Main area: High Intensity Therapist
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Part time working will also be considered)
Job ref: 376-NLTT-079
Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: North Lincs Talking Therapies
Town: Scunthorpe
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 11/12/2024
Qualified CBT Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our friendly, well-established team in North Lincolnshire.
The post holder will be part of an expanding NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions/Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to patients who have a range of anxiety and depression related problems using evidence-based interventions. The post holder will work with people from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. This will involve delivering these interventions via face to face, telephone, video, and typed (e-clinics).
Please note: this is not a remote-only post and the post-holder will be expected to deliver face to face therapy to patients from the office base as well as working from home and other venues as required and will be expected to travel across the locality.
This role will suit qualified therapists who hold an accredited registration with the BABCP or newly qualified CBT therapists working towards accreditation - this is essential.
Main duties of the job
As a qualified High Intensity CBT Therapist, you will support patients with a range of psychological disorders at step 3 of the stepped care model (National Institute for Clinical Excellence anxiety and depression guidelines) offering digital and face-to-face assessment and treatment sessions.
You will also undertake a leadership role and participate in a duty rota, offering guidance and support to your Talking Therapies colleagues.
You will have the opportunity to actively participate in different projects and workstreams.
You will liaise with Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and other clinicians/colleagues in specialist mental health services in relation to patient therapy provision within the remit of the Talking Therapies service, and facilitate the transfer of care between the services as appropriate.
To act as a clinical expert in the field of High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural therapy, providing consultation and education to service colleagues, primary care staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
To provide expertise in all aspects of High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to patients.
To provide Clinical Supervision and support to colleagues delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions at steps 3 and step 2 of the stepped care model including step 3 and step 2 trainees.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website.
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation.
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience in working with people with common mental health problems
* Worked within an NHS Talking Therapies service
BABCP accredited
* Has or working towards BABCP accreditation
Qualifications
* A professional mental health qualification in one of the following: nursing, RMN, social work, occupational therapy, low intensity / primary care mental health, arts therapy, or a psychological therapy.
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.
You can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Lisa Briggs
Job title: NHS North Lincs Talking Therapies Team Manager
Email address: [emailprotected]
Telephone number: 03000 216165
Additional information:
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