Job summary
Please be aware that when applying for this post there is an expectation that the post-holder will also independently apply for the October 2023 Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapy High Intensity Post Graduate Diploma with Birmingham University. The university selection process will run independently of Wolverhampton Talking Therapies selection process, and a candidate must be successful at both to be offered a position.
Successful candidates should:
Have a BABCP recognised core profession qualification and have been practising in that role for at least a year post completing the training. You would need to provide qualification and registration documents as proof at the interview. The Core Professions list is available here.
Applicants without a core profession (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP)* or Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) must be able to demonstrate they have met the KSA criteria by completion of a KSA portfolio prior to interview. You will be asked to submit your completed self-statements prior to your interview date.
Please visit:https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes/Professions-eligible-for-Condensed-KSA-Portfolios, for further information.
If you are currently working as a PWP, at least 2 years of post-qualification experience is an essential requirement.
Main duties of the job
Wolverhampton Talking Therapies offers intervention for Depression and all anxiety disorders. As a service we consistently excel with above average moving to recovery rates, positive client feedback and exceptionally high job satisfaction from our team.
With the team having changed management in the last 2 years, a number of positive improvements have been introduced including blended (office and remote) working opportunities, the championing of specialist areas and a strong emphasis on funded CPD.
In this role the post holder will be required to attend 2 days of teaching with University of Birmingham, and provide 3 days of clinical practice per week offering assessment and High Intensity Treatment to patients presenting with common mental health problems including Depression and all anxiety disorders. The post holder will receive appropriate support and supervision throughout their training journey.
Similarly, the clinical placement is expected to take place via a combination of in-person and remote working.
About us
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a trainee with Wolverhampton Talking Therapies service, and they will be delivering high intensity CBT interventions learnt whilst undertaking the academic components of the role.
The post holder will be expected to undertake professional postgraduate training in CBT alongside the delivery of psychological therapies as part of the Stepped Care Model. Working at Step 3 the post holder will learn and deliver a range of evidence based interventions, for the treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders.
Please note, if you apply for this training position with more than organisation/IAPT service, you will be required to select once service with which to progress your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a trainee with Wolverhampton Talking Therapies service, and they will be delivering high intensity CBT interventions learnt whilst undertaking the academic components of the role.
The post holder will be expected to undertake professional postgraduate training in CBT alongside the delivery of psychological therapies as part of the Stepped Care Model. Working at Step 3 the post holder will learn and deliver a range of evidence based interventions, for the treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders.
Please note, if you apply for this training position with more than organisation/IAPT service, you will be required to select once service with which to progress your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- 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.
Skills / Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effects of training.
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Computer literate.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Desirable
- 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.
Skills / Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effects of training.
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
- Computer literate.
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
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).
Additional information
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).
