Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Oxford
The NHS Talking Therapies programme is driving forward the expansion of its delivery of psychological interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and innovative NHS Foundation trust in which NHS Oxford Talking Therapies has a strong track record for supporting the development of psychological therapy services.
The Trainee High-Intensity Therapist will be a core member of the Service, undertaking training to provide high-intensity interventions - initially Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while working in a training role with clients who have a range of anxiety and depression-related problems.
We are looking for people who have the enthusiasm and skills to join our service and who are committed to making a difference within primary care and the wider community, and who will support a developing workforce and service delivery model in primary care.
Main duties of the job
The post involves providing psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for people with common mental health problems and people living with long term physical health conditions (on the telephone and in an individual and group setting). Some of your role can be provided from home and you will also work out of TalkingSpace Plus venues within Oxfordshire.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
* Assess clients for suitability for CBT or refer to manager/supervisor for advice on how to manage the case.
* To evaluate and make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
* Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
* Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
Person Specification
Knowledge requirements
* Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
* Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
Qualifications
* A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level: nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
* Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
Experience
* Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
* Ability to manage own caseload and time.
* Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
* Demonstrable experience of delivering CBT based interventions under supervision.
* Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
Skills
* Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training.
* Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
Contract/other requirements
* Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
* Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
* Able to attend other Trust and community premises for work and training purposes.
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.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development.
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
* Lease car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health First Aiders.
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum | pro-rata
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