Job summary
Interview dates are scheduled between 11th and 12th December 2023 and proposed start date is 26th February 2024
You will be asked to send a completed electronic
KSA folder to the university on the morning of your interview. Further
instructions will be given.
Have you considered training in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Canterbury Christ Church University
in partnership with DHC Talking Therapies are looking to recruit and train
Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapists as part of the NHS Talking Therapies for
Anxiety and Depression programme (formally IAPT). We train individuals to
deliver evidence based psychological therapy on a one year full-time
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies (CBT).
Please be aware that by applying for
this position, your application information will be shared between the
education provider (Canterbury Christ Church University) and DHC Talking
Therapies.
We are looking to recruit motivated
and passionate, professionals to work as part of our expanding Talking
Therapies service.
We will ensure you have a committed
team to work with and support you, including a Duty Manager/ Senior clinician,
peer group of CBT therapists, counsellors, employment support workers and a dedicated
management structure and psychological wellbeing assistants.
Main duties of the job
The training programme consists of
three working days within DHC Talking Therapies, and two days at the
University, taught by experts in the field.
Applications
are invited from a range of core mental health professions including: Applied
psychologists, GP's, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors,
Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioners. Applicants without a core profession (such as Psychological
Wellbeing Practitioners or Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) must
be able to meet the required KSA criteria (see BABCP.com).
Visa Requirements
As these roles are funded by Health Education England for
home fees and not for international fees, the University requires you either
need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants
that have theright to work in the UK without
restrictionand
are eligible forHome Feestatus, are able to access the
training needed for this role. More information can be foundhere.
About us
You will work with an enthusiastic team (both within the Service and
University), who are motivated to meet the mental health needs of the local
population. Our training and supervision will inspire you with comprehensive
teaching in the field of evidence based psychological therapy. We have a
commitment to the following: improving access to psychological therapies in
response to the diverse needs and presentations within the local community;
integrity, honesty, compassion and empathy; effective communication and
interpersonal skills; reflective practice; commitment to adult models of
learning with an ongoing pledge to excellence in quality of care; evidence
based practice informed by the individual patient presentation and patient
involvement in teaching and learning.
DHC is a
GP Federation, dedicated to supporting general practice in Surrey by providing
high quality healthcare.
DHC is working at
the centre of the local health system to evolve and deliver integrated care and
that requires strong partnerships with many organisations. In all of our
services, we aim to put the patient at the centre of their care, make sure our
services are easy to access by local patients and reduce waiting times for
patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a training role within the Talking Therapies and Canterbury Christ Church
University. The post-holder will work within the talking therapies service
providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of
training for this role at the Canterbury Christ Church University. This intensive training post will equip the
post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients
with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically
effective. The post-holder will work full time in service, but will be released
to attend all University days (Currently 2 days a week in term time and some
block teaching weeks).
The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a training role within the Talking Therapies and Canterbury Christ Church
University. The post-holder will work within the talking therapies service
providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of
training for this role at the Canterbury Christ Church University. This intensive training post will equip the
post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients
with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically
effective. The post-holder will work full time in service, but will be released
to attend all University days (Currently 2 days a week in term time and some
block teaching weeks).
The
post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages,
using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal
opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Either a BABCP recognised core professional training OR Qualify for BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) criteria (KSA portfolio expected at interview) - please state Core profession or KSA.
- Minimum 2:2 in a UK undergraduate honours degree
Desirable
- Introductory training in CBT
- Masters degree in field of mental health
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years full-time equivalent experience working clinically in a mental health setting. Candidates who are qualified as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (or have received NHS funding for another Psychological Professions Training Programme) must have two years post-qualification experience (taken from the date of their exam board) before they can be eligible for further NHS funding for this course. Please confirm you have 2 full years post qualification experience
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of working from a CBT perspective
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- 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.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate motivation for the course - state your main reasons for applying
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - please give an example
- Ability to work in a team - please give an example
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and be self-reflective - please give an example
- Basic IT skills - list evidence/examples where you have demonstrated these skills
- Advanced communication skills.
-
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Able to work from a variety of locations across Surrey
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Car driver and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organization.
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting.
- Please be aware that by applying for this position, your application information will be shared between the education provider (Canterbury Christ Church University) and DHC Talking Therapies.
Training
Essential
- Able to attend a two day per week course.
- Able to complete academic components of the course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Either a BABCP recognised core professional training OR Qualify for BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) criteria (KSA portfolio expected at interview) - please state Core profession or KSA.
- Minimum 2:2 in a UK undergraduate honours degree
Desirable
- Introductory training in CBT
- Masters degree in field of mental health
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years full-time equivalent experience working clinically in a mental health setting. Candidates who are qualified as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (or have received NHS funding for another Psychological Professions Training Programme) must have two years post-qualification experience (taken from the date of their exam board) before they can be eligible for further NHS funding for this course. Please confirm you have 2 full years post qualification experience
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
Desirable
- Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Experience of working from a CBT perspective
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
- 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.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate motivation for the course - state your main reasons for applying
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - please give an example
- Ability to work in a team - please give an example
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and be self-reflective - please give an example
- Basic IT skills - list evidence/examples where you have demonstrated these skills
- Advanced communication skills.
-
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
- Able to work from a variety of locations across Surrey
Desirable
- Fluent in languages other than English.
- Car driver and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organization.
- Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting.
- Please be aware that by applying for this position, your application information will be shared between the education provider (Canterbury Christ Church University) and DHC Talking Therapies.
Training
Essential
- Able to attend a two day per week course.
- Able to complete academic components of the course.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
