Bradford Talking Therapies (IAPT) is an established, forward-thinking ('Improving Access to Psychological Therapies') service, providing psychological therapy for people across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.
The role will involve delivering CBT to those who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Candidates should hold accreditation with BABCP.
The successful post holder will have completed either an IAPT High Intensity CBT course or a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
Previous experience working in an IAPT, or equivalent adult service, would be beneficial, as would further additional training in IAPT approved therapies (EMDR).
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Closing date: 24th November 2024
Shortlisting date: 25th November 2024
Interview date: 3/4th December 2025
Main duties of the job
* Provide evidence based psychological therapy and making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
* Provide clinical supervision, consultation and advice to Lead Psychological Therapists.
* Assist the Team Manager and Clinical with operational duties and service development, including research and development activities.
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly valued and fundamental part of what we do.
* Our CBT therapists provide disorder specific assessments, formulation, and NICE evidence-based CBT treatment for people with anxiety disorders and/or depression, including groups and 1-1 face-to-face and remote sessions.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
* We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
* We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs.
* We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500.
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages.
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities.
* Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional background in a mental health or health discipline requiring training to at least first-degree level.
* Registration with own core profession.
* Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in CBT.
* Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP.
Desirable
* Involvement in innovative clinical practice.
* Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.
Experience
Essential
* Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
Desirable
* Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate.
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire, Shipley
BD18 3LD
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