Job summary
This post is funded by HEE and is part of the Community transformation work to provide interventions.
Main duties of the job
The Durham Community Adult Mental Health Service is looking to recruit a Trainee Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (DBT) this is an exciting opportunity to join our established DBT service and be part of its continued growth and development.
Applicants will be required to have either RMN or equivalent mental health core qualification at degree level post 1993 and be registered with a professional regulatory body. They will have experience of delivering psychologically informed interventions to people experiencing severe mental health problems in a secondary care setting. They will be required to have a strong demonstrable interest in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and to have completed DBT training with a licenced DBT training provider to either Foundation (five days) or Intensive (10 days) level. A willingness to engage in further study and practice towards eventual accreditation as a DBT therapist is essential. During the course of training study and placement outside the Durham locality may be required. There will be no costs for further training incurred by the individual however the offer of trainee post to the successful applicant will be contingent on acceptance on an accredited training course.
On achieving accreditation the post holder would be upgraded to a Band 7 Psychological Therapist role and salary.
About us
TEWV offers a range of wellbeing services.
TEWV is a great place to work.
Lease car scheme.
Employee Support services.
Training - continuous professional development
Established MDTs
Supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
- To be actively involved in the development and provision of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy within the team
- To be actively involved in the delivery of all modes of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in accordance with adherence to the model ie DBT Skills training, Individual Therapy, Consult, Telephone Coaching and Structuring the Wider Environment
- To collect outcome data at various points of the clients DBT journey (minimum measurement points - baseline, midpoint and end), Linking in British Isles DBT Benchmarking
Additional contact details:
Gill Green, Trust DBT Lead
Gillian.green5@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
- To be actively involved in the development and provision of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy within the team
- To be actively involved in the delivery of all modes of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in accordance with adherence to the model ie DBT Skills training, Individual Therapy, Consult, Telephone Coaching and Structuring the Wider Environment
- To collect outcome data at various points of the clients DBT journey (minimum measurement points - baseline, midpoint and end), Linking in British Isles DBT Benchmarking
Additional contact details:
Gill Green, Trust DBT Lead
Gillian.green5@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Working in multi-disciplinary team settings
- Experience of delivering psychological informed interventions to people experiencing severe mental health problems in a secondary care setting
Skills
Essential
- Completed DBT training with a licenced DBT training provider to either Foundation (five days) or Intensive (10 days) level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of DBT and experience delivering groups
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at degree level (post 1993) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy.
- Registered with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, NMC, GMC, Social Work England)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems
- Working in multi-disciplinary team settings
- Experience of delivering psychological informed interventions to people experiencing severe mental health problems in a secondary care setting
Skills
Essential
- Completed DBT training with a licenced DBT training provider to either Foundation (five days) or Intensive (10 days) level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of DBT and experience delivering groups
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at degree level (post 1993) in nursing, social work, occupational therapy.
- Registered with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, NMC, GMC, Social Work England)
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
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).
