Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Team as an Online CBT Coordinator, working from home with a base near Brecon, Powys. Providing an online therapy service designed to help children, young people and adults manage their mental health and wellbeing. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience of CBT to offer support whilst focussing on recovery and outcomes. An honours degree in Psychology or equivalent eligibility for affiliate status graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Requirements include high standards in all forms of communication, basic IT skills, work well under pressure, and have a flexible approach to work. Main duties of the job Promote and administer the Online CBT service, including maintaining patient records registering service users on the programme, providing patients with activation details, corresponding with, monitoring and offering clinical support throughout the programme. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, referring unsuitable clients on to the relevant service. Provide support and advice to all referring healthcare professionals, answering any queries they or their service users may have with regards to online CBT. Motivate, encourage and offer clinical telephone/email support to service users throughout completion of the Online CBT programme. Be proactive in proposing changes to procedures and provide support in introducing these changes. Responsible for the management of the protocol process for monitoring and reporting of any risk alerts, criminal intent or patient deterioration as reported by users either within the Online CBT system or directly. Manage clinical responsibility for any self-referrals for the online CBT service. Provide training and continual support to the referring healthcare professionals relating to the Online CBT service. About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number 070-ACS083-1024 Job locations Bronllys Hospital Brecon Road Brecon LD3 0LY Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. This is a Fixed Term / Secondment until 31/03/2026 due to funding. If you wish to be offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview. Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. This is a Fixed Term / Secondment until 31/03/2026 due to funding. If you wish to be offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent. Eligibility for affiliate status graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Diploma in Counselling with significant experience of delivering CBT Desirable Qualification in CBT or other evidence-based qualification - post grad or diploma level Accredited with BABCP or UKCP or other equivalent body or working towards Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Post graduate Certificate) Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of different delivery methods of brief psychological therapiesguided self-help, Online CBT Knowledge and understanding of CBT and Online CBT principles, interventions and or other psychological therapies Knowledge and understanding of the stigma and discrimination that can sometimes be experienced by individuals suffering mental health problems, and commitment to challenging all discriminatory beliefs and behaviour Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within primary health care Evidence of working with clients with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression Experience of providing mental health support Proven experience of working effectively with adult/young people/children's brief psycho t psychosocial interventions Demonstrates high standards in all forms of communication Ability and willingness to learn new skills and ways of working Ability to adapt approach according to individual's needs, values, capacities, social context, and resources in order to practice in an age and ability inclusive way Ability to develop and maintain good therapeutic relationships with clients. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to provide information, guidance, and advice about mental health issues to service users, carers and primary care providers Basic IT skills, including word processing and database packages Demonstrate PTHB Values High level of enthusiasm and motivation Flexibility and capacity to embrace change and service development. Able to work hours flexibly Ability to work under pressure Ability to travel within geographical area Desirable Experience in using Online CBT platforms Knowledge and experience of delivering CBT guided self-help face to face and via telephone Awareness of theory and models that underpin counselling/or evidence based psychological therapies Awareness of the legislation underpinning service delivery, e.g., Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Experience of organising and facilitation of psychoeducation to groups of service users Evidence of supporting daily living, community networking, health promotion Ability to speak Welsh is desirable (if the successful applicant wishes to develop an understanding of the language, will be supported through the personal development plan process) Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment Interest and or experience in research Person Specification Qualifications Essential Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent. Eligibility for affiliate status graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Diploma in Counselling with significant experience of delivering CBT Desirable Qualification in CBT or other evidence-based qualification - post grad or diploma level Accredited with BABCP or UKCP or other equivalent body or working towards Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Post graduate Certificate) Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of different delivery methods of brief psychological therapiesguided self-help, Online CBT Knowledge and understanding of CBT and Online CBT principles, interventions and or other psychological therapies Knowledge and understanding of the stigma and discrimination that can sometimes be experienced by individuals suffering mental health problems, and commitment to challenging all discriminatory beliefs and behaviour Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within primary health care Evidence of working with clients with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression Experience of providing mental health support Proven experience of working effectively with adult/young people/children's brief psycho t psychosocial interventions Demonstrates high standards in all forms of communication Ability and willingness to learn new skills and ways of working Ability to adapt approach according to individual's needs, values, capacities, social context, and resources in order to practice in an age and ability inclusive way Ability to develop and maintain good therapeutic relationships with clients. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to provide information, guidance, and advice about mental health issues to service users, carers and primary care providers Basic IT skills, including word processing and database packages Demonstrate PTHB Values High level of enthusiasm and motivation Flexibility and capacity to embrace change and service development. Able to work hours flexibly Ability to work under pressure Ability to travel within geographical area Desirable Experience in using Online CBT platforms Knowledge and experience of delivering CBT guided self-help face to face and via telephone Awareness of theory and models that underpin counselling/or evidence based psychological therapies Awareness of the legislation underpinning service delivery, e.g., Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Experience of organising and facilitation of psychoeducation to groups of service users Evidence of supporting daily living, community networking, health promotion Ability to speak Welsh is desirable (if the successful applicant wishes to develop an understanding of the language, will be supported through the personal development plan process) Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment Interest and or experience in research 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Bronllys Hospital Brecon Road Brecon LD3 0LY Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)