Job summary
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) works to support the recovery of people aged 14 to 65 years presenting with their first episode of psychosis.
The post holder will be a Practitioner Psychologist or be BABCP accredited holding a postgraduate diploma level or equivalent generic CBT training (in the form of a CBT training programme or in the course of training as a clinical psychologist), plus additional specialised CBTp training or a willingness to become CBTp trained. However, we will also consider applicants who have completed training in CBT but are not yet BABCP accredited to apply for the post as a Band 6 post, with a development plan to work towards accreditation.
The post holder will be part of the wider Psychological Therapies team within their Division, who offer a range of psychologically focused therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Opportunities for research and development within the post will be actively encouraged.
Open only to applicants from HIOW NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialist psychological assessment and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as an autonomous practitioner working within professional guidelines and the organisational structure of the Service's policies and procedures. The post holder will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values clients' and their carers and the core values of the trust: patients and people first; partnership; and respect.
Clinical advice, supervision, teaching, support and communication are integral to the role.
Participation in research, evaluation and audit is expected.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Band 7 Therapist:
2. Post graduate diploma in CBT for psychosis
3. OR
4. Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) + additional training in CBT for Psychosis
5. OR
6. Equivalent:
7. e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT and another appropriate evidence based therapy to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma
8. AND
9. BABCP Accredited
10. AND
11. Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr