Job summary
FIXED TERM FOR 2 YEARS
The Derbyshire Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME Service has an exciting opportunity for a band 7 cognitive behavioural therapist to join our team of existing cognitive behavioural therapist, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and consultants in rehabilitation medicine.
The service provides MDT specialist assessment and interventions for adults aged 16 and over with CFS/ME and has now expanded to provide treatment for people with long covid fatigue.
In view of this increased demand we are looking to recruit an additional cognitive behavioural therapist with a broad range of skills to provide biopsychosocial assessment and treatment of these patient groups.
We take a holistic, collaborative approach, to help manage symptoms more effectively, working with clients towards achieving their goals.
If you are a passionate, experienced cognitive behavioural therapist looking for a new challenge in CFS/ME and long covid fatigue we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry responsibility for their own caseload, assessing and treating clients with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, and long covid fatigue, where it has been identified that CBT may help to support the client's progress.
You will work closely with all members of the MDT to provide a holistic, patient centred approach to care. Treatment may be face to face, via telephone or video, in a group setting or as a home visit for more severely affected patients.
Additionally, there will be a requirement to provide training and clinical supervision for the MDT, and for the post holder to have access to their own regular clinical supervision. You will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
About us
Key facts about our Trust:
Every day our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients
We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust over 3,300 per week
An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day the 6th largest in the country
Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients every day
We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with
almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
We employ 12,000 staff across our 5 hospital sites
We have a Director of Allied Health Professionals who is committed to provide leadership, progression and direction to AHPs
Closing date of applications: 3rd November 2021
Interview date: 18th November 2021
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fewer hours may be considered. Standard working pattern is Mon - Fri daytime; flexibility to allow for evening and Saturday working would be helpful to meet needs as service expands.
Applicants must hold a post graduate diploma or MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and be an accredited BABCP therapist or seeking accreditation. They should hold a core professional qualification in nursing or therapy role, and hold current professional registration with HCPC /NMC.
Applicants should have a keen interest, good knowledge and experience of working with clients with CFS/ME or other long term conditions. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and competency in provision of clinical CBT supervision for other team members is also required. Experience of working in a mental health background is preferred.
Main dimensions of the role are:
Use specialist skills to perform advanced clinical assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive and social needs.
Work as a key member of the CFS/ME Service MDT to develop and deliver holistic, patient centred CBT treatment programmes to patients with CFS/ME and long covid. This includes planning, coordinating and facilitating effective delivery of the patients' rehabilitation programme and discharge. This requires advanced communication skills, joint working and an excellent understanding of MDT roles.
Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, working without direct supervision.
Provide supervision and education for other therapists within the CFS/ME Service.
Maintain clinical skills and competence to practice through supervision with a nominated clinical supervisor.
Liaise with other healthcare professionals in the management of patient care.
Undertake routine administrative tasks.
Undertake specific projects eg audit, in service training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fewer hours may be considered. Standard working pattern is Mon - Fri daytime; flexibility to allow for evening and Saturday working would be helpful to meet needs as service expands.
Applicants must hold a post graduate diploma or MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and be an accredited BABCP therapist or seeking accreditation. They should hold a core professional qualification in nursing or therapy role, and hold current professional registration with HCPC /NMC.
Applicants should have a keen interest, good knowledge and experience of working with clients with CFS/ME or other long term conditions. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and competency in provision of clinical CBT supervision for other team members is also required. Experience of working in a mental health background is preferred.
Main dimensions of the role are:
Use specialist skills to perform advanced clinical assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, cognitive and social needs.
Work as a key member of the CFS/ME Service MDT to develop and deliver holistic, patient centred CBT treatment programmes to patients with CFS/ME and long covid. This includes planning, coordinating and facilitating effective delivery of the patients' rehabilitation programme and discharge. This requires advanced communication skills, joint working and an excellent understanding of MDT roles.
Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, working without direct supervision.
Provide supervision and education for other therapists within the CFS/ME Service.
Maintain clinical skills and competence to practice through supervision with a nominated clinical supervisor.
Liaise with other healthcare professionals in the management of patient care.
Undertake routine administrative tasks.
Undertake specific projects eg audit, in service training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post grad diploma or MSc in CBT. Accredited CBT therapist or seeking accreditation. Registered HCPC or NMC with nursing or therapy qualification.
communication
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, using highly developed negotiating skills
Experience
Essential
- Post grad clinical experience in delivering psychological therapies working as part of MDT
- Specialist knowledge of CFS/ME or long term conditions acquired through in depth experience and post grad education
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
skills and ability
Essential
- Has broad range of specialist skills required to assess and treat clients with CFS/ME and long covid, in group or individual settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post grad diploma or MSc in CBT. Accredited CBT therapist or seeking accreditation. Registered HCPC or NMC with nursing or therapy qualification.
communication
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, using highly developed negotiating skills
Experience
Essential
- Post grad clinical experience in delivering psychological therapies working as part of MDT
- Specialist knowledge of CFS/ME or long term conditions acquired through in depth experience and post grad education
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
skills and ability
Essential
- Has broad range of specialist skills required to assess and treat clients with CFS/ME and long covid, in group or individual settings.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
