- Experience of working in an adult IAPT service Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
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
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).
