Job summary
The TrustEarly Intervention in Psychosis Service is a 9-5pm Mon-Fri service that provides support to help people who may have or be at risk of developing psychosis. We are currently seeking a Band 7 CBT Therapist to work within the Service. The role is based at Parkside Community Health Resource Centre in Middlesbrough and will involve the provision of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to service users under the team's care. The successful candidate will be registered with a professional body (HCPC, GMC, NMC, SW-E) or have BABCP KSA accreditation, be committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the people we work with and have experience of providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for people who have experienced psychosis, trauma, anxiety, stress and depression (amongst other presentations)
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report directly to the EIP Team Manager and will be professionally accountable to the South Tees EIP Principal Psychologist. The individual will be able to provide one to one therapy within local NHS bases as well as within the local community. Therefore, there is a requirement to be able to travel.
The post holder must be able to provide Evidence of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), ora demonstrable commitment to undertake appropriate CBTp training and achieve the required level of competence.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity for a CBT Therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Middlesbrough.
Early Intervention in Psychosis is a National Programme developed to provide specialist support for people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing psychosis. The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychiatrists, Psychological professionals and other Allied health professionals. The service uses a recovery-based approach supporting people to maximise their potential through biopsychosocial interventions known to promote recovery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of a governed psychological therapy (CBT-p) for the Early Intervention in Psychosis service.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside service users and carers collaboratively toward recovery.
Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
For further details or to arrange an MST meeting to find out more about the post contact: Jade Debnath, Team Manager. Email: jade.debnath@nhs.net or Persia Najah, Principal Applied Psychologist. Email: persia.najah1@nhs.netTel: 01642 579200
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of a governed psychological therapy (CBT-p) for the Early Intervention in Psychosis service.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside service users and carers collaboratively toward recovery.
Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
For further details or to arrange an MST meeting to find out more about the post contact: Jade Debnath, Team Manager. Email: jade.debnath@nhs.net or Persia Najah, Principal Applied Psychologist. Email: persia.najah1@nhs.netTel: 01642 579200
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Practitioner or First Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) BABCP Registration Number AND
- A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England) AND current registration with this professional regulatory body. (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Chief Psychological Professions Officer) OR
- A Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved by BABCP as part of your Accreditation as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Be able to provide evidence of KSA Approval from HEI or BABCP AND
- Experience Delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
- Experience of Working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Assessing and managing risk of self harm/ suicide
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
- Clinical governance
- Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Practitioner or First Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) BABCP Registration Number AND
- A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England) AND current registration with this professional regulatory body. (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Chief Psychological Professions Officer) OR
- A Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved by BABCP as part of your Accreditation as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Be able to provide evidence of KSA Approval from HEI or BABCP AND
- Experience Delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)
- Experience of Working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Assessing and managing risk of self harm/ suicide
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
- Clinical governance
- Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parkside Community Mental Health Resource Centre
Park Road North
Middlesbrough
TS1 3LF
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
