CBT Therapist / Applied Psychologist

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 March 2025

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Young Person Early Detection Service (HYPED)

The HYPED Service is a new and exciting service that works with individuals from the age of 14- 35 at high risk of developing psychosis (ARMS). The post-holder will undertake assessments including the CAARMS, and psychological assessment and formulation. They will deliver CBT for mood disorders, trauma and CBT for unusual experiences. They will provide Family Interventions, a structured therapy for clients and their families to improve knowledge about psychosis and communication skills. They will receive training on the CAARMS tool, FI and additional ad hoc training in relevant areas.

The applied psychologist / CBT therapist will have the opportunity to provide supervision to a CAP and potentially to trainee CBT therapists or trainee clinical psychologists.

The post-holder will be expected to promote destigmatising information about psychosis and to increase the accessibility of mental health services. They will have opportunities to engage in audit, evaluation and research as well as co-produced service development to shape the service.

For further information about this post, please contact:

Dr Lauren Colgan, Principal Clinical Psychologist ARMS Lead. Tel. 07765 741 606. Lauren.colgan@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment, CAARMS assessments (assessment of At Risk Mental State), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Family Interventions to individuals with an "At Risk Mental State" (ARMS). This post will be working in the ARMS pathway within the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service and liaising closely with EIP colleagues if patients are suspected of experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The successful applicant will provide psychological assessments, formulation, and consultation with patients and their families as well as delivery of CBT and Family Interventions. They will be responsible for supervising and / or line managing a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to provide psychosocial interventions. The applicant will be willing to undertake CAARMS supervisor training and training in Family Interventions.

Working as an autonomous practitioner working within the boundaries of professional guidelines and the organisational structure of the service's policies. The post holder will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values patients and their carers and the core values of the trust: compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

Clinical advice, supervision, teaching, support and communication are integral to the role. The post-holder will be expected to promote destigmatising information about psychosis and to increase the accessibility of mental health services.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-7635

Job locations

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone -- if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team -- detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent.
AND
Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
OR
BABCP Accredited Practitioner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent.
AND
Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.
OR
BABCP Accredited Practitioner

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.