Job summary
Lincolnshire Talking Therapies (formerly steps2change) is an IAPT site and vacancies have arisen for 7 Trainee CBT therapists situated in bases across Lincolnshire - candidates will be asked for their preference at interview.
The successful applicants will work in the Talking Therapies service whilst also attending Lincoln University for 2 days per week to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
The successful Trainees will provide treatment for people in the self-management of their common mental health problems through NICE recommended protocols whilst studying to attain the CBT qualification.
Trainees will be asked to sign a contract binding them to work for the Trust for 2 years after qualifying.
Candidates must be available to start the course on 6th March 2024 and be prepared to travel to the University when required.
You will need to hold a degree, plus a Professional qualification such as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy or be able to provide evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP - see the link below
https://www.babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Professions
Please be aware that if you are applying via KSA route, the portfolio must be ready for submission by 10th January 2024.
For information please contact Claire Hancox claire.hancox1@nhs.net
Interview dates are 28th and 30th November 2023.
Main duties of the job
Successfully complete and pass the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and signpost clients who require other services on to the relevant service as necessary.
Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols .
Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service.
Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times
Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other agreed psychological therapies
Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development
Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager
Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services.
This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service .
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and signpost clients who require other services on to the relevant service as necessary.
Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Attend meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols .
Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service. Assessments will include identification of the patients problem, comprehensive risk assessment and identification of goals for therapy.
To successfully complete and pass the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
To attend clinical supervision.
Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. IAPT, National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times
Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other agreed psychological therapies
Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development
Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager
Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives
Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments
Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives
To contribute to the development of best practice within the service
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures
All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public
All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies
It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service .
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and signpost clients who require other services on to the relevant service as necessary.
Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Attend meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols .
Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
Undertake psychological assessments of patients referred to the service. Assessments will include identification of the patients problem, comprehensive risk assessment and identification of goals for therapy.
To successfully complete and pass the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
To attend clinical supervision.
Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. IAPT, National Institute for Clinical Excellence)
Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times
Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other agreed psychological therapies
Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development
Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager
Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives
Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments
Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives
To contribute to the development of best practice within the service
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures
All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public
All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies
It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Mental Health Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcome
- Experience working as a qualified professional
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualifications as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy
- Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP
- Able to attend University on the required days for the course duration
- Able to complete the academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
Skills and Competences
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and implement course of CBT study with clinical caseload
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and legislation
- Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches to treatment e.g. NICE Guidelines
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in the workplace.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Primary Mental Health Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcome
- Experience working as a qualified professional
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualifications as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychological Therapy
- Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of the BABCP
- Able to attend University on the required days for the course duration
- Able to complete the academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
Skills and Competences
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and implement course of CBT study with clinical caseload
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Basic understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Completed clinical audits within a service.
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and legislation
- Understanding of common mental health problems and of current approaches to treatment e.g. NICE Guidelines
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in the workplace.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Grantham, Skegness, Spalding, Boston, Stamford - TBC at interview
TBC
LN1 1FS
Employer's website
https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
