Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and experienced CBT Therapist?
This is an exciting time to be part of the At Risk Mental State service (ARMS) who are a highly motivated, professional and committed team, working with individuals who have a range of psychosis related problems. You will be required to have a registered professional qualification in either nursing, social work, psychology or occupational therapy (HCPC) plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT (BABCP). We are looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a high level of skills and experience. To provide high-quality person-centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence based. All staff will work as part of a team and receive regular clinical supervision whilst overseeing their own caseload. Good administrative, time management and communication skills are also essential.
The CBT therapist role is a full-time weekday role working in a hybrid approach with a mixture of office based in Bournemouth, home working and seeing patients face to face covering Dorset. This post is a 12-month fixed - term / secondment post. We can be flexible and consider part time applications with a minimum of 30 hours. We would also welcome applications from CBT(p) therapists.
We welcome informal enquiries and informal visits are also welcomed. Please contact spotterton@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To undertake independent specialist assessment and therapy of service users, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
To provide advanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.
To manage change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice
This post will support the other lead clinicians to ensure that national guidelines are adhered to in line with the national programme, targets are achieved and that the clinical governance arrangements are in place.
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
Provide a high quality innovative clinical service to service users experiencing Psychosis. Be proactive in clinical decision making, under pinning an advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to demonstrate improved patient care outcomes
Undertake comprehensive specialist assessment and formulation where needs are highly complex to ascertain appropriate treatment, delivering advanced CBT interventions and to include family work interventions.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Person Specification
Educational Requirements / Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification Mental Health Professional (Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist), plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- CBT accreditation with appropriate professional body (BABCP), accreditable as per BABCP guidelines or working towards accreditation with BABCP
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
- CBT (p) Trained
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity.
- Experience & knowledge of family work interventions
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in secondary care mental health care services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Knowledge base
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/benefits and employment systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in psychosis, anxiety and depression and other mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience & knowledge of CBT for psychosis work
Person Specification
Educational Requirements / Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification Mental Health Professional (Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist), plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
- CBT accreditation with appropriate professional body (BABCP), accreditable as per BABCP guidelines or working towards accreditation with BABCP
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
- CBT (p) Trained
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity.
- Experience & knowledge of family work interventions
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience of working in secondary care mental health care services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Knowledge base
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/benefits and employment systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in psychosis, anxiety and depression and other mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience & knowledge of CBT for psychosis work
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
