Job summary
o The role requires the provision of high intensity (step 3 of the stepped care model approach) evidence based psychological interventions for staff of WUTH, providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, within one or more psychological therapy models specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression Manual.
o A key component of this role requires the post holder to develop and promote pro-active/preventative wellbeing packages of care, focused on the prevention of emotional distress, not just treating it. This will involve a range of strategies such as wellbeing workshops, supporting departments which require specific support & intervention, and the development of emotional resilience across the Trust.
o The post holder works autonomously with professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. They will receive CBT Clinical Supervision from an experienced therapist, in line with BABCP minimum standards. If the post holder is not accredited through BABCP, this will be encouraged and supported by their Clinical Supervisor.
o This post will support the lead Psychotherapist in providing an environment where every staff member has the access to evidenced based therapies, alongside pro-active wellbeing support.
o To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for the roles and responsibilities of Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the roles and responsibilities of Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the roles and responsibilities of Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma, or a recognised Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level.
- Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) achieved through training and experience with adults with anxiety and depression.
- A recognised post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or postgraduate level training conferring equivalent competences).
- A minimum two-year post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact AND no less than 450 hours supervised counselling or psychotherapy practice (including hours gained after core training).
- Additional pre and/or post qualification training in Mental Health.
- Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions recognised by BABCP, e.g. mental health nursing, practitioner psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy or counselling AND
- Current registration/accreditation with the core professional body, OR evidence of having achieved the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route to BABCP accreditation.
Desirable
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological therapies for anxiety and/or depression in the context of co morbidity and complexity (e.g. occupational distress, occupational burnout, compassion fatigue, personality disorder, additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Knowledge and SKills
Essential
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma, or a recognised Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level.
- Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) achieved through training and experience with adults with anxiety and depression.
- A recognised post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or postgraduate level training conferring equivalent competences).
- A minimum two-year post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or Counselling Psychology, comprising no less than 450 hours programme contact AND no less than 450 hours supervised counselling or psychotherapy practice (including hours gained after core training).
- Additional pre and/or post qualification training in Mental Health.
- Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions recognised by BABCP, e.g. mental health nursing, practitioner psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy or counselling AND
- Current registration/accreditation with the core professional body, OR evidence of having achieved the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route to BABCP accreditation.
Desirable
- Experience at working with one or more NHS Talking Therapies-recognised psychological therapies at a specialist level.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific NHS Talking Therapies recognised psychological therapies for anxiety and/or depression in the context of co morbidity and complexity (e.g. occupational distress, occupational burnout, compassion fatigue, personality disorder, additional disabilities etc).
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Knowledge and SKills
Essential
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Elm House Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
