Oxford Health NHS Trust

CBT/Psychological Therapist - Oxford

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Job summary

Are you a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who would like the opportunity to be part of an innovative new primary care mental health service for people with serious and complex mental health conditions?

The NHS Oxfordshire Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs are a new service, that have been funded as part of the CMHF. These hubs will provide a range of accessible psychosocial support services to those with SMI to help them live well and thrive in their communities. Local hub teams will offer MDT input from a range of support services to ensure clients do not fall down gaps between services.As part of the development of these Hubs, a new role has been created for a Band 7 CBT therapist to work as part of the North Locality Service. You will be working across both Cowley and Kidlington Hubs.

We recognise the importance of meaningful CPD opportunities to support career progression, and there will be opportunities to access HEE training in additional therapy modalities, as well as to be involved in quality improvement and service development projects. You will be part of a supportive psychological therapies team comprised of assistant psychologists, psychological therapies, applied psychologists and trainees.

We have strong links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health that includes Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, which is hosted by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include the provision of a specialist assessment and therapy service for people with serious and complex mental health conditions, including complex emotional needs, depression, bipolar and psychosis. You may be providing individual and group interventions, using specialist CBT models as well as mentalisation-based therapies, compassion focussed therapies and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. You will also be providing consultation and advice to other members of the MDT team, as well as partners within other health services and community services, to ensure the provision of effective psychologically-informed and person-centred pathways. Therefore, you will enjoy partnership working, collaboration and engagement with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-OA6171082

Job locations

Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in Cowley and Kidlington

Oxford

OX4 3LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the systematic provision of specialist psychological services to adults (18+) attending the Primary Care Mental Health Hub.

To work as part of the Primary Care Mental Health Hubs Multidisciplinary Team to undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychological assessment and interventions making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

We welcome conversations about this role. Please do get in touch with Clare Crole-Rees on the contact details below to discuss further.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the systematic provision of specialist psychological services to adults (18+) attending the Primary Care Mental Health Hub.

To work as part of the Primary Care Mental Health Hubs Multidisciplinary Team to undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychological assessment and interventions making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

We welcome conversations about this role. Please do get in touch with Clare Crole-Rees on the contact details below to discuss further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist / HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of serious mental illness and how it may present in Primary Care.
  • Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the issues surrounding older adults or those with physical health problems.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing evidence based psychological therapies including CBT.
  • Experience with routine outcome monitoring.
  • Experience in establishing diagnosis / psychological formulation.
  • Experience of providing supervisory support to colleagues.
  • Experience of delivering group based therapies

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Ability to be self-reflective.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist / HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of serious mental illness and how it may present in Primary Care.
  • Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the issues surrounding older adults or those with physical health problems.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing evidence based psychological therapies including CBT.
  • Experience with routine outcome monitoring.
  • Experience in establishing diagnosis / psychological formulation.
  • Experience of providing supervisory support to colleagues.
  • Experience of delivering group based therapies

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Ability to be self-reflective.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in Cowley and Kidlington

Oxford

OX4 3LX


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in Cowley and Kidlington

Oxford

OX4 3LX


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Psychologist

Clare Crole-Rees

clare.crolerees@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07974745147

Details

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-OA6171082

Job locations

Keystone Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in Cowley and Kidlington

Oxford

OX4 3LX


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