Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic CBT therapists and Psychologists to provide therapy for clients within the Thanet CYPMHS. Good knowledge of disorder specific CBT interventions for common mental health disorders in primary care is essential for the role. We are also eager to attract Psychologists and CBT therapists trained in other IAPT modalities such as Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT), Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Counselling for Depression (CfD), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). In addition to individual therapy, there are opportunities within this role to develop and deliver evidence-based group activities and treatment for clients with common mental health presentations.
Main duties of the job
We are a dynamic and empowering team and as such post holders will be expected to work well within a team setting and should be able to deliver an autonomous service as part of the role, operating within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. Post holders will be expected to work within the service's business hours (9am - 5pm).
We actively encourage a team approach and are interested in developing intensive treatments. We offer third wave CBT protocols and seek new staff members committed to developing interventions that will enhance the wide variety of psychotherapeutic IAPT models.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
We offer hybrid working opportunities. We also encourage personal and professional development within the team and support ongoing BABCP accreditation by providing the necessary CPD required for this. Additionally, clinicians are provided with the opportunity to undertake different responsibilities alongside clinical work, deliver training and/or consultation to the team and other services, or attend training where this may be required, such as, Trauma focussed CBT for complex traumas, Complex Grief, Supervisor training; thus, further strengthening their repertoire of skills. We also offer monthly in-house training, high intensity peer supervision and external training in other IAPT modalities when the opportunity arises.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
- BABCP registration for CBT Therapists - it is a requirement of the post that you have at least provisional accreditation and that you are able to demonstrate that you are maintaining the appropriate records for this registration to be maintained within your probationary period. If you are coming to the end of your training, you need to demonstrate that you are on a BABCP accredited course and you will also need to work towards accreditation during your probationary period.
- HCPC registration for psychologists. Please note, you will also be expected to provide evidence that you are working towards provisional registration with the BABCP within your probationary period.
Experience:
- Experience of working with common mental health disorders.
- Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions with a variety of clients and using a range of specialist therapeutic interventions as appropriate, with particular emphasis on advanced CBT approaches.
- Experience of providing supervision/consultation to other staff or services.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Able to carry out competent psychological assessments ranging from mild to complex with clients and their relatives. Good diagnostic skills and knowledge of anxiety disorders.
- Able to choose most appropriate psychological therapeutic protocols and offer a range of evidence-based options to treat clients within Talking Therapies Barking and Dagenham IAPT.
- Knowledge of up-to-date psychological interventions applied to people with mild-severe psychological distress, working knowledge of evidence-based formulation driven treatment.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
We offer hybrid working opportunities. We also encourage personal and professional development within the team and support ongoing BABCP accreditation by providing the necessary CPD required for this. Additionally, clinicians are provided with the opportunity to undertake different responsibilities alongside clinical work, deliver training and/or consultation to the team and other services, or attend training where this may be required, such as, Trauma focussed CBT for complex traumas, Complex Grief, Supervisor training; thus, further strengthening their repertoire of skills. We also offer monthly in-house training, high intensity peer supervision and external training in other IAPT modalities when the opportunity arises.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications:
- BABCP registration for CBT Therapists - it is a requirement of the post that you have at least provisional accreditation and that you are able to demonstrate that you are maintaining the appropriate records for this registration to be maintained within your probationary period. If you are coming to the end of your training, you need to demonstrate that you are on a BABCP accredited course and you will also need to work towards accreditation during your probationary period.
- HCPC registration for psychologists. Please note, you will also be expected to provide evidence that you are working towards provisional registration with the BABCP within your probationary period.
Experience:
- Experience of working with common mental health disorders.
- Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions with a variety of clients and using a range of specialist therapeutic interventions as appropriate, with particular emphasis on advanced CBT approaches.
- Experience of providing supervision/consultation to other staff or services.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Able to carry out competent psychological assessments ranging from mild to complex with clients and their relatives. Good diagnostic skills and knowledge of anxiety disorders.
- Able to choose most appropriate psychological therapeutic protocols and offer a range of evidence-based options to treat clients within Talking Therapies Barking and Dagenham IAPT.
- Knowledge of up-to-date psychological interventions applied to people with mild-severe psychological distress, working knowledge of evidence-based formulation driven treatment.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional postgraduate training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Doctoral level or equivalent
- HCPC registration for psychologists (or working towards)
- CBT Therapist qualification
- BABCP accreditation for CBT therapists, or working towards accreditation
Desirable
- Additional advanced training in CBT, EMDR, IPT or other IAPT specific discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in CAMHS mental health services
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to carry out highly skilled and complex psychological assessments
- Able to develop formulations and revise them as appropriate
- Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy options to fit client need while working within IAPT guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people and families
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional postgraduate training in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, Doctoral level or equivalent
- HCPC registration for psychologists (or working towards)
- CBT Therapist qualification
- BABCP accreditation for CBT therapists, or working towards accreditation
Desirable
- Additional advanced training in CBT, EMDR, IPT or other IAPT specific discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in CAMHS mental health services
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Able to carry out highly skilled and complex psychological assessments
- Able to develop formulations and revise them as appropriate
- Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy options to fit client need while working within IAPT guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people and families
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience
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
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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).
