Job summary
In an exciting initiative, South Tyneside and
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are seeking to recruit a number of Trainee
Cognitive Behaviour Therapists . We will be delivering evidence based
psychological treatment to children and young people in one of the CAMH
services. The practitioners will be based in one STSFT Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Services in Sunderland, South Tyneside or Gateshead.
The successful applicants will gain experience of
providing psychological therapies for children and young people using NICE recommended
and evidence-based High intensity
treatments. As a trainee, they will also be expected to attend the post
graduate CBT training programme at the UNN
(University of Northumberland at Newcastle) and gain the training to enable
them to deliver these interventions. The training course with the University
commences in January 2024, therefore it is essential that the trainees will be
available for employment January 2024.
Main duties of the job
As part of their training, successful applicants
will deliver psychological interventions in either Sunderland Community CAMHS, Gateshead
Emotional wellbeing Team/PCN or South Tynesides Lifecycle service. The
practitioners and will play a full part in the effective development of the
services . Regular supervision is an important aspect of the work of the
service.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- Undertaking a training/qualification High Intensity Training Course (Post graduate diploma in High Intensity Therapies - CBT)
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families and families
- Experience of working within a community context
- Ability to complete mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist childrens service provision
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent time and caseload management
- Good IT skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- Undertaking a training/qualification High Intensity Training Course (Post graduate diploma in High Intensity Therapies - CBT)
- Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and their families and families
- Experience of working within a community context
- Ability to complete mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care
- Ability to engage vulnerable and hard to reach groups
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding
- Ability to work at the complex interface between universal and specialist childrens service provision
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent time and caseload management
- Good IT skills
Person Specification
Skills and Competenices
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments
- Highly motivated
- To have the ability to work independently and to develop appropriate interventions and care pathways
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Therapeutically competent
- Awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses
- Good communication skills both verbal and written at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised professional qualification and registration for example Nursing, Teaching (with QTS), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Or
- Relevant Cyp-IAPT Child and Adolescent Mental Health qualification and significant Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Working with children, young people and their families
- Working in a community setting
- At least 1 years community experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Training
Essential
- Able to attend the post graduate CBT qualification with the UNN
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and
- Motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
Desirable
- Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Person Specification
Skills and Competenices
Essential
- Ability to complete comprehensive mental health assessments and plan, implement and evaluate specialist packages of care for children, young people and their families
- Ability to work flexibly in a variety of environments
- Highly motivated
- To have the ability to work independently and to develop appropriate interventions and care pathways
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Therapeutically competent
- Awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses
- Good communication skills both verbal and written at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised professional qualification and registration for example Nursing, Teaching (with QTS), Social Work, Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Or
- Relevant Cyp-IAPT Child and Adolescent Mental Health qualification and significant Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Working with children, young people and their families
- Working in a community setting
- At least 1 years community experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Training
Essential
- Able to attend the post graduate CBT qualification with the UNN
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Able to integrate training into practice
Other Requirements
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm and
- Motivation.
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
Desirable
- Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Community CAMHS,
Valley Road Academy,
Sunderland,
Tyne and Wear,
SR2 8PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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