We are looking to recruit Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (High Intensity CBT Therapists) in Rural Dorset within our Steps 2 Wellbeing service.
The successful candidates will undertake a 12 month training course at the University of Exeter. During this time, you will be trained to provide High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within a stepped care model for adults with common mental health problems. You will be required to attend training at the University two days a week, with some additional block weeks each term, and to work with a caseload of patients within service three days a week. All staff will work as part of a team, receiving regular clinical supervision. Trainees can work flexibly; we offer a combination of face to face and remote work. You will be required to attend 100% of training days with the University.
We need candidates in post prior to the course starting on 6th January. There are also 2 university induction days taking place on 2ndand 3rdDecember which you would need to attend in your own time prior to starting.
There are 2 routes to eligibility.
ROUTE 1: You will be qualified in a mental health profession as defined by the BABCP (See website for full list of accepted core professions; Core Professions (babcp.com)) AND have at least 2 years post qualification experience.
ROUTE 2: You do not have a core profession but you have 4 years relevant mental health experience and have completed a KSA portfolio which you are able to submit at point of interview (please refer to BABCP KSA guidance to find out if a full or partial KSA portfolio is required Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com)).
If applying via route 2, prior to this interview you must have completed the self-statements for the KSA criterion relevant to you and you must send across criterion 4 toadmissions-cwi@reading.ac.ukfor the course tutors to review (see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars). Please note this is a pre-requisite for an offer. If you are successful in being offered this role, then you will be invited to a workshop on finalising the KSA portfolio at the start of the training in March.
Please note that Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners cannot be recruited to HI training posts until they have at least two years of post-qualification experience (based on their exam certification date). If you have recently completed an NHS funded psychological professions course, you will not be eligible to access this training until 2 years post qualification.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
The Rural part of Dorset Steps 2 Wellbeing is divided into 4 locality based services as follows:
• North Dorset
• Dorchester and Bridport
• Weymouth and Portland
• Purbeck and East Dorset
Posts will be offered within one of these services. In your application please ensure that you state your area of preference.
University of Exeter –contact hi-iapt@exeter.ac.uk[KT1]
Step to Wellbeing (Urban Dorset) – Stuart Meadstuart.mead@nhs.net
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
[KT1]Email address has changed toHI-CBT@exeter.ac.uk
Regrettably, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As this post involves University study and full-time work, it is not suitable for applicants with limited leave to remain such as those on student and graduate visas. If you have an alternative visa and wish to apply, please contact:dhc.internationalrecruitment@nhs.netprior to submitting your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Sep 2024