Job summary
Are you a
registered core professional or able to evidence that you can meet the
Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP and are looking for
a career change, or a chance to develop skills in Psychological Therapies.
We have an
exciting and rewarding opportunity to train to become an Accredited Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist within Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Talking
Therapies.
Over the
course of a year you will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in
Cognitive Behavioural therapy at the University of Birmingham commencing
September 2025, this consists of 2 days study at the University and three days
supervised practice with NHS Talking Therapies.
On
successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma you will be eligible to
become accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural
Therapists, and you will be offered a permanent Band 7 High Intensity CBT
Therapist post within the Service.
Please see
details in the supporting information attached on how to apply via the
university alongside this application:
You will need to apply to Birmingham University by 16th May
2025.
If
shortlisted the academic assessment with the university will be held online on
the morning of Tuesday 3rd June 2025.
Interviews will be
held online with the university and Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS
Talking Therapies on the weeks commencing 16th and 23rd
June 2025.
Main duties of the job
A typical week will involve attending university two days per week,
learning various disorder specific evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Models. The remainder of your week would require you to hold a small caseload
of patients where you will apply theory to practice under close supervision.
With the opportunity to work within a hybrid model you will take a blended
approach to office/home working as determined by service requirements,
therefore you will be expected to work autonomously and as part of a team. Under supervision you will collaboratively work
with patients in your care to assess and provide psychological interventions
and support individuals to work towards recovery. You will maintain clear and accurate clinical
records and will be supported to embed learning and reflect on practice via
regular supervision. You will be
recording clinical sessions for academic purposes and undertaking academic
assignments. You will be offered regular
opportunity for peer support.
Preparation and organisation will form a key part of your weekly
structure.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave
consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.
Act
as a role model to colleagues, seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use
initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the
service provided to patients.
Be
accountable for own professional actions and matters of clinical judgement.
Will
provide High Intensity interventions and assessments whilst undertaking a
programme of training for this role.
Work within the service using newly developed clinical
skills whilst attending the training programme ensuring that you meet the
required clinical and educational components of the course.
Attend
regular clinical supervision and line management as required by the service.
Work
with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable adjustments to
enable equal opportunities for all.
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave
consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.
Act
as a role model to colleagues, seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use
initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the
service provided to patients.
Be
accountable for own professional actions and matters of clinical judgement.
Will
provide High Intensity interventions and assessments whilst undertaking a
programme of training for this role.
Work within the service using newly developed clinical
skills whilst attending the training programme ensuring that you meet the
required clinical and educational components of the course.
Attend
regular clinical supervision and line management as required by the service.
Work
with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable adjustments to
enable equal opportunities for all.
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling positive anti-oppressive practice and ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Open to constructive feedback and willingness to collaboratively work on actions raised.
- Evidence ability to manage own caseload, time and meet agreed specific service targets
- Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Ability to convert theory to practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Able to commit to 100% attendance of appropriate training course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be qualified and registered in the appropriate core profession as determined by the training body: Nursing (RMN or Learning Disability), Social work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Teacher of Special Education/Needs with additional counselling/ psychotherapy training, Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration, Counselling with BACP Accreditation, Probation Services (DipPS), Psychiatrist or General Practitioner OR (for CBT trainees only): Evidence of meeting knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
- Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
- Worked within a service whereby agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Role modelling positive anti-oppressive practice and ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Open to constructive feedback and willingness to collaboratively work on actions raised.
- Evidence ability to manage own caseload, time and meet agreed specific service targets
- Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
- Ability to convert theory to practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Able to commit to 100% attendance of appropriate training course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
- High levels of enthusiasm and motivation
Qualifications
Essential
- Must be qualified and registered in the appropriate core profession as determined by the training body: Nursing (RMN or Learning Disability), Social work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Teacher of Special Education/Needs with additional counselling/ psychotherapy training, Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration, Counselling with BACP Accreditation, Probation Services (DipPS), Psychiatrist or General Practitioner OR (for CBT trainees only): Evidence of meeting knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
- Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
- Worked within a service whereby agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
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).
