Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Long Covid Rehabilitation
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Business Unit of Leeds Community HealthCare NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an experienced qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join us in our supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering the best care we can for our patients. LCH is an organisation that strongly promotes individual development and encourages opportunities to develop your skills.
Working alongside the award winning Long Covid rehabilitation team, successful candidates will provide assessment and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy counselling and support to patients suffering with symptoms of Long Covid. This will be via a combination of 1:1 appointments (face to face, telephone, virtual) as well as facilitating virtual group sessions. We offer the successful candidate a flexible role which supports a hybrid model of working from clinics across the city and from home.
We would consider applications on a 12 month secondment/fixed term basis.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of treating patients with long term conditions. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to work within a newly developing multi-disciplinary team and be able to implement change in response to the changing picture of COVID 19.
The role will include working with people in clinics based across the city, as well as delivering treatment virtually with online educational programs and appointments. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable and able to travel independently with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
You should be a team player whilst also being comfortable with working autonomously. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Sound IT skills are essential.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Date posted
11 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9833-SR-SP-326-23
Job locations
City Wide
Armley, Yeadon, Chapeltown and Seacroft
Leeds
LS7 4BB
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
City Wide
Armley, Yeadon, Chapeltown and Seacroft
Leeds
LS7 4BB
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
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