Job summary
London wide Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT) for CBT High Intensity Therapists
Psychological therapy services across London are now recruiting CBT High Intensity Trainees as part of the IAPT programme. These services deliver evidence based psychological therapies for people with anxiety and depression.
Information on the application process, including how to apply can be found on the KCL PG Dip website
This information is essential reading for successful applications.
CVs will not be accepted
Main duties of the job
Are you an experiencedmental health professional or social care worker with a recognised professional qualification working in a mental health setting? Have you considered training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to apply for the one-year full-time IAPT post graduate diploma courses based at King's College London and Royal Holloway.
Applicants without a core mental health profession (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) must be able to meet the required KSA process criteria.
The training programme consists of three days working within an IAPT service and two days at university taught by experts in the field.
About us
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications cannot be submitted through NHS Jobs. You must submit your application through the Kings website on this link - King's College London CBT
For further information on the courses, please visit the website for King's College London and for Royal Holloway.
For more information about IAPT see NHS England Mental Health web pages
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications cannot be submitted through NHS Jobs. You must submit your application through the Kings website on this link - King's College London CBT
For further information on the courses, please visit the website for King's College London and for Royal Holloway.
For more information about IAPT see NHS England Mental Health web pages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification at graduate level in either nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has received training (formally or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification at graduate level in either nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Has received training (formally or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lambeth Talking Therapies (Lambeth IAPT)
1a Dalbury House | Ferndale Road
London
SW9 8AP
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
