High Intensity Trainee CBT Therapist

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service for people who are looking to progress their mental health career by training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy via a Post-Graduate Diploma at NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity level. LMWS offers an enhanced support programme for trainees. Positions will be held with Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Northpoint and Community Links. You will complete 1 year of study with Hull University, 2 days a week. Interview date: 9/11/24 & 11/1/24 Start date: 4/3/24 The posts will be made permanent subject to successful completion and qualification from the course to become a Band 7 HIT CBT Therapist. We reserve the right to close the advert if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

For further information regarding the University course please refer to the links attached. PGDip High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | University of Hull

Main duties of the job

You will attend University alongside working within LMWS. You will use CBT interventions to help people with a range of common mental health problems at step 3 within a stepped care model. You will be competent and familiar with risk assessment and case management and will undertake regular supervision of your clinical work. You will be a conscientious, reliable and resilient person who has the best interests of service user needs at the core of your practice. You will be well organised, have a high standard of communication and be a committed and active team worker. You will possess a high standard of self-motivation and be able to work independently. You will be skilled in collaborative working; with both professionals and service users. You must also be willing to engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision with a focus on developing as a CBT Therapist. You must be willing to travel and attend university alongside providing face-to-face clinical sessions where necessary.

About us

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9833-FB-SP-743-23

Job locations

Building 3 White Rose Park

Millshaw Park Lane

Leeds

LS11 0DL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.

1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments

1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.