Job summary
Do you want to feel valued with the opportunity to develop within a service where you are respected as an individual?
This position offers you a chance to make a positive difference to people's lives. You will study CBT-E at Masters level, putting your learning into practice working with patients with Eating Disorders experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Your work will be fully supported by a comprehensive programme of clinical supervision. You will also have support from a regular buddy group with recently qualified therapists.
This Band 6 post moves to Band 7 upon successful completion of training and BABCP Accreditation.
Joining us means you become part of an established team in an Eating Disordersservice with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
The position includes undertaking the PG Diploma in High Intensity CBT-E at the University of East Anglia, over one academic year. Three days per week will be spent in service gaining invaluable experience assessing and working with people from the local community, with two days studying with the University. Both training and clinical work is likely to be a combination of remote and in person.The course requires self-directed study and so the ability to integrate study with clinical practice is important. We work closely with the University to ensure a joined-up approach to training. Taking up this post requires you to sign a learning agreement with the Eating Disorder Service.You will provide CBT-E to people with an Eating Disorder and common mental health problems including anxiety, depression and trauma and once qualified you will be expected to provide 20 hours of clinical contacts per week.You will join a team of friendly, supportive colleagues with a dedicated team leader. Our values include creating a respectful, inclusive, compassionate environment, involving everyone in service development and continuously improving quality of care.
CBT trainee jobs are open to people who have the relevant qualifications, please only apply if you meet the minimum requirements. If you are unsure if you meet these please get in contact with us.
About us
Entry requirements:
Entry to CBT training requires a BABCP recognised core profession or the applicant to prepare a Knowledge, Skills, Attitude (KSA) entry route portfolio prior to interview. You should then bring it to your interview. This will be scrutinised by one of the course KSA assessors, who may ask you further questions about your portfolio at interview, and if you are successful they will give you feedback on which areas require further work to be completed during training. You will submit your portfolio again at the beginning of the course to be marked after undertaking the required actions. Further information about the KSA entry route can be found on the accreditation pages of the BABCP.com website by searching for Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes.
Applications from some core professions from a physical health background with experience of working with mental health conditions can be considered. Check the BABCP website for details.
PWPs should have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in line with national IAPT guidelines (as defined by the time between their PWP exam board and the start date of the course (27 March 2023).
All other KSA candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant mental health related work experience, as well as a range of formal and informal training to have met the KSA standards.
All candidates should have a first degree (exceptional circumstances for core profession candidates may be considered on a case by case basis).
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are invited to an interview, you must scan documents and email any academic qualifications, certificates and evidence you hold, as applicable. Offers cannot be made without this information.
For more information regarding British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) recognised Core professions, please visit the BABCP website and search for Core Professions.
Applying and Interviews
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification. This is an exciting opportunity to progress and enhance your skills. The post is a Band 6 during training that moves to a Band 7 post upon successful completion of training and gaining BABCP Accreditation, we therefore are not expecting successful candidates to have all skills as outlined on the Job Description and Person Specification, but a commitment to achieving them. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email to arrange your interview. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are invited to an interview, you must scan documents and email any academic qualifications, certificates and evidence you hold, as applicable. Offers cannot be made without this information.
For more information regarding British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) recognised Core professions, please visit the BABCP website and search for Core Professions.
Applying and Interviews
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification. This is an exciting opportunity to progress and enhance your skills. The post is a Band 6 during training that moves to a Band 7 post upon successful completion of training and gaining BABCP Accreditation, we therefore are not expecting successful candidates to have all skills as outlined on the Job Description and Person Specification, but a commitment to achieving them. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email to arrange your interview. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). Other academic qualifications of an equivalent standard can be taken into account
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
Desirable
- Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). Other academic qualifications of an equivalent standard can be taken into account
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
Desirable
- Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
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).
