Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To provide highly specialist cognitive behavioural psychotherapy assessment and treatment for patients referred with Anxiety, Depression and PTSD.

To develop psychotherapeutic formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrate information from assessment within a coherent cognitive behavioural framework which draws upon a number of theoretical models and evidence.

To develop and implement plans for the formal cognitive-behavioural treatment and/or management of patients presenting with Anxiety and Depression based upon a collaborative formulation of the patients problems and employing evidence- based approaches.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including psycho-education and group treatments, where appropriate, as well as refining psychotherapeutic formulations during the course of therapy to optimise therapeutic change

To collaboratively develop effective relapse prevention plans with patients, which draw upon their experiences in therapy.

To provide highly specialist psychotherapy advice within a CBT framework, guidance and contribute directly to the formulation of the patients problems and care plan.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on the psychotherapeutic aspects of risk assessment and risk management in line with Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures.

To communicate, in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, to patients, their families and others as appropriate, information that may be contentious or highly distressing concerning the nature of their problems, the CBT assessment, formulation of the difficulties and treatment plans.

To produce reports on patients, in a timely manner, that convey the key findings of CBT assessment and formulation and treatment outcome in a way that does justice to the complexity of the problems described, but that are understandable to the recipients of the reports, including patients and referrers.Supervision, Professional Development and Teaching

To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with BABCP or equivalent requirements.

To keep abreast of developments in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties through self-directed reading, attendance at CPD events, and through own supervision; in line with the level required for ongoing registration.

To be responsible for supervision and teaching skills to trainee CBT therapists and other multidisciplinary staff, as required.

To provide advice, consultation and supervision to staff working within a CBT framework.

To contribute regularly to departmental CPD in cognitive behavioural models and treatment.

Governance

Contribute to the development, maintenance and dissemination of the highest standards of professional practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD, training and development programmes.

Initiate and participate in audit and service evaluation with colleagues within the service and the Trust to help develop and improve services to patients.

Work in accordance with the principles of CBT and within the parameters of good practice, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Clinical Governance Framework, and, where necessary, seek advice regarding these matters.

Maintain high standards of clinical and professional practice by undergoing continuous professional development in accordance with Trust policies and the requirements of accrediting organisation/BABCP.

Management.

To be responsible for the proper management and administration of personal caseload, in compliance with Trust policies and in consultation as necessary with service management.

Participate in the policy and priority setting procedures of the Service and in the formulation of its development plans.

Assist in the development of a high quality, responsive and accessible service including advising mental health professionals and managers on aspects of CBT

Working Relationships

Work with the Team Leader and other staff, with regard to key service issues, service aims and objectives, service developments, and other managerial issues to ensure the effective operation of the service.

Communicate clearly and effectively with psychotherapists within the service, other clinical staff in Step 4 and across the Trust, on matters relating to the clinical care of patients, to ensure high standards of treatment are maintained and that requirements of clinical governance are met

Liaise, as appropriate, and co-operate with administrative staff, with regard to the effective administration of the Service and its clinical work, and in order to ensure that Service procedures and processes are effectively adhered to

Legislation and Policy Guidance

Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant national and local NHS guidelines legislation and policy in respect of: Child Protection, Mental Health, Disability, Race Relations, Equal Opportunities, Freedom of Information and Human Rights, etc.

Qualifications

Essential

• oFull current CBT accreditation with BABCP

Desirable

• oA recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, medicine, social work and occupational therapy or equivalent experience to work in the mental health field.

Training

Essential

• oPost-graduate diploma in CBP from a recognised training body/accreditation with BABCP

Desirable

• Masters in CBP
• Training in Parts 1&2 EMDR

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of clinical work with PTSD
• oClinical work with patients drawn from a wide range of diagnostic groups. o
• oExperience of working with acute and chronic anxiety disorders and/or depression

Desirable

• oSignificant experience of using CBP as an autonomous practitioner
• oSignificant experience of working in a core mental health profession, including: oExperience within a variety of multi-disciplinary team settings, such as inpatient, day patient and out patients.

Knowledge

Essential

• oComprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments
• oComprehensive awareness of mental health provision in statutory and voluntary sectors
• oA proficient level of understanding of the theoretical principles of CBP for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD.
• oCritical appreciation of NICE guidance for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD.

Desirable

• oExperience of working with complex presentations beyond the scope of this post e.g. severe and enduring mental health problems
• oBasic knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and carrying out literature searches

Skills

Essential

• oHigh level interpersonal and communication skills
• oExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• oOrganisational skills
• oAbility to take initiative and complete task under supervision
• oSelf-management skills
• oHighly motivated and keen to develop self and service
• Self-care skills

Desirable

• oAssertiveness skills
• oAbility to manage and tolerate hostility and conflict
• oSkills as a trainer
• Skills as a clinical supervisor

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).