Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing high intensity interventions in Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT), working with adults aged 16+ who have a range of anxiety and
depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically
effective. This role will suit qualified therapists who hold an accredited
registration with the BABCP or newly qualified CBT therapists working toward
accreditation.
The post
holder will work within the service to provide high intensity CBT interventions
to patients at Step 3 of the Talking Therapies service. We operate hybrid working to include remote/office-based
hours to include face to face patient contact, as well as telephone and video
conferencing. The contracted hours are
37.5 over 5 days.
In return we provide flexible working,
regular supervision, opportunities for CPD, a wide range of wellbeing and
support programmes; including access to LGBTQ+, BAME, Disability and Carers
Forums.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for long term absence
that we anticipate will be required until 1st September 2026. We reserve the
right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from
your Substantive Manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
A
typical week will involve working autonomously and as part of a team. Working within a hybrid model you will take a
blended approach to home and office-based working. You will work collaboratively with patients in
your care to assess and provide psychological interventions and support
individuals to work towards recovery. You
will manage a caseload of individuals with depression and/or anxiety and will
keep abreast of the requirements to meet KPI targets. You will maintain clear and accurate clinical records
and will be supported to reflect in and on practice via regular supervision. You will undertake CPD to further your skills
and knowledge base and there will be opportunity to develop your skills by
facilitating groups. You may have an
interest in a Champion role as well as involvement in service promotion and
development. You will share an effective
interface both with your team and with relevant allied agencies within the care
pathway.
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
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
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.
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 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 their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and
the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Be accountable for own professional actions and matters of
clinical judgement.
Attend regular clinical supervision and line management as
required by the service.
Following completion of clinical supervision training, offer
clinical/case management supervision, as required.
Work with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable
adjustments to enable equal opportunities for all.
High intensity therapists are expected to manage their own time
and performance effectively in line with service demands.
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 their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and
the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Be accountable for own professional actions and matters of
clinical judgement.
Attend regular clinical supervision and line management as
required by the service.
Following completion of clinical supervision training, offer
clinical/case management supervision, as required.
Work with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable
adjustments to enable equal opportunities for all.
High intensity therapists are expected to manage their own time
and performance effectively in line with service demands.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT CBT Course for adults (Post Graduate Diploma) or equivalent (e.g. post graduate diploma in CBT, MSc in CBT)
- Talking Therapies qualification in High Intensity CBT supervision
- Maintain full accreditation with appropriate body.
- Good record of continuing professional development and willingness to continue this
Desirable
- Qualification in more than one Talking Therapies approved therapy
- Qualification in other therapeutic approaches such as EMDR
- Further post-graduate supervisor training and qualification
- Further accreditation from professional bodies, for example Supervisor Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Talking Therapies service
- Experience of providing supervision to CBT Therapists in a Talking Therapies service
- Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating key competences as outlined in Roth & Pilling competency framework
- Experience of successfully treating a range of presenting problems with high intensity therapy in line with NICE guidance
- Has worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of using disorder specific measures to inform clinical practice
- Experience of delivering treatment, using disorder specific models
- Experience of accurate and detailed assessment and management of risk
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
- Experience of delivering more than one high intensity treatment
- Experience of delivering supervision for a second high intensity treatment
- Experience of service promotion
- Experience of delivering high intensity therapy treatment groups
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers and patients.
- Advanced communication skills.
- The 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.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT CBT Course for adults (Post Graduate Diploma) or equivalent (e.g. post graduate diploma in CBT, MSc in CBT)
- Talking Therapies qualification in High Intensity CBT supervision
- Maintain full accreditation with appropriate body.
- Good record of continuing professional development and willingness to continue this
Desirable
- Qualification in more than one Talking Therapies approved therapy
- Qualification in other therapeutic approaches such as EMDR
- Further post-graduate supervisor training and qualification
- Further accreditation from professional bodies, for example Supervisor Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Talking Therapies service
- Experience of providing supervision to CBT Therapists in a Talking Therapies service
- Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating key competences as outlined in Roth & Pilling competency framework
- Experience of successfully treating a range of presenting problems with high intensity therapy in line with NICE guidance
- Has worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of using disorder specific measures to inform clinical practice
- Experience of delivering treatment, using disorder specific models
- Experience of accurate and detailed assessment and management of risk
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups
- Experience of delivering more than one high intensity treatment
- Experience of delivering supervision for a second high intensity treatment
- Experience of service promotion
- Experience of delivering high intensity therapy treatment groups
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers and patients.
- Advanced communication skills.
- The 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.
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).
