About this role
Job summary
We are seeking aPsychological Therapist (CBT)toprovide comprehensive psychological support to children and young people in Berkshire presenting with mental health problems, and theirparents/carers.
The post holder will initially work primarily within a team offering evidence-based interventions to young people with anxiety disorders, OCD, BDD and tics, and, over time, will work within a locality 'Getting Help' team in Berkshire, offering evidence-based interventions for a range of moderate mental health difficulties, including mood disorders. This could be in any locality across Berkshire.
Working within adynamic,skilledand supportivemultidisciplinary team and supported by senior clinicians, you will deliver high-qualitypsychological assessments,formulationsand evidence-based interventions. You will conduct riskassessments, develop and implement risk management plans, and liaise with external agencies whererequired. The role includes providing safe, effective therapy aligned with serviceobjectives, and engaging in supervision and ongoing professional development. You will contribute tothe team's learning culture throughsupervision,mentoringand training, while championing diversity, inclusion, andtrauma-informed, culturally sensitive practice to improve outcomes for service users and staff.
Main duties of the job
Conduct specialised clinical assessments and develop clear psychological formulations of service users' presenting difficulties using evidence based cognitive behavioural models. In collaboration with service users and multidisciplinary colleagues, develop personalised treatment plans based on service user needs, assessment findings, presenting problems, and evidence of effectiveness to support recovery goals and improve quality of life. Deliver evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy using specialist knowledge and techniques, adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and psychologically informed care. In line with experience and role development plans, provide CBT supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the interventions they offer. Support and engage in research activities as indicated, contributing to the evidence base for practice, and participate in development activities and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of clinical services. Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches and providing expertise to enhance the quality of care.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP orEvidence of having achieved and completed the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA)Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes BABCPportfolio route to BABCP Accreditation.
2. Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
3. Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.
4. Experience of completing CBT assessments, formulations and interventions and autonomously managing a caseload in a specialist healthcare setting relevant to the service area.
Ifyouresomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us andlets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to contactDrJo Cocksey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist(Tel:07866787757; Email:[email protected])whollbe delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse, registered with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation OR Evidence of having achieved and completed the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes - BABCP portfolio route to BABCP Accreditation Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP)
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by the BABCP and staying up to date with advancements in CBT related therapy Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge relevant to service area, e.g. service users with significant and severe mental health difficulties/ children and adolescents
Desirable
Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision
Experience Essential
Experience of completing CBT assessments, formulations and interventions and autonomously managing a caseload in a specialist healthcare setting relevant to the service area Experience of providing, and adapting where necessary, CBT assessments, formulations and interventions with service users relevant to the service area Experience of delivering CBT with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audit and evaluative research and applying the findings Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with multiculturalism, and equality of access
Desirable
Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, or structured guidance to colleagues
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of CBT theory, models and principles, and techniques, as well as evidence-based practice, relevant to the service area Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS Awareness of other therapeutic modalities and their integration with CBT for comprehensive treatment planning Skills in delivering individual and group therapy sessions using CBT techniques to address diverse mental health needs Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to enable changes and improvements The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system Advanced IT skills and ability to navigate various systems and software packages (e.g. RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation and the internet)
Additional Requirements Essential
Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position
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.
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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address CAMHS Anxiety Disorder Treatment Team - University of Reading, Earley Gate, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ
Reading
RG6 6BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)