Job summary
30 Hours per week
We are excited to be
recruiting a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the Calderdale Early
Intervention in Psychosis service.
The Calderdale Early
Intervention in psychosis service is a well established MDT team working with a
wide age range of service users from the ages of 14 up to 65 promoting that
recovery is possible from first experience/episode of psychosis. The service in
addition offers care and support for those who are at risk of developing
psychosis.
The team is made up of Mental
health nurses, Occupational Therapists, social workers, IPS worker, Cognitive
Behavioural Therapists, Family Intervention Therapist, Vocational support
worker, Support Workers, Peer support worker, and Consultant Psychiatrist.
CBTp is a recognised
intervention that is to be offered to service users having developed psychosis
for the first time or for those at risk of developing psychosis. We would
welcome any CBT trained practitioners applying for the post and additional
training could be explored.
There is a positive supportive
working culture amongst team members who look forward to giving the successful
candidate a warm welcome and induction period.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis is the most recognised evidence based treatment for psychosis and it is recommended that all EIP services across the nation have CBT treatment for service users following them experiencing their first psychotic episode
CBTp is a psychosocial intervention that should be should be delivered over at least 16planned sessions to help people establish links between their thoughts, feelings or actions and their current or past symptoms and functioning.
CBT practitioners can work with a caseload of 15 people at any one time.
Service users on the First Episode and ARMs pathways should have access to CBT during their time with EIP, this is currently would apply to 130 service users.
Service users benefit from CBTp to promote recovery and work their independence with relapse prevention.
CBT therapists offer vital contribution to service delivery and MDT discussions. Support with formulating service users needs.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
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
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service.
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
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 exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
To assist in the teaching and training of professionals.
To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.
To contribute to research in the service area.
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service.
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
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 exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
To assist in the supervision of Doctoral level Clinical Psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines as appropriate.
To assist in the teaching and training of professionals.
To contribute to the Audit processes within the service.
To contribute to research in the service area.
To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practise of self and others.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT, DBT or EMDR.
- Supervision training.
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).
Experience
Essential
- Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluation.
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
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 with people experiencing psychosis.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP.
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy plus additional training and experience in offering CBT for psychosis or Complex cases.
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Special Knowledge & 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.
Person Specification
Training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training in CBT, DBT or EMDR.
- Supervision training.
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).
Experience
Essential
- Supervision training or experience of supervising other practitioners, or evidence of substantial experience in research, audit or service evaluation.
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
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 with people experiencing psychosis.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession OR Honours Degree in Psychology and completion of Low Intensity IAPT Training and Knowledge/Skills and Attitudes Accreditation with BABCP.
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy plus additional training and experience in offering CBT for psychosis or Complex cases.
- Eligible for Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post e.g. UKCP, ACAP, BABCP.
Special Knowledge & 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.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
