Are you a motivated, professional, and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist? Then come join us as a CBT therapist in our NHS Talking Therapies service.
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly recognise the importance of Talking Therapies for our community. It is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to grow and develop to deliver a high-quality psychological therapy service which is forward thinking and innovative. Supporting and developing our therapists is very important to us and we provide comprehensive and regular CPD and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will work in the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies service and provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to service users who have a range of complex anxiety and depression related problems. The role will include providing specialist CBT assessment and therapy, offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues, work to NICE recommendations and within British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) professional guidelines.
Post holders will have a Post Graduate Diploma level qualification in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent, significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies required, BABCP accreditation or eligibility for BABCP accreditation.
Interested parties should be aware that, whilst working patterns will be flexible and include some remote working, there will be an expectation for the successful applicants to be physically based within team bases in Cornwall for at least 50% of their working week. This post is specifically looking to cover the Penwith and South Kerrier regions of West Cornwall. If you are applying from out of County, there may be an option to work fully remotely for an initial period to allow you the time to organise relocation to this beautiful part of the world. A relocation package of up to £3,000 is available for discussion.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
* Post Graduate Diploma level qualification in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent
* Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies required
* BABCP accredited
* Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Desirable
* Successfully completed Talking Therapies HI supervisor training or equivalent
* Formal training in and experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
* Demonstrate experience of working in mental health settings with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity in particular anxiety & depression.
* Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets by management of own caseload and time
* Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, ability to exercise judgement in identifying and assessing complicated events or problems
* Demonstrates high standards in written communication i.e. able to write clear reports and patient notes
* Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
* Able to attend any relevant training as deemed required by the service
* Previously worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
* Ability to be professional and have difficult/sensitive conversations with supervisees
* Good record of Continuing and Professional Development in accordance with BABCP. Willingness to continue to do this and to demonstrate levels congruent with accreditation/reaccreditation
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cornwall - Penwith and South Kerrier
Penwith and South Kerrier
TR15 3ER
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