Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
The closing date is 11 June 2023
Job summary
We are excited to offer a number of training roles within NHS Talking Therapies (previously known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)). As a trainee you will work within the NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip you to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will work in the service for three days of the week using your newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.
The start date will be September 2023 and this cohort will be attending Reading University in person.
Main duties of the job
About you/you will have:
- Core profession as defined by the BABCP. Please seebabcp.comfor a list of core professions OR
- Relevant professional background with experience which meets the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio criteria, please refer tobabcp.comfor details
- If you are a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or similar HEE/NHSE funded professional, you will have two years post-qualification experience
Work base:
This post is for positions within EAST or WEST Berkshire. For the EAST your work base will be in either Bracknell, Maidenhead or Slough. For WEST Berkshire your work base will be in Newbury, Reading or Wokingham. Please let us know in your supporting statement which would be your preferred location.
Before making your application please read the 'additional information sheet' attached. Previous applicants need not apply.
About us
Main duties of the job
- Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post.
- Apply learning from the training programme in practice.
- Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
- Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapist, they will refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BPS,UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
- Apply for BABCP accreditation within 4 weeks of results being ratified by the university.
Date posted
18 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,162 to £44,629 a year per annum (Incl. HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
371-MHW1375
Job locations
IAPT Health Education England, London House
London Road
Bracknell
RG12 2UT
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
IAPT Health Education England, London House
London Road
Bracknell
RG12 2UT
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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