Job summary
Are you motivated to
develop and passionate about quality mental health services for children? If
so, we have an exciting opportunity to train in CBT in a full-time permanent
position in Core CAMHS.
The CYP-IAPT 12-month CBT Postgraduate Diploma is full time
with 2 days at Derby university and 2.5 days clinical practice. You will
provide CBT for a minimum of 10hrs a week.
There will be 300hrs of teaching with regular supervision. The course requires
both academic knowledge and therapeutic skills for anxiety and depression.
Applicants with a core profession will require 2 years post-qualification
experience in mental health.
You must register an application with the University of Derby to be considered
for this post.
In return, we offer:
- A Compassionate and Inclusive culture, celebrating diversity and valuing
staff.
- Development opportunities.
- A commitment to quality improvement.
- Regular clinical supervision, management & appraisal.
- A firm belief that your voice counts.
This is a full time post
Main duties of the job
A typical week will involve working autonomously and as
part of a team. There will be a blended approach to office and virtual working,
with attendance at university.
Under supervision you will engage collaboratively with
children to provide CBT interventions and support recovery. With a robust
scaffold of support and engagement with the MDT, you will share an effective
interface with your team and relevant allied agencies.
You will maintain clear and accurate clinical records and
will be supported to embed learning / reflect on practice via regular
supervision.
You will be recording clinical sessions for academic purposes. Alongside
managing a caseload, you will also be undertaking academic assignments.
Preparation and organisation will form a key part of your weekly structure.
The postholder is encouraged to be creative and
flexible in their delivery and development of CBT across the counties. Our CBT
pathway has excellent ongoing training and development opportunities.
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
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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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
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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.
Sharing
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 the
values and beliefs of the organisation.
Provide a quality community-based
service to children and families within a multi-disciplinary team.
Carry continuing responsibility for assessment, treatment and management of a
defined caseload. Where appropriate, liaise with other local agencies.
Provide specialist interventions for children and families, within a
therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance
with local policies.
Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision with an
appropriate supervisor.
Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, legibly and
contemporaneously.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge & application of all departmental, Service
and Trust policies and procedures.
For full detail 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 the
values and beliefs of the organisation.
Provide a quality community-based
service to children and families within a multi-disciplinary team.
Carry continuing responsibility for assessment, treatment and management of a
defined caseload. Where appropriate, liaise with other local agencies.
Provide specialist interventions for children and families, within a
therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.
Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance
with local policies.
Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision with an
appropriate supervisor.
Ensure that all case records are maintained accurately, legibly and
contemporaneously.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge & application of all departmental, Service
and Trust policies and procedures.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Delivering teaching/training
- Providing consultation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.
- Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Hold an interest in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to undertake audit
- Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
- Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Delivering teaching/training
- Providing consultation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.
- Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
- A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Hold an interest in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to undertake audit
- Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health
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).
