Job summary This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements. The Complex Emotional Difficulties team are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Cognitive analytical therapist to join our team in the East ICA in Cornwall. You will carry a complex caseload and provide specialist consultation, assessment (integrative), formulation and therapy. People are referred because of longstanding, complex and multi-faceted difficulties (relational issues, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, dissociation, complex-trauma, engaging in life-threatening behaviours, present a risk to self and others. You will be an ACAT accredited CAT therapist or working towards your accreditation. You will offer CAT individually, in a group format, and contextual to staff teams. Main duties of the job This role is based in the East of the county, covering the Caradon area, although some travel will be expected into the other areas within the East ICA. As a team, Complex Emotional Difficulties works hybrid, with a requirement to spend time in the iCMHT bases. There will also be an element of cross cover around Cornwall to support the delivery of Cognitive Analytical Therapy. As Cornwall has some remote towns, which public transport cannot reach it is important that you are able to drive to the various locations the team uses. 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. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-25-158 Job locations Caradon Area Liskeard PL14 3XD Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Experience of working with secondary mental health problems including 'personality disorder' and complex trauma, presenting with the full range of clinical severity and difficulties. Skills and experience of collecting data to support routine measurement of outcomes and performance management Education/Qualifications Essential An undergraduate qualification in one of the following: nursing, social work, occupational therapy or within a psychological therapy. Postgraduate accreditation with ACAT as CAT therapist (or already working towards) Desirable Experience of delivering CAT within secondary mental health settings, including 'personality disorder' and complex trauma, and presenting with the full range of clinical severity and difficulties. Knowledge and Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to self-reflect, make effective use of supervision and receive feedback Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Experience of working with secondary mental health problems including 'personality disorder' and complex trauma, presenting with the full range of clinical severity and difficulties. Skills and experience of collecting data to support routine measurement of outcomes and performance management Education/Qualifications Essential An undergraduate qualification in one of the following: nursing, social work, occupational therapy or within a psychological therapy. Postgraduate accreditation with ACAT as CAT therapist (or already working towards) Desirable Experience of delivering CAT within secondary mental health settings, including 'personality disorder' and complex trauma, and presenting with the full range of clinical severity and difficulties. Knowledge and Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to self-reflect, make effective use of supervision and receive feedback 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Caradon Area Liskeard PL14 3XD Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)