Job summary
GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of care to men at HMP Risley and HMP Thorncross.
We are seeking a part time (six sessions) accredited CBT therapist to work within the wider mental health team alongside other psychological professionals including PWP staff, specialist psychological therapists, practitioner psychologists and an assistant psychologist.
The role of the post holder will be to provide (Step 3) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to those presenting with common mental health difficulties of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be clinically effective. They will work closely with other professionals to support responsive step-up and step-down provision across the stepped care model and contribute to the wider formulation and understanding of presenting distress, including attending multi professional meetings to share formulations, intervention plans and progress.
The post holder will need current accreditation with the BABCP and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.
Main duties of the job
To deliver CBT to individuals who are experiencing emotional distress through the application of knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention acquired through training, ongoing CPD and experience.
To co-facilitate cognitive-behavioural group interventions with support from other psychological staff. And to evaluate effectiveness accordingly.
To provide supervision to junior staff including psychological well-being practitioners and assistant psychologists
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
See attached detailed job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 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
- 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
Education
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider
- significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Training in an additional therapeutic modality.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of working with clients presenting with Step 3 mental health need
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Working with clients with additional relational needs and presenting distress
Desirable
- Working within MDT
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
- Working within a specialist service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
- Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.
- Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel, mainly within the local area, in order to provide clinics. An occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- An awareness of the diversity of the local population and a positive attitude to meeting the needs of different communities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate diploma qualification in CBT from a recognised or accredited training provider
- significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
Desirable
- Training in an additional therapeutic modality.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of working with clients presenting with Step 3 mental health need
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
- Experience with routine outcome monitoring
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
- Working with clients with additional relational needs and presenting distress
Desirable
- Working within MDT
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
- Working within a specialist service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
- Have received training in assessing risk (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of their expected practice.
- Be able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel, mainly within the local area, in order to provide clinics. An occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- An awareness of the diversity of the local population and a positive attitude to meeting the needs of different communities.
Desirable
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
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).
