Job summary
This is the second year of these exciting 'recruit to train' positions across Sussex which are being offered as part of our transformation of community mental health services. The posts are being commissioned by NHS England to improve access to psychological therapies for adults and older people with severe mental health problems.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidates to develop their mental health expertise and focus on delivering evidence-based therapies to those who need them and are experiencing psychosis.
Successful candidates will be employed on a Band 6 salary for 2 years while studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems, specialising in psychosis. We have a total of 3 posts, one for each of West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.
After successfully completing the training you will be guaranteed a post as a Band 7 psychological therapist in CBT. This course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level one. Whilst you are studying on this course, you will receive academic support & teaching from Southampton University and be part of our excellent, well-established and supportive psychological therapy services in Sussex, that are integrated into local community mental health teams.
We anticipate a strong interest in these vacancies so the window for applications will be short.
Main duties of the job
While you are training you will be part of a multidisciplinary mental health team providing intervention and support to people with complex needs. You will be offering cognitive behavioural therapy for adults & older people, specialising in psychosis. You will work closely with colleagues from psychology and psychological therapies, as well as from other mental health disciplines.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
About us
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Living and Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
- Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns
- According to the Met Office Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, in our recent staff survey 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Key survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are welcome subject to the following requirements:
- That you havea core mental health qualification. This includes individuals who have qualified as Graduate Mental Health PractitionersOREquivalent through the BABCP assessment of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes https://babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes
- Be committed to the implementation of psychological interventions for people with complex and severe mental health problems
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment and in the face of high clinical demand.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are welcome subject to the following requirements:
- That you havea core mental health qualification. This includes individuals who have qualified as Graduate Mental Health PractitionersOREquivalent through the BABCP assessment of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes https://babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes
- Be committed to the implementation of psychological interventions for people with complex and severe mental health problems
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment and in the face of high clinical demand.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Please see attached list of suitable qualifications.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Please see attached list of suitable qualifications.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
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).
