Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work with individuals with complex emotional needs based in clinic or community venues within Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton, Uttoxeter and surrounding areas.
You would be working within the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT), Older Adults and The Intensive Life Skills (ILS) Pathway to provide assessment and intervention for adults 17+ experiencing complex emotional difficulties as part of the Adult Mental Health Service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based interventions.
You will support the service as either a highly skilled Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working within highly psychologically minded, enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive teams to support service-users who present with high levels of emotional distress and often have histories of complex trauma, neurodiversity and/or adverse experiences.
The services use therapeutic models including Structured Clinical Management (SCM), attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment. The successful candidate will have already completed or be working towards completion of the Advanced Application of CBT to Personality Difficulties.
You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport.
Main duties of the job
As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, you will be expected to be a named worker and undertake holistic comprehensive assessments and formulation of complex clinical presentations, including risk assessments and risk management.
The role will involve:
Being part of the joint pathway for individuals with complex emotional needs across community mental health services and will provide high intensity interventions - initially cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for personality difficulties.
Working with clients who have a range of complex mental health disorders with secondary care needs for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
Work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Participate in both delivering and receiving a range of managerial, clinical, and professional supervision and clinical development within the pathway.
The delivery of interventions on an individual and group basis with service users who have difficulty regulating their emotions and utilise self-harm to manage high levels of distress.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please see attached the full job description and person specification.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please see attached the full job description and person specification.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Adults OR A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further training which confers eligibility to apply for BABCP Accreditation
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies as required
- Full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BABCP/UKCP/BACP)
Desirable
- Qualification in psychological interventions such as DBT, SCM, EMDR, MBT, relevant to a client group with complex mental health needs
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in Mental Health Services.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets within local and national objectives.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups.
Desirable
- Relevant experience in secondary care setting treating complex and severe mental health disorders.
- Relevant experience of being keyworker in secondary care setting for individuals with complex and severe mental health disorders
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007). Including knowledge of basic CBT principles, ability to structure sessions, guided discovery and Socratic questioning, problem specific competencies and meta competencies.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness e.g. Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorder
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Adults OR A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further training which confers eligibility to apply for BABCP Accreditation
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies as required
- Full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. BABCP/UKCP/BACP)
Desirable
- Qualification in psychological interventions such as DBT, SCM, EMDR, MBT, relevant to a client group with complex mental health needs
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in Mental Health Services.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets within local and national objectives.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups.
Desirable
- Relevant experience in secondary care setting treating complex and severe mental health disorders.
- Relevant experience of being keyworker in secondary care setting for individuals with complex and severe mental health disorders
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007). Including knowledge of basic CBT principles, ability to structure sessions, guided discovery and Socratic questioning, problem specific competencies and meta competencies.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Desirable
- Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.
- Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation
- Experience of working with severe and enduring mental illness e.g. Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorder
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).
