Job summary
We are recruiting for a Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapistwho wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
Isle Talk IAPT (Soon to be NHS Talking Therapies) - IOW NHS Trust.The role is a band 7 on an Annex 21 training schedule.
The post is permanent but is subject to the successful completion of PGDip training and achieving accredited status with the BABCP)
Interview: Please note interview will involve a role play and must be attend in person at the Gables, Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2ER. We cannot offer a remote interview under any circumstances
Isle Talk IAPT offers access to evidence based psychological therapies for people experiencing depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD. The service forms part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies agenda to offer increased access to NICE compliant talking therapies across a range of modalities. Our clinicians work with patients from a variety of diverse back grounds and circumstances and offer treatment in both central office and community settings. Isle Talk forms part of the IOW NHS mental health division's cluster of specialist mental health services. The role of the High Intensity Therapist is crucial for delivering treatment to those with more moderate to severe presentations of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to attend a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression and anxiety disorders with the university of Southampton for one year. During this time you will practice under supervision to develop competence and support service delivery. The candidate will work alongside fellow High Intensity Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, employment services and our administrative team. They will be accountable in their clinical practice to a supervisor, Clinical Lead and receive line management from a Team Lead.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An average week may include:
- Offering one to one high intensity CBT appointments
- Sessions are delivered in person so please note this is not a remote post
- Receiving group based clinical supervision
- Receiving case management supervision
- Completing administrative duties
- Attending the University of Southampton PGDip course 2 days per week
Essential qualifications:
A core profession outlined by the BABCP
Or a KSA with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification and experience
Experience working clinically with patients to treat depression and anxiety disorders
Person specification:
The successful applicant must be highly motivated and passionate about improving access to evidence based treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD
The applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to manage a caseload and meet specified service targets
Must be able to assess and manage clinical risk
Must be able to work in team environment
A driving license is essential for this post and the successful applicant must be able to travel to different locations
The successful applicant must be computer literate
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An average week may include:
- Offering one to one high intensity CBT appointments
- Sessions are delivered in person so please note this is not a remote post
- Receiving group based clinical supervision
- Receiving case management supervision
- Completing administrative duties
- Attending the University of Southampton PGDip course 2 days per week
Essential qualifications:
A core profession outlined by the BABCP
Or a KSA with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification and experience
Experience working clinically with patients to treat depression and anxiety disorders
Person specification:
The successful applicant must be highly motivated and passionate about improving access to evidence based treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD
The applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to manage a caseload and meet specified service targets
Must be able to assess and manage clinical risk
Must be able to work in team environment
A driving license is essential for this post and the successful applicant must be able to travel to different locations
The successful applicant must be computer literate
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A core profession as outlined by BABCP which includes BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing or BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Or BA (Hons) Social Work or Probation Service DipPS or a KSA with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification and experience
- a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for anxiety and depression
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- BABCP accreditation and recommended record of yearly Continuing Professional Development
- Experience working clinically with patients to treat depression and anxiety disorders
- The successful applicant must be highly motivated and passionate about improving access to evidence based treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD
- The applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to manage a caseload and meet specified service targets
- Must be able to assess and manage clinical risk
- Must be able to work in team environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- A driving license is essential for this post and the successful applicant must be able to travel to different locations
- The successful applicant must be computer literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A core profession as outlined by BABCP which includes BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing or BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Or BA (Hons) Social Work or Probation Service DipPS or a KSA with Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification and experience
- a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for anxiety and depression
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- BABCP accreditation and recommended record of yearly Continuing Professional Development
- Experience working clinically with patients to treat depression and anxiety disorders
- The successful applicant must be highly motivated and passionate about improving access to evidence based treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD
- The applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to manage a caseload and meet specified service targets
- Must be able to assess and manage clinical risk
- Must be able to work in team environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- A driving license is essential for this post and the successful applicant must be able to travel to different locations
- The successful applicant must be computer literate
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).
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).
