Job summary An exciting opportunity has come available to contribute to a creative, supportive, and innovative service in East Berkshire. We are looking for a full-time band 8a Specialist Psychological Therapist CBT to join the CAMHS Getting Help Teams and Mental Health Support Teams across East Berkshire. The base will be Upton Hospital in Slough; however, the role is across the localities of Slough, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Bracknell Forest. Working as part of the leadership team you will be a Clinical Lead for CAMHS East Getting Help, ARRS and MHST area of practice/ care pathway/ workstream at the interface with education settings, partner agencies and specialist CAMHS. You will be responsible for conducting specialist psychologically informed CBT assessments, case formulations and delivering evidence-based interventions to service users presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Utilising your specialist knowledge, experience and skills, you will govern, develop and oversee the clinical practice of low and high intensity psychological practitioners. You will direct, supervise and provide specialist teaching, training and in-service support to junior and trainee CBT therapists within your area of specialism. Our service hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm which is the typical working pattern of the teams, but we can be agile in accommodating flexible working, where needed, the teams work within a hybrid model of face-to-face work and working from home. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Clinical Skills: Provide a specialist psychologically informed therapy service within CAMHS East Berkshire Getting Help and MHST Service, utilising your expert knowledge, experience and skills in low and high intensity CBT. Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical, and where relevant operational, leadership for CAMHS Getting Help and MHST Services, offering expert oversight, guidance and advice. This will include being responsible for co-ordinating care, ensuring good governance arrangements, and leading quality improvement in the specialist area of responsibility. Supervision and Training: Provide consultation, clinical supervision, mentoring and training to CBT practitioners/ therapists and other professionals, contributing to their professional development and improving the quality of treatment provided. Oversee the specialist clinical and professional supervision within their areas of expertise, to psychological practitioners, professionals and other staff, as delegated by the senior service leads, ensuring that systems for effective clinical & professional supervision are adhered to. Provide specialist clinical advice, consultation and guidance, based on the specialist evidence-based framework, to other professionals, carers, services and system partners, contributing directly to service users' formulations, diagnoses and treatment plans. 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 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum (inc. of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CFS448 Job locations Upton Hospital Slough SL1 2BJ Job description Job responsibilities The 4 must haves for this role: Appropriate qualification and registration/ accreditation with governing body as detailed in the JD and experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties. Passion for providing collaborative and evidence-based mental health care. Enthusiasm for multi-professional and multi-agency working. Ability to travel between multiple sites 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. Were 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 dont hesitate to call: Vicki Livingstone on 07557458788 or email: vicki.livingstoneberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. There will be a brief presentation included as part of the interview process. 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. Job description Job responsibilities The 4 must haves for this role: Appropriate qualification and registration/ accreditation with governing body as detailed in the JD and experience of working with young people with mental health difficulties. Passion for providing collaborative and evidence-based mental health care. Enthusiasm for multi-professional and multi-agency working. Ability to travel between multiple sites 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. Were 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 dont hesitate to call: Vicki Livingstone on 07557458788 or email: vicki.livingstoneberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. There will be a brief presentation included as part of the interview process. 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. 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 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 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Upton Hospital Slough SL1 2BJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)