Job summary
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (IAPT High Intensity Training)
Train to become a High Intensity Therapist for the national IAPT Programme! a full time clinical training in CBT undertaken as part of a paid position as a High Intensity Trainee Therapist
Greenwich Time to Talk, (Oxleas) have four high intensity CBT training posts available for the March 2023 cohort at Royal Holloway. These will be 12 month (band 6) fixed term contracts with Oxleas, (or a secondment if you are an Oxleas employee and your current service agrees the secondment).
The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme is a national initiative that aims to support Primary Care Services in implementing National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders.
The 12 month training in CBT is based at Royal Holloway University at their Euston Campus. For further details please see the link below:
About Us (central-london-cbt.com)
The Post Graduate Diploma in CBT (IAPT High Intensity Programme) that has been specifically commissioned by the IAPT Programme (Department of Health) to deliver the required clinical training to a proportion of the new workforce, based in a large number of the London and out of London IAPT clinical services. This highly successful and well regarded programme has been running since 2008 and was part of the 'first wave' of High Intensity Training.
Main duties of the job
Greenwich Time to Talk, (Oxleas) have four high intensity CBT training posts available for the March 2023 cohort at Royal Holloway. These will be 12 month (band 6) fixed term contracts with Oxleas, (or a secondment if you are an Oxleas employee and your current service agrees the secondment).
About us
Oxleas - About Us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South East London and Kent and to people in prison. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,000 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are one of the largest providers of prison health services providing healthcare to prisoners across Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTJOB DESCRIPTIONPost Title: IAPT High Intensity TraineeBand: 6Responsible to:Accountable to:Key Relationships:Job PurposeThis is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological TherapiesProgramme (IAPT). The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providinghigh intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide a cognitivebehavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems forwhich CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post- holder will work inthe service for 3 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attendingthe training programme for the other two days.The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunitiesMain Duties and Responsibilities1. CLINICAL1.1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service1.2. Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to betoo complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapists to refer tomanager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.1.3. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to thedepartments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to therelevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.1.4. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.1.5. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary,conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.1.6. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimiseIAPT High Intensity Trainee FINAL JUNE 2009 jw/mdwaiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessibleand convenient.1.7. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients intreatment, where appropriate.1.8. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.1.9. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols1.10. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-upand step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped careapproach.1.11. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment intothe overall therapy process2. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION2.1. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post.2.2. Apply learning from the training programme in practice2.3. Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course workto meet the required standards.3. PROFESSIONAL3.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employerand any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP,BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by thedepartment of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, NationalInstitute for Clinical Excellence).3.2. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.3.3. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT3.4. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed andreviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuingprofessional development.3.5. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreedwith Manager.3.6. Participate in individual performance review and respond toagreed objectives.3.7. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continous ProfessionalDevelopment and ensure personal development plan maintains up todate specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels/developments.3.8. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identifiedprofessional objectives.IAPT High Intensity Trainee FINAL JUNE 2009 jw/md4. GENERAL4.1. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.4.2. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policiesand procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.4.3. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safetyand the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.4.4. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure thatinformation processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate,confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) andSecurity and Confidentiality Policies.4.5. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official positionfor personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or otherinterests in the course of their official duties.4.6. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and maybe reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of servicedevelopment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTJOB DESCRIPTIONPost Title: IAPT High Intensity TraineeBand: 6Responsible to:Accountable to:Key Relationships:Job PurposeThis is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological TherapiesProgramme (IAPT). The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providinghigh intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide a cognitivebehavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems forwhich CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post- holder will work inthe service for 3 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attendingthe training programme for the other two days.The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunitiesMain Duties and Responsibilities1. CLINICAL1.1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service1.2. Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to betoo complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapists to refer tomanager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.1.3. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to thedepartments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to therelevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.1.4. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.1.5. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary,conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.1.6. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimiseIAPT High Intensity Trainee FINAL JUNE 2009 jw/mdwaiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessibleand convenient.1.7. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients intreatment, where appropriate.1.8. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.1.9. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols1.10. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-upand step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped careapproach.1.11. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment intothe overall therapy process2. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION2.1. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post.2.2. Apply learning from the training programme in practice2.3. Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course workto meet the required standards.3. PROFESSIONAL3.1. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employerand any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP,BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by thedepartment of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, NationalInstitute for Clinical Excellence).3.2. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.3.3. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT3.4. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed andreviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuingprofessional development.3.5. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreedwith Manager.3.6. Participate in individual performance review and respond toagreed objectives.3.7. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continous ProfessionalDevelopment and ensure personal development plan maintains up todate specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service deliverymodels/developments.3.8. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identifiedprofessional objectives.IAPT High Intensity Trainee FINAL JUNE 2009 jw/md4. GENERAL4.1. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.4.2. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policiesand procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.4.3. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safetyand the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.4.4. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure thatinformation processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate,confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) andSecurity and Confidentiality Policies.4.5. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official positionfor personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or otherinterests in the course of their official duties.4.6. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and maybe reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of servicedevelopment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years minimum experience of working in a mental health setting (PWPs need 2 years post qualification by March 2023)
Desirable
- Experience of working in IAPT or equivalent specialist role (such as LTC - perinatal etc)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified healthcare Professional with core profession or KSA equivalent
CBT Experience
Essential
- Experience of using CBT in their existing or previous clinical roles
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years minimum experience of working in a mental health setting (PWPs need 2 years post qualification by March 2023)
Desirable
- Experience of working in IAPT or equivalent specialist role (such as LTC - perinatal etc)
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified healthcare Professional with core profession or KSA equivalent
CBT Experience
Essential
- Experience of using CBT in their existing or previous clinical roles
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).
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).
