Do you want to go your career in psychology? Are you interested in training to be a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist?
We have an exciting opportunity to join Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies as a Trainee High Intensity Therapist.
Bucks Talking Therapies supports around 10,000 adults every year to manage their common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression. You will be trained to deliver effective, evidence-based psychological therapies either in person or online via digital platforms either individually or in groups. Our service has over 250 staff including PWPs, High Intensity Therapists, referral coordinators, employment advisors, administrators and managers.
Our Trainee High Intensity Therapists currently work in an 80:20 hybrid model, with the majority of work taking place in one of our office bases, clinic locations, and the University of Reading, and one day of working remotely.
We run clinics from a variety of community venues across Buckinghamshire. Our main bases are located centrally in High Wycombe in the south and Aylesbury in the north of the county. We have opportunities in both High Wycombe and Aylesbury.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate clients for suitability for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and refer those with complex or severe issues to a manager or supervisor for further advice.
* Develop, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes tailored to individual client needs, ensuring effective treatment delivery.
* Complete all requirements related to data collection within the service and maintain coherent records of all clinical activities in line with service protocols.
* Attend and fulfil all training requirements, apply learning in practice, and receive supervision from educational providers and clinical supervisors.
* Attend multi-disciplinary meetings related to client referrals or treatments and work closely with other team members to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Charlie Wykes
Job title: Clinical Psychologist and North Team Locality Lead
Email address: charlie.wykes@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07500670263
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
For Further Information, Please Visit:
Bucks Talking Therapies Website
Talking Therapies NHS Manual
NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression
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