High Intensity Therapist (Band 7)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work in an exciting and dynamic service providing high intensity psychological interventions (namely CBT) as part of the National Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

We are looking for qualified therapists who have the energy, enthusiasm, and skills to join our team who are committed to making a difference within the North Lincolnshire Community. The service has been well established providing a stepped care, evidenced-based model for the treatment of people with common mental health problems. You will be hard-working and able to meet specified targets, in order to deliver a high quality IAPT service.

Main duties of the job

Preferably, we are seeking qualified BABCP accredited CBT/High Intensity therapists who have experience of working in an IAPT service at Step 3 via telephone, video and face to face, and can provide supervision to colleagues, although newly qualified High Intensity Therapists will also be considered.

Please note that applicants should have demonstrable mental health experience, and ideally experience working within an IAPT service.

Please also note that this is not a remote only position

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Date posted

19 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year Per Annum,

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-IAPT-014-E

Job locations

Scunthorpe

19 Market Hill

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma in CBT) OR Equivalent: e.g. a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT BABCP Accredited AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.

Desirable

  • Graduate Level

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma in CBT) OR Equivalent: e.g. a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT BABCP Accredited AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.

Desirable

  • Graduate Level

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience of working in mental health services

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).

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.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Scunthorpe

19 Market Hill

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SS


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Scunthorpe

19 Market Hill

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SS


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Lisa Briggs

lisa.briggs8@nhs.net

03000216165

Date posted

19 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year Per Annum,

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-IAPT-014-E

Job locations

Scunthorpe

19 Market Hill

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SS


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