Job summary
Full time - 37.5 hours
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and
compassionate person, with either a core profession or accreditation with the
BABCP through the knowledge and skills framework, to train as a Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist in Personality Disorder (CBT-PD). The training is fully funded,
and extensive supervision is built into the post to ensure the trainee receives
the best experience and support possible. The training is 2 years, with the
first year focused on working with individuals presenting with common mental
health problems such as depression and anxiety, before moving to work with
individuals with more complex presentations in year 2.
We are particularly keen to meet individuals with a
strong interest or experience of working with adults with complex psychological
needs who are committed to working collaboratively with clients and other
professionals to develop and support integrated packages of care.
For informal enquiries about the post please contact:
Catherina Westwood (Senior Advanced Nurse Practitioner) on catherina.westwood@swyt.nhs.uk
Jo Robinson (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on jo.robinson@swyt.nhs.uk
Amanda McKenzie (Calderdale Community Mental Health Transformation programme manager) on Amanda.mckenzie@swyt.nhs.uk
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
This is a new permanent full
time role created to help us deliver our plans to transform our community
mental health services, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. The role, starting
at Band 6 during the 2 year training period, and progressing to Band 7 on successful
completion of training, will work in GP practices within the Primary Care
Networks delivering evidence based CBT-PD. The post will be supported by our
Trauma Informed Personality Disorder pathway, which provides collaborative
assessment and evidence based treatment for individuals with complex emotional
needs aligned to a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Our Mental Health transformation
plans will mean the roll-out of multi-disciplinary teams of experts working
within the new Primary Care Networks, offering wraparound, holistic care to our
service users and wider community.
The post holder will be required
to commit to studying at post graduate diploma level over 2 consecutive years
with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. Progression to a substantive Band
7 post is dependent upon completion of this training and associated
competencies within the 2 year period from commencement of the post.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
1.1Care/service/function
provision:
To provide cognitive behavioural therapy, initially during
training for people experiencing mild to moderate common mental health problems,
under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician, progressing to offer
CBT to people with personality disorder as part of training within the post
graduate diploma in CBT for personality disorder, over the course of 24 months. To exercise clinical judgement based on the
highest standards of evidence based practice.
To deliver excellent levels of care to people, and address or report, in
a timely and proactive manner, where these standards have not been met. To
communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the
assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients under their care and
effectively evaluate progress.
1.2 Working as part of a Team:
To work as part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meeting the service standards and
objectives. To provide risk assessment and intervention to people who present
for treatment. To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the
care of the client. To work jointly with other team members in delivering the
most appropriate clinical service to people and their families. To contribute
to the audit processes within the service. To contribute to research in the
service area. To undertake project management as required to aid service
development.
1.3 Managing
Self:
To continually seek to expand and
consolidate clinical skills using training experience and supervision and apply
continuous reflection on own practice.
To utilise theory, evidence based
literature and research to support evidence based practice of self and others. To
exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment,
and discharge of clients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT
clinician.
To contribute to the development and
maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active
participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes
in consultation with the post holders professional lead and service manager(s).
To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e., NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and
professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.
To contribute to the development and
articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by
continuing to develop the skills of a reflective practitioner, taking part in
regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active
engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related
disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of
clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report
writing and the responsible exercise of professional self- governance in
accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and
procedures.
The post- holder will be required to work
flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
1.4.
Management Supervision and Support: The post holder has no managerial
supervision responsibility but is expected to role
model high standards of professionalism and integrity to other staff
and students.
1.5. Financial
Responsibility: Use Trust resources efficiently and suggest efficiency
savings to more senior staff.
For full Job Description please see attached in Supporting Documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT
AREAS:
1.1Care/service/function
provision:
To provide cognitive behavioural therapy, initially during
training for people experiencing mild to moderate common mental health problems,
under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited CBT clinician, progressing to offer
CBT to people with personality disorder as part of training within the post
graduate diploma in CBT for personality disorder, over the course of 24 months. To exercise clinical judgement based on the
highest standards of evidence based practice.
To deliver excellent levels of care to people, and address or report, in
a timely and proactive manner, where these standards have not been met. To
communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the
assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients under their care and
effectively evaluate progress.
1.2 Working as part of a Team:
To work as part of a team to deliver person centred care whilst meeting the service standards and
objectives. To provide risk assessment and intervention to people who present
for treatment. To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the
care of the client. To work jointly with other team members in delivering the
most appropriate clinical service to people and their families. To contribute
to the audit processes within the service. To contribute to research in the
service area. To undertake project management as required to aid service
development.
1.3 Managing
Self:
To continually seek to expand and
consolidate clinical skills using training experience and supervision and apply
continuous reflection on own practice.
To utilise theory, evidence based
literature and research to support evidence based practice of self and others. To
exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment,
and discharge of clients, under the supervision of a BABCP accredited CBT
clinician.
To contribute to the development and
maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active
participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes
in consultation with the post holders professional lead and service manager(s).
To maintain membership of appropriate bodies (i.e., NMC, BABCP, UKCP) and
professional bodies appropriate for the model of working.
To contribute to the development and
articulation of best practice in psychotherapy across the service, by
continuing to develop the skills of a reflective practitioner, taking part in
regular professional supervision and appraisal, and maintaining an active
engagement with current developments in the field of psychotherapy and related
disciplines.
To maintain the highest standards of
clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report
writing and the responsible exercise of professional self- governance in
accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and
procedures.
The post- holder will be required to work
flexibly both in terms of base and in hours of clinical availability.
1.4.
Management Supervision and Support: The post holder has no managerial
supervision responsibility but is expected to role
model high standards of professionalism and integrity to other staff
and students.
1.5. Financial
Responsibility: Use Trust resources efficiently and suggest efficiency
savings to more senior staff.
For full Job Description please see attached in Supporting Documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
- OR
- Honours Degree in Psychology and relevant experience and further training to meet accreditation for Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with BABCP
Training
Essential
- To undertake 2 years training in CBT for PD at University on commencement in the post.
- To complete CBT for PD training within 24 months of commencement of the training course.
Experience
Essential
- For Knowledge/Skills Attitudes (KSA) applicants a minimum of 2 years qualified and working in a relevant area e.g., Primary care wellbeing practitioner, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Associate Psychologist
- OR
- 2 years post qualification in relevant core profession
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
- Experience in working with children.
- and / or young people
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
- Flexible
- Committed to client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
- OR
- Honours Degree in Psychology and relevant experience and further training to meet accreditation for Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with BABCP
Training
Essential
- To undertake 2 years training in CBT for PD at University on commencement in the post.
- To complete CBT for PD training within 24 months of commencement of the training course.
Experience
Essential
- For Knowledge/Skills Attitudes (KSA) applicants a minimum of 2 years qualified and working in a relevant area e.g., Primary care wellbeing practitioner, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Associate Psychologist
- OR
- 2 years post qualification in relevant core profession
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post.
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
- Experience in working with children.
- and / or young people
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
- Flexible
- Committed to client group.
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.
UK Registration
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Additional information
UK Registration
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