Trainee CBT Psychotherapist CAMHs Band 6 (1 WTE)
A rare opportunity has arisen for a trainee Secondary Care Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist based in a Secondary Care Specialist CAMHs CBT service in Derby City and County South Derbyshire, delivering treatment for young people in the CAMHs division with mental health needs, in particular anxiety disorders, PTSD, and recurring and chronic depression with significant levels of comorbidity. The role will require the candidate to attend University (Derby) two days a week and work clinically for three days. The practitioner will have a recognised Mental Health Core profession with extensive CAMHs Secondary care Mental Health knowledge and skills, with excellent relationship-building skills and an ability to manage varied work demands, which are key to this role.
Closing Date: 9th January 2025
Please note the University course starts on the 20th January 2025.
Main duties of the job
* Provide Trainee (level) Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) services by utilising Cognitive and Behavioural theoretical knowledge and skills to clients within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (DHCFT), providing CBP assessment and treatment.
* Attend CBT Clinical Supervision in line with BABCP governance standards by a BABCP Accredited CBT Psychotherapist.
* Practice within professional and British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) guidelines.
* Practice within the values, policies, and procedures of DHCFT and the Service.
* Undertake a minimum of three days' worth of CBT clinical work to meet the training requirements of the course.
* Attend the CBT Training program and any relevant/identified CBT training.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
The team is made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist, and a Consultant Psychiatrist.
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Job responsibilities
* Learn to provide specialist CBT Psychotherapy for a caseload of young people that are experiencing complex mental health problems, often involving suicidal risk and complexity.
* Utilise CBT theoretical knowledge and skills while providing Trainee (Level) Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.
* Provide detailed CBP assessment and treatment according to CBT training level.
* Regularly attend CBT Clinical Supervision in line with BABCP requirements.
* Participate in Team Meetings and Service Innovation.
* Be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a patient caseload.
* Contribute to the maintenance of high standards and high-quality practice of CBP treatment in the department.
* Participate as an active member of the whole CBP program.
* Monitor and assess risk, highlighting and communicating any known risks to the wider Multi Disciplinary Team and taking appropriate action as required.
* Practice within professional guidelines of NMC / HCPC or SWE.
* Engage in treatment outcome research and use results to ensure evidence-based practice is in accordance with NICE Guidance or High Quality Clinical Research in CBT.
* Implement CBT Roth and Pilling competencies.
* Attend a Level II CBT University Training course.
* Apply for the University Course independently; job offer or progression within the post is subject to being accepted on the CBT course and successful completion of assignments to permit successful completion of the course.
* Failure to complete the course will result in the Fixed Term Contract being terminated or continued with the clinician operating as a Band 6 Mental Health Therapist for a further 3-month period.
* Successfully completing the Fixed Term contract training role and the CBT course does not guarantee a Band 7 CBT Psychotherapist position within the Service but will position you well to apply for various CBT Psychotherapy roles within the Trust.
Person Specification
* Registered with HCPC / NMC / SWE statutory reg. body, or Dip HE Nursing / Social Work / Occupational Therapy.
* Evidence of knowledge and skills in CBP gained through specialised clinical experience, clinical supervision of practice, specialist courses, and ongoing CBT CPD.
* Currently practicing as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner within a Secondary Care Mental Health Service or its equivalence.
* Significant experience undertaking various Band 6 Mental Health professional roles in Secondary Care Children and Young People Mental Health Services (e.g., Inpatient Service / Early Interventions / CRHT / CMHT) or its equivalence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Amber Valley CAMHs CBT Service
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