NHS
Recruit to Train - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Trainee
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Job Description
- Req#: C9348-24-1826?language=en&page=778&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Please see section on Detailed Job Description and the attached Person Specification and Job Description as well as the document regarding Core Professions (for those applying with a core profession background) for further information.
- RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional Evidence of continuing development
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness
- Please see section on Detailed Job Description and the attached Person Specification and Job Description as well as the document regarding Core Professions (for those applying with a core profession background) for further information.
- RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional Evidence of continuing development
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop their clinical skills in a role that makes a positive impact in people's lives within an innovative and pioneering CAMHS service. This one-year fixed term training post is for experienced mental health clinicians to work as a 'Recruit to Train' therapist and Senior Mental Health Practitioner within a community CAMHS team or within a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) with other clinicians delivering evidence-based interventions.
This post provides the opportunity to complete the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP-IAPT) post grad diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that is being run in collaboration with the University of Reading. The successful candidates will study at the University of Reading, learning how to deliver CBT interventions for young people with anxiety or depression. The trainee will also be working as Senior Mental Health Practitioner within one of the varied CAMHS community teams for the duration of the one year course and would split their time between attending university teaching days and carrying out clinical work within their teams. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end however applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for these roles so we are only able to take applications from those currently with rights to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The CBT course provides a thorough and robust cognitive behavioural theoretical base with particular focus on the protocols with the soundest evidence. In addition to providing practical, intensive and detailed skills training to facilitate skill development to a defined standard of competency, the course will aim to increase trainees' knowledge base of theory and research in CBT and to promote a critical approach to the subject. It will aim to equip trainees to become skilled, creative and independent CBT practitioners who appropriately value and adhere to treatment protocols with fidelity.We provide a BABCP level 2 postgraduate diploma in CBT.
The training involves teaching blocks as well as weekly teaching and supervision days at the University of Reading. Applicants must be willing and able to travel.
The clinical work involves being part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team and successful candidates will carry their own caseload of CBT training cases. Workplace supervision will be provided weekly.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.
The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.
Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Date posted
26 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SS-5387
Job locations
Osborn Centre
Osborn Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7ES
Ashurst Child & Family Centre
Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 7AR
Oak Park Childrens Services
8 Lavant Drive
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 2AW
Bramblys Grange Health Centre
Bramblys Drive
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UN
The Bridge Centre (Eastleigh)
2c Newtown Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9DB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The training leads to a BABCP level 2 postgraduate diploma in CBT.
Hours:One year fixed term training post. Full Time (Minimum of 0.8wte - 30 hours per week accepted due to University course commitments). Trainees working the full five days will have one dedicated to wider CAMHS service delivery work.
Location:To be confirmed on offer of appointment, however bases will be with in one of the Hampshire CAMHS teams in the North (Basingstoke) West (Eastleigh/New Forest/Winchester and Test Valley) or South East (Fareham/Havant) of Hampshire.
Course Requirements:
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession here: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Cognitive-Behavioural-Psychotherapist-Accreditation/Core-Professions/Core-Professions-list-and-criteria
If you have a Core Profession (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work) please see the attached documentation for more information about requirements for your specific background.
If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Cognitive-Behavioural-Psychotherapist-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes/KSA-Guidelines
If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years' experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview."
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; there will be a joint interview process including University of Reading to appoint to these roles. The roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.
All applicants will need to be available to start in their roles from February 2025.
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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job responsibilities
The training leads to a BABCP level 2 postgraduate diploma in CBT.
Hours:One year fixed term training post. Full Time (Minimum of 0.8wte - 30 hours per week accepted due to University course commitments). Trainees working the full five days will have one dedicated to wider CAMHS service delivery work.
Location:To be confirmed on offer of appointment, however bases will be with in one of the Hampshire CAMHS teams in the North (Basingstoke) West (Eastleigh/New Forest/Winchester and Test Valley) or South East (Fareham/Havant) of Hampshire.
Course Requirements:
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession here: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Cognitive-Behavioural-Psychotherapist-Accreditation/Core-Professions/Core-Professions-list-and-criteria
If you have a Core Profession (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work) please see the attached documentation for more information about requirements for your specific background.
If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Cognitive-Behavioural-Psychotherapist-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes/KSA-Guidelines
If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years' experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview."
Please note in this instance the course is not optional; there will be a joint interview process including University of Reading to appoint to these roles. The roles are dependent on meeting all course requirements.
All applicants will need to be available to start in their roles from February 2025.
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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Osborn Centre
Osborn Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7ES
Employer's website
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Osborn Centre
Osborn Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7ES
Employer's website
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.