Cognitive Analytical Therapist (CAT)- Complex Emotional Difficulties

Job summary

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

The Complex Emotional Difficulties team are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Cognitive analytical therapist to join our team in the East ICA in Cornwall.

You will carry a complex caseload and provide specialist consultation, assessment (integrative), formulation and therapy. People are referred because of longstanding, complex and multi-faceted difficulties (relational issues, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, dissociation, complex-trauma, engaging in life-threatening behaviours, present a risk to self and others.

You will be an ACAT accredited CAT therapist or working towards your accreditation. You will offer CAT individually, in a group format, and contextual to staff teams.

Main duties of the job

This role is based in the East of the county, covering the Caradon area, although some travel will be expected into the other areas within the East ICA.

As a team, Complex Emotional Difficulties works hybrid, with a requirement to spend time in the iCMHT bases. There will also be an element of cross cover around Cornwall to support the delivery of Cognitive Analytical Therapy.

As Cornwall has some remote towns, which public transport cannot reach it is important that you are able to drive to the various locations the team uses.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.