High Intensity Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
North Hampshire Urgent Care
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Job summary
This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Service . The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week (inclusive of an out of hours clinic) using the newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading - Charlie Waller Institute as part of this role, is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP, starting in February 2025. This means that upon completion of the course trainees will meet criteria to apply for practitioner accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.
Main duties of the job
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapist to refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.
Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent, as necessary.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate CBT treatment plans for clients.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, please refer to the Job Description for the full list of duties and responsibilities of this role.
About us
TalkPlus is a high achieving Talking Therapies service and a well-established Long-Term Conditions (LTC) IAPT service. As a Talking Therapies service we are fortunate to work alongside a team of Counsellors, Psychologists and Employment Advisors.
As a service we provide regular clinical supervision and excellent CPD opportunities externally and within the service. We believe in prioritising the wellbeing of our therapists and provide time to focus on resilience and reflection within our roles.
TalkPlus is a service provided by North Hampshire Urgent Care.
North Hampshire Urgent Care is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society (CBS).
We pride ourselves on being caring, safe and responsive, offering excellent mental health services to our CCG localities.
We work to constantly improve the quality of care we provide and expect our staff to commit to and demonstrate these values.
Please also be aware, if you have completed previous Health Education England funded training (e.g., PWP training), you cannot attend High Intensity training until 2 full years after your previous trainings exam boards we will require proof of this time period prior to interview if you completed PWP training in 2023.
Date posted
02 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£37,338 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0077-24-0015
Job locations
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
Employer details
Employer name
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Address
The Meads Business Centre
19 Kingsmead
Farnborough
GU14 7SR
Employer's website
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