Talking Therapies CCfD High Intensity Trainee
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
The closing date is 10 October 2024
Job summary
Are you a Counsellor or Psychotherapist looking for career development within the NHS?
Would you like to join our team of friendly and highly skilled Counsellors and Psychological Therapists providing therapeutic interventions to patients with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety?
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Talking Therapies are one of the leading Talking Therapies services for Relational Therapies (Counselling) in the country. We provide therapy across all NICE concordant Relational Therapies andoffer supervision specific to each modality. We are currently expanding our workforce. If you are looking for a role where your therapy skills will be enhanced and developed and want to join a service working towards excellence this is the job for you.
We have 3 funded training opportunities provided by NHS England across the service working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will obtain a NICE approved Talking Therapies qualification and move into a permanent Band 7 post as a CCfD (Couples Therapy for Depression) High Intensity Therapist.
We provide you with resources for continual professional development, and a wide range of wellbeing and support.
To discuss the role please contact Senior Counsellor, Clare Semere - 07719408463 or Team Lead, Sarah Bennett -07719004692.
Main duties of the job
A typical week will involve working autonomously and as part of a team. You will be learning through study and in practice, developing skills and competence.
Under supervision you will work collaboratively with patients in your care to assess and provide psychological interventions, supporting individuals to work towards recovery.
You will maintain clear and accurate clinical records and will be supported to embed learning and reflect on your practice via regular clinical supervision, recording clinical sessions for academic purposes.
You will be involved in various aspects of clinical practice, for example, undertaking patient assessments, facilitating groups, and offering therapy in the modality you are training in.
You will be actively able to participate in other aspects of the service to include referral meetings, clinical skills sessions, and other areas of interest.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Date posted
27 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-0752
Job locations
Wulstan Unit
Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Robertson Centre
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Prospect View Medical Centre
300 Pickersleigh Road
Malvern
WR14 2GP
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Wulstan Unit
Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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