One Year CYP IAPT Cognitive Behavioural Trainee

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. RMN, OT, SW, or equivalent professional qualification OR evidence of meeting prerequisite requirement for further post graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) by completion of a knowledge skills and attitudes portfolio (https://www.babcp.com/Accreditation/Core-Profession.aspx)

1. Evidence of continuing professional development

1. Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession here.

If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars.

If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.

Interviews will be held in two parts. A first interview with BHFT on 1st and 2nd October 2024 and a second stage with BHFT alongside the University of Reading on 9th October 2024.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Rhona Edwards on 07890395552 or Rhona.Edwards@berkshire.nhs.uk or Dr Clarence Bissessar on 01189044665 or Clarence.Bissessar@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• RMN, OT, SW, or equivalent professional qualification OR evidence of meeting prerequisite requirement for further post graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) by completion of a knowledge skills and attitudes portfolio

Desirable

• Teaching/mentoring qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
• Experience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS)
• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Car driver. Willingness to drive for work purposes.
• To be I.T competent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CAMHS IAPT , University of Reading

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)