Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

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.

We recognise that people from BME communities are under-represented in the LMWS workforce. We are therefore especially keen to receive applications from under-represented communities. This is a core part of our service Vision & Values, as we strive to reflect the communities that we support.

HIT IAPT recruitment requirements

• Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology) in order to be considered.
• Candidates from a PWP background must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date in order to meet national expectations.
• Candidates are unable to progress through the recruitment process if they are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme.
• Candidates must either meet one of the following BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA (see below):

- Arts Therapists HCPC Registered

- Counselling Accredited with the BACP, IACP, COSCA, or FDAP (NCAC), or Registered Member CPC

- Medicine Psychiatrist or General Practitioner, MBChB or MBBS, and usually PG training with membership of MRCGP, MRCP or MRCPsych

- Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, MSc Occupational Therapy, or Dip C.O.T and HCPC Registered

- Probation Services DipPS

- Psychology 1st degree plus a post-graduate qualification (MSc or Doctorate) in an applied area such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health psychology. HCPC Registered as Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC registration alone insufficient)

- Psychotherapy / Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration

- Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN), or Learning Disability (General nursing and Enrolled nursing is insufficient)

- Social Work CQSW, DipSW or BA/BSc Hons Social Work

- Teacher of Special Education / Needs CertEd, B.Ed, or BA/BSc with PGCE, plus additional specialist training in Special Education, with additional counselling / psychotherapy training Applicants who hold a core profession will need to provide evidence of this at the interview.

Applicants who do not have a core profession must complete a KSA portfolio by the end of the course. A partially completed portfolio should be presented at interview with statements included for all sections. Supporting evidence and signatures will not be required at interview.

The partially completed KSA portfolio should be made available to the university prior to the interview and the successful applicant will receive feedback to assist with the portfolio completion after interview. A self-statement should be completed for each category. Evidence and references can be added post interview.

Candidates will be eligible to apply for BABCP provisional practitioner accreditation 12 months after meeting all of the KSA requirements.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if maximum suitable applications received.

If you have previously enrolled on a funded CBT Training course please contact the recruiting manager to discuss further before application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree in an allied discipline (Minimum 2:2)
• Candidates must either meet one of the BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA. Candidates from a PWP background must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date in order to meet national expectations.

Desirable

• Further qualifications or evidence of CPD in evidence based CBT interventions

Experience

Essential

• - 2 years minimum experience working with people who have experienced common mental health problems.
• - Good record of continuing professional development and commitment to continue this.

Desirable

• - Experience of working in a primary care mental health and/or IAPT service
• - Experience of working / placement alongside study.
• - Experience of working with a stepped care service.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• - Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health problems and how this can present in primary care
• - Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skill
• - Able to carry out comprehensive risk assessments and effective management plans within scope of work
• - Computer literate

Desirable

• - Experience of working with diverse communities within a multi-cultural setting

Training

Essential

• - Must be willing to complete study alongside working days.
• - Must be willing to travel to study where required, supported by the service.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stockdale House, Headingley Office Park

Victoria Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS6 1PF

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)