Job summary
*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY*
Under the guidance of the Programme Director, the applicant is responsible for developing and delivering a programme of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) CBT training, managing other staff involved in course delivery, delivering teaching and supervision, and marking for the PG Dip CBT at Keele University and/or University of Staffordshire
Main duties of the job
1. Under the guidance of the Programme Director, develop and deliver programmes of CBT training and service delivery, and take responsibility for teaching, supervision and marking of assignments in collaboration with the Keele University course team.
2. Work with and supervise qualified CBT therapists and trainees in the treatment of service users who have a range of mild to moderate anxiety and depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective, in accordance with NICE guidance.
3. Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and work with service users and carers representing all the protected characteristics of the Equalities Act 2010, facilitating access to the service and making reasonable adjustments where required.
4. Teach CBT on the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT Training Course, delivered in partnership with MPFT, Keele University and the University of Staffordshire.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Teach, train and supervise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to CBT Practitioners, trainees and other professionals.
- Teach the Talking Therapies CBT Supervision course, delivered in partnership with MPFT, Keele and the University of Staffordshire
- Liaise with other CBT trainers regionally and nationally and take a lead role in arranging and providing appropriate supervised clinical work for CBT trainees.
- Lead on the Programme, supporting the continued development of the programme and taking into account any changes to NICE guidance and changes within BABCP accreditation reqirements.
- Attend professional supervision for the role on a regular basis as agreed with Course Director
- Fulfil all the requirements of the supervision/training element of the post.
- Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up-to-date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
- Attend and contribute to presentations, etc at relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Teach, train and supervise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to CBT Practitioners, trainees and other professionals.
- Teach the Talking Therapies CBT Supervision course, delivered in partnership with MPFT, Keele and the University of Staffordshire
- Liaise with other CBT trainers regionally and nationally and take a lead role in arranging and providing appropriate supervised clinical work for CBT trainees.
- Lead on the Programme, supporting the continued development of the programme and taking into account any changes to NICE guidance and changes within BABCP accreditation reqirements.
- Attend professional supervision for the role on a regular basis as agreed with Course Director
- Fulfil all the requirements of the supervision/training element of the post.
- Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
- Keep up-to-date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
- Attend and contribute to presentations, etc at relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pg Dip CBT (or equivalent) AND professionally registered as an accredited practitioner
- Trained and experienced as a CBT trainer
- Have an approved TT Supervision qualification
Desirable
- Successfully completed or working towards academic course of study equivalent to Masters level in health care profession
- Successfully completed or working towards completion of training in Leadership and Project Management
Skills
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as outlined in the competence framework for Talking Therapies CBT competencies at completion of training.
- Computer literate to at least the level of standard keyboard skills required to produce documents and presentations
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pg Dip CBT (or equivalent) AND professionally registered as an accredited practitioner
- Trained and experienced as a CBT trainer
- Have an approved TT Supervision qualification
Desirable
- Successfully completed or working towards academic course of study equivalent to Masters level in health care profession
- Successfully completed or working towards completion of training in Leadership and Project Management
Skills
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as outlined in the competence framework for Talking Therapies CBT competencies at completion of training.
- Computer literate to at least the level of standard keyboard skills required to produce documents and presentations
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
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).
