Fixed term: 2 years (Contracted to train as a band 6 trainee CBT therapist for 2 years and then, on successful completion of Post grad diploma, to automatically transfer to a substantive band 7 post as a CBT therapist in the Trust)
Job overview
We are pleased to be able to offer two 'CBT for Personality Disorder' training posts in BCHFT, Mental Health Division, planned care services. These are full-time, band 6, training posts that are open to any qualified mental health worker (e.g., nurse, AHP, SW) who is professionally registered and working at band 6 or above.
The roles are funded by NHSE for 2 years at the training grade. During this time, the successful candidates will undertake CBT training via University College London (1 - 2 days per week) whilst also working in either the Wolverhampton OR Walsall CMHTs in BCHFT on the non-university days.
Successful completion of the 2-year post graduate diploma at UCL will automatically result in employment as a band 7 CBT (for PD) therapist in BCHFT community services.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake core CBT training in your first year of the UCL course and will practice your skills in one of our CMHT services. In year 2 of the UCL course, you will focus more on the application of CBT skills with people who have a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and who may have childhood trauma and present with risk.
In order to successfully complete the Post graduate diploma, you will need to have a strong interest in, and aptitude for, academic study and work. You will need to be able to balance academic and NHS-based work and have a good system for time management.
You will be fully supported by psychology staff in the Trust whilst undertaking your training, receiving on-site supervision alongside the support and supervision offered by UCL.
Working for our organisation
BCHFT has been building psychological skills in non-psychology practitioners for several years, and you will join a community where several nurses and AHPs have already successfully completed DBT training. As such, there is experience in-house related to supporting people through these training posts.
This is the first time that we have had the opportunity to employ CBT PD trainees in the Trust, and we are excited to be doing this at a time when we are embedding newly integrated Community services (post-transformation) in the MH Division.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be undertaking your academic study at UCL and will be expected, at times, to travel to London for segments of on-site training. Some of the lectures will be delivered remotely. You will have academic assignments throughout the 2-year period and will need to pass these in order to progress. Travel and accommodation expenses for such on-site training will be covered by the Trust.
When you are not engaged in lectures or private study, you will be working in one of our CMHT services, delivering your newly forming CBT skills, under supervision, to CMHT clients.
Once you have successfully completed the 2-year post graduate diploma, you will be automatically employed as a band 7 CBT (PD) therapist in the Trust.
Essential criteria
* Registered Mental health practitioner working at band 6 or above
* Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
* Demonstrates high standards in written communication
* Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
* Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
* Able to attend the academic teaching days/blocks as outlined in the course prospectus, which may include travel and overnight stays at the Higher Education Institution
* Able to complete academic components of the course
* High level of enthusiasm and motivation
* Able to work in a team and develop good working relationships
* Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in a service for severe mental health problems
* Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £37,338.00-£44,962.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Childcare
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free or subsidised travel
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Relocation assistance
* Sabbatical
* Store discount
* Transport links
* UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Flexitime
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Wolverhampton, West Midlands: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Experience:
* band 6 Mental health: 1 year (required)
* working with severe mental health problems: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Professional registration - e.g., NMC, BACP etc (required)
* Trained to carry out risk assessments (required)
* Able to attend academic teaching days (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 285-5949-MH
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