About this role
Job summary
Derbyshire Early Intervention Service is currently seeking a Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who is accredited to deliver high quality CBT to people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This permanent position is ideally suited to someone who is enthusiastic about working with this client group and keen to support the development of other therapists across our service.
This post provides an opportunity to work within a county-wide, multidisciplinary service that has a strong ethos of hope and inclusivity. The service has a friendly and supportive team, including clinical psychologists and psychological therapists, who are committed to working flexibly and creatively with individuals and families in their recovery following a psychotic episode.
We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, and actively support professional development and innovation. We have excellent opportunities for peer support across specialities, to join a range of specialist supervision groups, and to participate in a range of training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities within the role include, but are not limited to:
To formulate, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and a range of complex problems. To provide supervision to other CBT therapists working within the service. To provide specialist advice, consultation, and training to other professionals in the service and across the Trust. To support the evaluation and development of a high quality and responsive psychological therapy service This post would suit an experienced BABCP accredited CBTp therapist, who has substantial experience of working with psychosis and of providing clinical supervision.
A commitment to CPD and an ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
core health or social care qualification at degree level
Qualifications Essential
BABCP Level II Accredited Post-graduate qualification (Diploma / MSc) in Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy or its equivalence with an adult population
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Andrews House
Derby
DE1 2SX
Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)