Job summary
Employer heading
Qualified CBT Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies Service is looking to recruit a Qualified High Intensity Therapist.
The Rotherham Talking Therapies Service operates across Rotherham working from a number of community venues and office bases. The team consists of Team Managers, a Clinical Lead, High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors and Senior/ Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. Staff enjoy working in a well-established and high achieving team and have a level of autonomy and responsibility.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made some adaptations to the way the service is now delivered. We have adopted a hybrid model, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions both face-to-face and remotely through the telephone, virtual face to face technology and typed therapy (e-clinics).
The post holder will be part of a Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The post holder will work with clients who have a range of psychological disorders and complex Anxiety and Depression related problems.
The post holder will work with people aged from 18 + with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities
Main duties of the job
- To work as a high level clinician providing Specialist Cognitive Behavioural assessments and treatment to adults with a range of psychological and emotional disorders at steps 2 –3 inclusive of the Stepped Care Model. (National Institute for Clinical Excellence anxiety and depression guidelines.)
- To liaise with Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and other colleagues in the specialist mental health services in relation to work which fits within the remit of the IAPT service, and to facilitate the throughput of work between the services as appropriate.
- To actively “case manage” workload in lines with National Institute for Mental Health guidance.
- To act as a clinical expert in the field of Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), providing consultation and education to service colleagues, primary care staff and other relevant stakeholders.
- To provide expertise in all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clients.
- To provide Clinical Supervision and support to colleagues delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions at steps 3 inclusive of the stepped care model. (National Institute for Clinical Excellence depression and anxiety guidelines) including PWP’s, and Hi-intensity trainees
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A professional mental health qualification in one of the following in nursing, RMN, social work, occupational therapy, low intensity / primary care mental health, arts therapy or a psychological therapy.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jemma Dixon
- Job title
- NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 215108
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