Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Psychological Therapist to join the Berkshire CAMHS Anxiety Disorders Treatment Team (ADTT). Working as part of the clinical team and supported by senior clinicians, you will manage a clinical caseload and deliver high quality, safe and effective psychological interventions within the associated service and across all sectors of related care across Berkshire. Working as a senior clinician in a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for conducting highly specialist psychological assessments, case formulations and delivering specialised evidence-based psychological interventions to service users presenting with anxiety disorders. You will be proficient in conducting comprehensive risk assessments, formulating effective risk management plans, and working alongside other agencies where wider case management is indicated. You will be working in collaboration with other psychological therapists and members of the clinical team and wider system in developing and formulating individualised treatment plans and supporting the delivery of psychologically informed care. A key part of the role is competency development in leadership skills and supervisory practice. You will direct, line manage, supervise and provide specialist teaching, training and in-service support to junior and trainee psychological professionals, and other members of the clinical team, within your area of responsibility. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the delivery of psychological therapy within ADTT, providing expert professional leadership and advice relating to the delivery of psychological therapy for complex presentations requiring multiple interventions, complex or intensive risk management plans and high levels of multiagency working in order to ensure and develop consistently high quality, safe and cost effective services for users, working in partnership with key stakeholders internal and external to the Trust As we develop our on-line offer, to undertake a role in moderating service user activity on the Trust Support, Hope, Recovery On-Line Network (SHaRON) and to participate in on-line discussions and care delivery via this modality The post holder will be responsible for expert psychological assessment, case formulation, risk assessment and treatment for a designated number of patients presenting with complex mental health difficulties. Manage, supervise, and support psychological practitioners/professionals and trainees, and other members of the clinical team within their area of responsibility, undertaking annual appraisals, as delegated by the Team Manager / Service Manager. Chair multi-agency meetings to achieve positive outcomes, particularly for more complex clinical presentations. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum, pro rata ( Incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 371-CFS475-A Job locations CAMHS Anxiety Disorder Treatment Team, Erlegh House University of Reading Reading RG6 6BZ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 2. Registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). 3. Experience of delivering therapy in specialist assessment and treatment pathways using CBT. 4. Providing Clinical leadership and/or management in using CBT to treat anxiety disorders or supervision pathways. 5. Experience of managing complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management,complaints and investigations. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Jemma Crocker-Buque 0118 904 4665 or email: Jemma.crockerbuqueberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Interview will be held on 8th May 2025 Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 2. Registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). 3. Experience of delivering therapy in specialist assessment and treatment pathways using CBT. 4. Providing Clinical leadership and/or management in using CBT to treat anxiety disorders or supervision pathways. 5. Experience of managing complex situations concerning safeguarding, risk management,complaints and investigations. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Jemma Crocker-Buque 0118 904 4665 or email: Jemma.crockerbuqueberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Interview will be held on 8th May 2025 Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Qualification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to post graduate diploma level. Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) achieved through training and experience with young people with anxiety and depression. MSc level qualification or equivalent evidence of further significant training and recognised clinical supervision plus experience (to master's or equivalent level with qualifications/accredited training) leading to a high degree of expertise and knowledge of specialist therapeutic procedures, research leadership and professional practice in the specific specialist field. Evidence of further significant training and recognised clinical supervision can include: Additional Post Graduate certificate level training in a subject matter relevant to the post which can include further study in CBT, research methodology or supervision, Recognised clinical supervision from a qualified supervisor and can include supervision within a specialist field of practice Evidence of experience in the area of specialism, can include: Taking a key role in contributing to research or service improvement projects relevant to the role being applied for, for example CBT, treatment of depression and/or anxiety, or clinical supervision. Experience of delivering therapy in specialist assessment and treatment pathways using CBT. Teaching and/or training experience in CBT, treatment of depression and/or anxiety or clinical supervision. Providing Clinical leadership and/or management in using CBT to treat anxiety and depression or supervision pathways. Where candidates do not hold a relevant MSC level qualification they will be expected to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating equivalence (e.g. using the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme: Higher Education Credit Framework for England: Advice on Academic Credit Arrangements ) Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision (may be included in portfolio evidence above) Evidence of post qualification training in Leadership (may be included in portfolio of evidence above) Continuous Professional Development Essential Continued Professional Development, including relevant post graduate courses/ workshops/ modules, in the area of specialism, Covering the following: Assessment/ Formulation/ Specialist Interventions/ Research Methodology, Leadership Experience Essential Demonstrable post qualification experience working as a qualified high intensity CBT therapist with a high level of expertise in area of clinical specialism. Experience of specialist CBT psychological assessment and treatment of clients within one or more services relevant to the service area Extensive experience of working in evidence-based ways with a variety of client groups and presenting problems, including comorbidities that reflect a range of clinical severity while maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of providing effective postgraduate teaching, training and clinical supervision within the modality/ area of specialism Experience of providing expert clinical leadership within a specialist area of practice. Experience of coordinating cognitive behavioural therapies provision across CAMHS services, developing and implementing policy based on relevant NHS guidance. Experience of clinical governance, including quality assurance measures, service development and carrying out clinical audit, evaluative research and applying the findings. Experience of service evaluation, audit, and implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions. Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to service. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more recognised psychological therapies relevant to the service. Knowledge of effective care pathway navigation across primary and secondary care psychological therapies services A high level of expertise in a specialism of practice within the service area, supported by additional education or experience Advanced specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific psychological therapies in the context of co-morbidity and complexity (e.g. neurodivergent conditions, frailty, etc). Understanding of the psychological professions working within the service, the relevant professional bodies and guidelines for practice Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical field of psychological therapies Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non -professional groups including across agencies. Skills in co-ordination of psychological therapy provision, and in interpretation, development and implementation of policy across a service. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, including programmes of care and governance structures that impact across and between service areas Ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods, managing individual and group supervision formats. Must be capable of handling exposure to traumatic and highly emotional clinical case content Well-developed verbal and written communication skills enabling the sensitive communication of complex, technical and/or sensitive information to multiple stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement. The ability and skills to act as an advocate for service users and the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system. Exceptional IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet). Additional Requirements Essential Able to work clinically and effectively with interpreters Ability to travel across sites in Berkshire and beyond as required Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required, and ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Qualification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to post graduate diploma level. Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) achieved through training and experience with young people with anxiety and depression. MSc level qualification or equivalent evidence of further significant training and recognised clinical supervision plus experience (to master's or equivalent level with qualifications/accredited training) leading to a high degree of expertise and knowledge of specialist therapeutic procedures, research leadership and professional practice in the specific specialist field. Evidence of further significant training and recognised clinical supervision can include: Additional Post Graduate certificate level training in a subject matter relevant to the post which can include further study in CBT, research methodology or supervision, Recognised clinical supervision from a qualified supervisor and can include supervision within a specialist field of practice Evidence of experience in the area of specialism, can include: Taking a key role in contributing to research or service improvement projects relevant to the role being applied for, for example CBT, treatment of depression and/or anxiety, or clinical supervision. Experience of delivering therapy in specialist assessment and treatment pathways using CBT. Teaching and/or training experience in CBT, treatment of depression and/or anxiety or clinical supervision. Providing Clinical leadership and/or management in using CBT to treat anxiety and depression or supervision pathways. Where candidates do not hold a relevant MSC level qualification they will be expected to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating equivalence (e.g. using the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme: Higher Education Credit Framework for England: Advice on Academic Credit Arrangements ) Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision (may be included in portfolio evidence above) Evidence of post qualification training in Leadership (may be included in portfolio of evidence above) Continuous Professional Development Essential Continued Professional Development, including relevant post graduate courses/ workshops/ modules, in the area of specialism, Covering the following: Assessment/ Formulation/ Specialist Interventions/ Research Methodology, Leadership Experience Essential Demonstrable post qualification experience working as a qualified high intensity CBT therapist with a high level of expertise in area of clinical specialism. Experience of specialist CBT psychological assessment and treatment of clients within one or more services relevant to the service area Extensive experience of working in evidence-based ways with a variety of client groups and presenting problems, including comorbidities that reflect a range of clinical severity while maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of providing effective postgraduate teaching, training and clinical supervision within the modality/ area of specialism Experience of providing expert clinical leadership within a specialist area of practice. Experience of coordinating cognitive behavioural therapies provision across CAMHS services, developing and implementing policy based on relevant NHS guidance. Experience of clinical governance, including quality assurance measures, service development and carrying out clinical audit, evaluative research and applying the findings. Experience of service evaluation, audit, and implementing change from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions. Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to service. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of one or more recognised psychological therapies relevant to the service. Knowledge of effective care pathway navigation across primary and secondary care psychological therapies services A high level of expertise in a specialism of practice within the service area, supported by additional education or experience Advanced specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of adapting specific psychological therapies in the context of co-morbidity and complexity (e.g. neurodivergent conditions, frailty, etc). Understanding of the psychological professions working within the service, the relevant professional bodies and guidelines for practice Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical field of psychological therapies Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non -professional groups including across agencies. Skills in co-ordination of psychological therapy provision, and in interpretation, development and implementation of policy across a service. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, including programmes of care and governance structures that impact across and between service areas Ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods, managing individual and group supervision formats. Must be capable of handling exposure to traumatic and highly emotional clinical case content Well-developed verbal and written communication skills enabling the sensitive communication of complex, technical and/or sensitive information to multiple stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement. The ability and skills to act as an advocate for service users and the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system. Exceptional IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet). Additional Requirements Essential Able to work clinically and effectively with interpreters Ability to travel across sites in Berkshire and beyond as required Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required, and ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address CAMHS Anxiety Disorder Treatment Team, Erlegh House University of Reading Reading RG6 6BZ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)