Band 7 High intensity CBT Therapist - BANES

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To allocate approximately 70% of time to direct and indirect clinical which should be predominantly CBT based.

To provide a community mental health service to patients referred by the General Practitioners at the nominated surgery by working flexibly.

When required, to assist with group psychological activity as discussed with the Clinical Lead.

When required, to gather together and organise information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities).

When required to participate in liaison meetings with GPs and other members of the Primary Care Health Team, as appropriate.

When required to supervise other staff within the service.

To advise the Clinical Lead about the supervision needs of the staff.

Professional:

When required to participate in the Psychology Service business and professional meetings including Departmental Meetings and other meetings as required.

To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Trust.

To maintain and further develop high standards of Clinical Psychology and Counselling practice through co-operative work with other Clinical/Counselling Psychologists and Counsellors and involvement in professional audit.

To comply with the Behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, Counsellors in Primary Care and British Psychological Societys Code of Conduct as well as procedures and government legislation, as it applies to the service.

Clinical Governance

To support the Clinical Lead in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Service.

When required to support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit in the service.

To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

To participate in Clinical Governance processes in the Service and in the profession.

General

To participate in liaison meetings with GPs and other members of the Primary Care Health Teams as appropriate.

To participate in audit and personal review activity as required.

To compile and return statistics and activity levels as required.

To undertake such further training as might be required to maintain an appropriate level of expertise.

To participate in individual and peer supervision.

To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the department, service and Trust.

When required to participate in the research activities of the service.

To participate in disseminating good practice by publication and presentation.

To train other staff as appropriate.

Key Working Relationships

Staff in Primary Care Psychology and Counselling Service.

GPs and primary care teams.

Representatives of user and voluntary groups.

Other psychology and counselling colleagues across the Trust.

CMHTs and AMH Psychology staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full accreditation with BABCP or eligibility for BPS/CPC and eligibility for accreditation with BABCP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an IAPT service so that the post holder is able to work comfortably in a stepped care model of service delivery.

Skills

Essential

• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)