IAPT High Intensity Trainee
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Job summary
Are you a registered core professional or able to evidence that you can meet the Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP and are looking for a career change, or a chance to develop skills in Psychological Therapies?
We have a number of exciting opportunities in training to become an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Talking Therapies service.
Over the course of a year you will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy at the University of Reading. The course is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion of the course trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP , and you will be offered a permanent Band 7 High Intensity Therapist post within the Service.
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a BABCPrecognised Core Profession.
If you do not have a BABCP-recognised Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA).
Prior to this interview, you must have completed self-statements for the KSA criterion required based on your experience. Please see theBABCP website above for guidance and exemplars.
Main duties of the job
Please also be aware, if you have completed previous Health Education England funded training (e.g., PWP training), you cannot attend High Intensity training until 2 full years after your previous trainings exam boards we will require proof of this time period prior to interview if you completed PWP training in 2022.
A typical week involves spending 2 days at the University or Reading and 3 days in one of the Talking Therapies Teams across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire service.
At university you will be learning all the knowledge and skills to become an effective CBT therapist, the course will teach evidenced based CBT models to treat depression and anxiety disorders.
You will be supported by your supervisors at both university and within your team to apply this new knowledge to practice. Working within a hybrid model you will take a blended approach to home and office-based working - you will assess and provide CBT interventions to support individuals to work towards recovery. You will be offered regular opportunity for peer support and will share an effective interface both with your team and with relevant allied agencies within the care pathway.
Alongside managing a small caseload, you will also be undertaking academic assignments as required to complete the Post Graduate diploma, this includes recording clinical sessions. Preparation and organisation will form a key part of your weekly structure.
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.
Details
Date posted
11 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-5479
Job locations
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
B98 8AH
Prospect View
300 Pickersleigh Road
Malvern
WR14 2GP
The Robertson Centre
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Redditch Town Hall
Walter Stranz Square
Redditch
B98 8AH
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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