Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Trainee

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 liaison and collaborative 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 therapist offering CBT.

There is an expectation to have completed the preliminary KSA by the interview and to have this available at interview. We will confirm with candidates invited to interview how this is to be presented (hard copy or email) Please see the link attached to the job advert and ensure you complete this if you do not have a registered professional qualification.

https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes

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.

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/leeds-mental-wellbeing-service/home/

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree with second class honours or equivalent in a discipline connected to Mental Health (e.g. Psychology) Those without an undergraduate qualification but with evidence of the ability to study at third year of undergraduate degree level will also be considered.
• OR Qualified in a mental health profession (e.g. social work, OT, CPN, clinical or counselling psychologist, psychiatrist) and have at post qualification experience
• OR Candidates who do not have a BABCP recognised core professional training can apply if they meet the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude criteria. They will need to bring a KSA portfolio to the interview.
• Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP (candidates are required to produce a full and complete KSA portfolio for assessment at interview).
• Candidates who are qualified as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) must have two years post-qualification experience working as a PWP (taken from the date of their exam board).

Desirable

• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent.
• Leadership and management training ILM 3 or equivalent.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of CBT theory.

Desirable

• Experience in research and/or clinical audit.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants must be working in mental health and social care or associated independent sector agencies or have done so very recently.
• It is a BABCP requirement that you have a minimum of two years (whole time equivalent) experience of working in a mental health/social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care / Community Settings.
• Experience working with anxiety disorders and depression.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel to the course (Teeside) when required 1 day per week.

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

Burmantofts Health Centre

Cromwell Mount

Leeds

LS9 7TA

Employer's website

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