Job summary
2 X 37.5 Hours Per Week
Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies Team
aims to improve access to psychological therapy and treatment for people with
mild to moderate mental health problems, in Barnsley, to ensure people with
common mental health conditions are offered evidence-based treatments.
The
service opening hours are Monday-Thursday 9-8 and Friday 9-5. The service
offers a range of therapies at step 2 and step 3, delivered by various means
including face to face, virtual, telephone and computerised. We offer groups,
workshops and one to one appointments to clients.
This is an ideal opportunity for an
experienced professional to train to be become a High Intensity (CBT) Therapist
working with clients who present with mild to moderate common mental health
problems such as depression and the spectrum of anxiety presentations.
Successful applicants should have a core
profession, or able to demonstrate equivalent via KSA.It would also be
desirable if you have had training and experience in delivering supervision and
have experience working in a primary care setting.
You will need to demonstrate an
understanding of anxiety and depression and how these can present in primary
care.It is essential that you possess advanced communication skills
and a good understanding of clinical risk.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
As a trainee member of the CBT team, you
will receive regular supervision at university and in practice, giving the
opportunity to develop and practice skills in a safe environment, and then
implement these skills in live practice.
You will have responsibility for a
reduced caseload where you will assess and treat clients presenting with mild
to moderate common mental health problems.
The first 2 weeks of the course will be entirely in university,
followed by 2 days at university and 3 days in practice each week.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake a Post
Graduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course.
On successful
completion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as a
qualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This post is
dependent on successfully completing the university course.
The post holder will provide High
Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reduced
caseload, within an Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service,
under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician. The post holder will provide a high quality
clinical service to the users of the service.
Clinical oversight of all work will be
held by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, and
managerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.
The job plan will be delivered in the
services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously
within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while
observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
To
provide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild to
moderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCP
Accredited CBT clinician.
To exercise clinical judgment based on the highest
standards of evidence based practice.To deliver excellent levels of customer
care to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where
these standards have not been met.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive
manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans
of clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.
To work
as part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meeting
the service standards and objectives. To provide risk assessment and
intervention to people who present for treatment.
To liaise and consult with
the wider professional network in the care of the client. To work jointly with
other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to
people and their families.
To contribute to the audit processes within the
service. To contribute to research in the service area.To undertake project
management as required to aid service development.
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training
experience and supervision and apply continuous reflection on own practice.
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research
to support evidence base practice of self and others. To exercise autonomous
professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of
clients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT clinician.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the
highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in
internal and external CPD training and development programmes in consultation
with the post holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain
membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and professional
bodies appropriate for the model of working.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best
practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the
skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular
professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement
with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related
disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record
keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the
responsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance with
professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
The post- holder will be required to work flexibly both in
terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will undertake a Post
Graduate Diploma in CBT on a recognised university course.
On successful
completion of the course the post holder will progress to a Band 7 post, as a
qualified High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This post is
dependent on successfully completing the university course.
The post holder will provide High
Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, with a reduced
caseload, within an Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service,
under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician. The post holder will provide a high quality
clinical service to the users of the service.
Clinical oversight of all work will be
held by the clinical supervisor within the workplace and in the university, and
managerial responsibility is to lead in the service/team manager.
The job plan will be delivered in the
services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously
within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while
observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
To
provide High Intensity CBT intervention for people experiencing mild to
moderate common mental health problems, under the supervision of a BABCP
Accredited CBT clinician.
To exercise clinical judgment based on the highest
standards of evidence based practice.To deliver excellent levels of customer
care to people, and address or report, in a timely and proactive manner, where
these standards have not been met.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive
manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans
of clients under their care and effectively evaluate progress.
To work
as part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meeting
the service standards and objectives. To provide risk assessment and
intervention to people who present for treatment.
To liaise and consult with
the wider professional network in the care of the client. To work jointly with
other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to
people and their families.
To contribute to the audit processes within the
service. To contribute to research in the service area.To undertake project
management as required to aid service development.
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training
experience and supervision and apply continuous reflection on own practice.
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research
to support evidence base practice of self and others. To exercise autonomous
professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of
clients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT clinician.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the
highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in
internal and external CPD training and development programmes in consultation
with the post holders professional lead and service manager(s). To maintain
membership of appropriate bodies (i.e. NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and professional
bodies appropriate for the model of working.
To contribute to the development and articulation of best
practice in psychotherapy across the service, by continuing to develop the
skills of reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular
professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement
with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related
disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record
keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the
responsible exercise of professional self- governance in accordance with
professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures.
The post- holder will be required to work flexibly both in
terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
- To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.
Experience
Essential
- For Knowledge/Skills Attitudes (KSA) applicants a minimum of 2 years qualified as a PWP.
- 2 years post qualification in relevant core profession.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training
Essential
- To be willing to undertake Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
- To be willing to attend university course 2 days per week.
Experience
Essential
- For Knowledge/Skills Attitudes (KSA) applicants a minimum of 2 years qualified as a PWP.
- 2 years post qualification in relevant core profession.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes.
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.
