About this role
Job summary
As a member of the With Me in Mind team, the CBT therapist will support the delivery of best practice CBT therapy in line with MHST and NICE guidelines.
The postholder will work across the locality and build effective working relationships with school staff, young people, and colleagues within the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). The post holder will work closely the Clinical Lead and CBT Lead
Main duties of the job
o To provide clinical expertise within the Mental Health Support Team, providing high quality, and quick access to mental health support to young people in schools and their families or carers.o To support psychological practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation and training by participating in systematic clinical governance.o To work with moderate presentations as part of a stepped care approach within the team, utilising a high level of knowledge and experience and adapting approaches as appropriate, with regard to evidence based practice.o Deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.o Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist CAMHS serviceso Supporting/facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeingo Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.o To provide high quality evidenced based supervision (individual and group) to both qualified and trainee EMHP's around a variety of presenting issues relating to low to moderate level emotional wellbeing and behavioural needs.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate professional qualification in CBT Accredited with BABCP or willingness to work towards accreditation (development post) Core profession or significant equivalent experience
Desirable
Teaching and assessing in clinical practice of equivalent. A qualification or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision (e.g. completion of a specialist Clinical Supervision Module). (training can be provided)
Experience Essential
Evidence of Post Registration experience delivering CBT interventions in line with NICE guidelines in a mental health setting Experience of working with Children & Young people and families. Experience of assessment, formulation and delivery of a wide range of therapeutic CBT interventions for mild to complex mental health presentations. Ability to assess, contain and manage complex cases in the setting of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in supporting and educating professional staff and partners in care. Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of and application of audit and evaluation. Experience of making effective use of regular Clinical Supervision in CBT from accredited CBT Psychotherapists. Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
Desirable
Experience of working within a CAMHS service Experience of working with minority groups Experience of Providing Clinical Supervision. to accredited CB Psychotherapists and other mental health professionals as required, e.g. psychiatrists, psychologists, CPNs. Regularly provide and evaluate teaching and training packages. Previous experience of managing cases of deliberate self-harm. Experience of participation in service development
Knowledge Essential
Ability to make autonomous clinical judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparisons of a range of clinical options. Delivery of consultation and advice on matters related to CBT to members of the multi-disciplinary team, universal services professionals, and other agencies responsible for Children & Young People's care. Up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, guidelines, and clinical issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other teams.
Desirable
Developed professional links with other CB Therapists around the country
Skills Essential
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships and communications with managers, mental health professionals and other agencies Ability to develop and maintain effective therapeutic alliances with patients, who may be challenging, highly emotive and distressed. Deliver formal psychological treatment and/or management of patients with highly complex mental health problems. Employing methods based on evidence across a wide range of care settings. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Maintain up to date clinical records, including electronic data entry, text processing, report compiling.
Desirable
Advanced information technology and keyboard skills.
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 Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)