Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Tutor for Children & Young People's IAPT - High Intensity CBT programme.The Training Centre was established in 2000 to run a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in partnership with the University of Manchester. We have since expanded our portfolio to the delivery of more than 14 distinct programmes/pathways in evidence based psychological therapies across a broad range of therapeutic modalities, mostly at postgraduate level.
We have been highly successful in attracting funding from Health Education England as part of national projects aimed at Improving Access to Psychological Therapies across Adult and Children & Young Peoples' services, and now employ over 80 staff, most of them also in current clinical practice, and train in excess of 400 students per year.
Main duties of the job
Main postholder duties are involvement in delivering all aspects of the PG Diploma in Evidenced-based Psychotherapies for CYP - High Intensity CBT. This will include highly specialist clinical supervision, teaching and student assessment (in line with the national CYP IAPT curriculum). Suitable candidates will have a qualification in one of the main mental health, health or social care professions (or equivalent experience as recognised by BABCP KSA route), with a minimum of six years' post qualification experience in child and adolescent mental health relevant settings. They will also have post-Graduate level training in CBT/ CT (PG Diploma in CBT or equivalent).
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card discount
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Staff benefits27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card discount
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification in one of the main mental health, health or social care professions (e.g. clinical psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy) with significant post- qualification experience in mental health
- Post-Graduate Diploma level training in CBT/ CT (or equivalent)
- BABCP Accreditation as a therapist
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in CBT clinical supervision
- BABCP accreditation as a trainer and supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Substantial supervised practice experience of delivering evidence-based CBT with anxiety and depression
- Substantial experience of delivering CBT supervision to a range of other professionals
- Experience of rating therapy sessions on the CTS-R to assess supervisee's competencies
Desirable
- Experience of research/ evaluation related to training programmes
- Experience of delivering CBT training
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of evidence based CBT
- Knowledge and understanding of national policies and processes related to CBT (e.g. development in NHSTT project, workforce plans, accreditation processes)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of the theoretical basis of CBT
- Familiarity with multimedia equipment relevant to training environment
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching and CBT sessions remotely
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification in one of the main mental health, health or social care professions (e.g. clinical psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy) with significant post- qualification experience in mental health
- Post-Graduate Diploma level training in CBT/ CT (or equivalent)
- BABCP Accreditation as a therapist
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in CBT clinical supervision
- BABCP accreditation as a trainer and supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Substantial supervised practice experience of delivering evidence-based CBT with anxiety and depression
- Substantial experience of delivering CBT supervision to a range of other professionals
- Experience of rating therapy sessions on the CTS-R to assess supervisee's competencies
Desirable
- Experience of research/ evaluation related to training programmes
- Experience of delivering CBT training
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of evidence based CBT
- Knowledge and understanding of national policies and processes related to CBT (e.g. development in NHSTT project, workforce plans, accreditation processes)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of the theoretical basis of CBT
- Familiarity with multimedia equipment relevant to training environment
Desirable
- Experience of delivering teaching and CBT sessions remotely
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Psychological Therapies Training Centre
Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road
Prestwich, Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
