Job summary
We are pleased to offer a 3 day a week (0.6 wte) CBT training role within Trafford Older Adult Secondary Services. . This is a two year contract for 3 days a week during training. All course fees will be paid and the post will be well supported and supervised. On successful completion of training the post holder will be expected to move to a 3 day a week substantive role as a cognitive behavioural therapist, offering this evidence based intervention to older people in Trafford cared for by the CMHT.
Main duties of the job
Attend and complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies (CBT for Psychosis & Bipolar disorder: CBTp&b). The course is delivered by The Psychological Therapies Training Centre at GMMH based in Prestwich.
In year 1 the trainee will attend the training centre for 1 day a week teaching and supervision, work with local primary care services 1 day a week delivering CBT therapy as part of training and be allocated approximately half a day a week to complete further study and course related assignments
In year 2 the trainee will attend the training centre 1 day a week for teaching and supervision and will be allocated approximately half a day a week to complete further study and complete assignments.
On successful completion of the training the post holder will provide a CBT therapy service to the Trafford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.
Working closely with team psychologists, they will provide evidence-based CBT interventions to service users under the Older Adult CMHT who will present with a range of complex mental health needs, focussing particularly on working with those with psychosis and bipolar disorder.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
As a trainee CBT therapist you will join our close knit and supportive community of Trafford Psychological Therapists and be part of a caring and compassionate community mental health team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in mental health or learning disability nursing, social work, counselling (accredited level), occupational therapy, arts therapy, medicine (psychiatry / general practice), psychological therapy (UKCP registered), Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic or health). Please see the BABCP website for more detail of accepted qualifications. OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP and
- Substantial experience working in a service for severe mental health problems within a multidisciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services with people with severe and complex mental health needs
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Experience of and enthusiasm for working with older people
Desirable
- Personal experience of mental health problems.
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of delivering CBT informed interventions
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and application of cognitive behavioural therapy
- Demonstrates an understanding of a range of mental health difficulties and how they may present in Older Adult Secondary Services
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Ability to adapt ways of working to meeting the needs of older people who may have high levels of co morbidity
Other requirements
Essential
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation if required
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work under pressure and to have sessions recorded and reviewed for the purposes of supervision.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in mental health or learning disability nursing, social work, counselling (accredited level), occupational therapy, arts therapy, medicine (psychiatry / general practice), psychological therapy (UKCP registered), Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic or health). Please see the BABCP website for more detail of accepted qualifications. OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP and
- Substantial experience working in a service for severe mental health problems within a multidisciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services with people with severe and complex mental health needs
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Experience of and enthusiasm for working with older people
Desirable
- Personal experience of mental health problems.
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of delivering CBT informed interventions
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and application of cognitive behavioural therapy
- Demonstrates an understanding of a range of mental health difficulties and how they may present in Older Adult Secondary Services
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Ability to adapt ways of working to meeting the needs of older people who may have high levels of co morbidity
Other requirements
Essential
- Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation if required
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work under pressure and to have sessions recorded and reviewed for the purposes of supervision.
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English
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).
