Job summary
Trainee Psychological Therapy Practitioner
Primary Mental Health Support Service
Applicants must be eligible for Graduate Membership ofBPS or have a relevant degree/diploma e.g. social science, counselling, teaching or training or have extensive experience of working with people who have suffered with a mental health problem and providing psychological interventions (including peer support work) and completed appropriate level recognised training as designated in Matrics Cymru in delivering low-intensity therapies
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of direct access evidence-based therapy such as:
- Co-delivering individual CBT.
- Co-facilitate CBT groups with qualified staff.
- Lead manualised groups e.g., CBT or Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
The post holder will offer a range of individual interventions, which may include:
- Psychologically informed, solution-focused interventions e.g., behavioural activation.
- Guided self-help for specific mental health related distress.
- Supported computerised CBT (CCBT) packages.
- Telephone CBT (TCBT).
- Structured psycho-educational groups with an evidence base for a variety of mental health conditions e.g., anxiety management/sleep/depression/ emotional coping skills.
- Non-pharmacological approaches to behaviours which challenge in the context of dementia
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Under structured close supervision the post holder will work within the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board to provide high volume, low intensity interventions using cognitive behavioural therapy [CBT] derived interventions for clients with mental health difficulties and/or dementia.
This work will be conducted face-to-face with individuals, in groups, or with individuals on the phone or remote video calling. The post holder will work with people with diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Under structured close supervision the post holder will work within the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board to provide high volume, low intensity interventions using cognitive behavioural therapy [CBT] derived interventions for clients with mental health difficulties and/or dementia.
This work will be conducted face-to-face with individuals, in groups, or with individuals on the phone or remote video calling. The post holder will work with people with diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- Qualifications- must have relevant degree or experience
- Experience- must demonstrate understanding of the role
Skills
Essential
- Skills- must demonstrate skills in listening and knowledge of psychological approaches
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- Qualifications- must have relevant degree or experience
- Experience- must demonstrate understanding of the role
Skills
Essential
- Skills- must demonstrate skills in listening and knowledge of psychological approaches
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
