About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our expanding team. We are committed to developing our staff and believe our service is only as strong as the people within it. As such, we will actively support you to grow and maximise your potential.
Essential criteria
In order to be shortlisted for this post, applicants must be BABCP accredited.
Applicants who are due to complete their HI CBT training shortly are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our community + commitment to inclusion
Lambeth is a borough with high levels of social and psychological need, and significant cultural diversity. We value this diversity and aim for our team to reflect the community we service.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and Global Majority backgrounds, and from candidates who speak Portuguese, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Important information for applicants
Applications should be written in your own words The application form is a key part of the shortlisting process Applications identified as AI-generated will not be considered for interview
Main duties of the job
This is a busy and rewarding role, providing specialist evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults presenting with common mental health problems.
The role requires effective caseload management, delivery against agreed activity and outcome standards, and flexible working in line with service need. The post holder will also contribute to supervision, service improvement and the wider functioning of the team.
You will benefit from a strong and supportive clinical environment, including:
Weekly clinical supervision from an experienced therapist within the service Monthly specialist group supervision with a clinician from the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) Monthly EMDR supervision groups (for clinicians trained in EMDR) Regular CPD opportunities across the Trust The post requires working one evening a week as a shift day i.e. 12-8pm on a regular evening each week.
We come into the office for 2 days per week.
About us Lambeth Talking Therapies is a well-established and high-performing service with over 100 staff members. We are afriendly, creative and sociable team, made up of Assistant Psychologists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, High Intensity Therapists, and administrative staff.
We work collaboratively with people to reduce the distress and practical challenges associated with common mental health problems. We do this by:
Supporting and developing skilled staff Delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions Continuously improving our service to meet the needs of Lambeth's diverse community Our main service bases are located in:
Brixton Stockwell Streatham All sites are well-connected by public transport and close to cafs, coffee shops and food markets--ideal for lunch breaks!
Job description Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities (including but not limited to)
DeliverNICE-recommended, formulation-driven psychological interventions for depression and anxiety disorders, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
Assess and integrate wider factors into treatment, includingsocial support, employment, and engagement in meaningful activity or voluntary work.
Deliver evidence-based interventions, routinely monitoring outcomes and adapting treatment in response to progress, drawing on a range of theoretical models.
Work autonomously withinBABCP professional guidelines and service policies, taking full responsibility for clinical decisions, including treatment planning and discharge.
Maintainaccurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in line with service protocols and governance standards.
Conduct thoroughrisk assessments, monitor risk throughout treatment, and develop and implement appropriate risk management plans.
Manage and maintain a clinical caseload in line withagreed activity and recovery targets, working closely with your line manager.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
CBT Therapist (or in training), from an IAPT High Intensity CBT course. With or entitled to BABCP accreditation (to be accredited within 12 months). OR Clinical/Counselling psychologist with substantial CBT experience and BABCP accreditation and HCPC registered
Desirable
Training in a different therapy modality offered in IAPT (e.g. EMDR, IPT, DIT, Couples, Groups)
Experience Essential
Experience of the assessment and treatment of adult clients presenting with common mental health problems in an IAPT or specialist service, using CBT. Experience of meeting activity and outcome targets in a psychological therapy service. Experience of collecting and recording generic and disorder specific outcome measures to monitor patient progress. Experience of contributing to the running or development of a service, for example through audit or leading a project or service area.
Desirable
Experience of delivering CBT in a specialist CBT service e.g. CADAT Experience of giving clinical supervision (2 for HI SV and 1 for PWP SV) Experience of working in Lambeth borough / demonstration of knowledge and awareness of local borough
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates knowledge and experience of delivering CBT formulations and protocolised treatment Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to mental health issues, safeguarding, risk Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care.
Desirable
Evidence of reflective practice and ability to work effectively in a team
Skills and Abilities Essential
Highly developed written communication skills evident in form. 2 = excellent form, 1 = ok form/brief/mistakes, 0 = poor form, not tailored to role Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision.
Desirable
Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
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 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lambeth NHS Talking Therapies, 1A Dalbury House, Ferndale Rd, Brixton, London SW9 8AP
London
SW9 8AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)