CBT Therapist - Specialist Psychological Interventions

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Job Summary

Are you a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist seeking a new challenge in 2024? Would you be interested in a fixed term contract?

We are seeking a BABCP accredited CBT therapist in Bridgwater Community Mental Health Services, Specialist Psychological Interventions. You will be joining a vibrant team of psychologists and psychological therapists including fellow CBT therapists, CAT therapists, Art therapists and Family Therapists

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established network of psychological therapists and psychologists integrated with wider community mental health services, in order to develop skills, build relationships and learn more about the trailblazing Somerset mental health services.

Main duties of the job

You’ll offer a specialist CBT assessment and therapy service for individuals, some, or all of whom have severe and enduring mental health problems and may present with complex and challenging psychological problems. A focus on a collaborative and strengths-based approach is essential to this role.

There is also the potential to provide or contribute to specialist group CBT or psycho-educational groups if required. The role will also include patient-based CBT consultancy and advice to staff, including those working with challenging and complex clients, and there will be opportunities to contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate training courses if required.

About Us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, continuing professional development and regular informal conversations around career progression, annual recognition awards to celebrate and recognise our colleagues achievements throughout the year and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we’re able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London - there is truly something for everyone!

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

We Have Six Active And Impactful Colleague Networks. These Networks Provide a Safe Space For Colleagues To Share Their Experiences And Learn From One Another, But Also Influence Change Across Our Trust

• Multicultural Network
• Women’s Network
• Armed Forces’ Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
• Autistic Colleague Network
  
  

Job Description Job Responsibilities

To provide a highly specialised assessment and Psychological Therapy service in the relevant modality (CBT), including for very complex clients, as part of a personal caseload with patients who may have challenging and complex needs, including those who may have experienced childhood adversity and trauma and / or may be diagnosable with a Personality Disorder or Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, OCD or Psychosis (the latter two usually being seen by CBT therapists).

Please See The Attached Job Description For Full Duties.

Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience of the relevant modality.
  
  

Qualifications Essential

• EITHER A registered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy OR Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies AND accredited membership of the relevant body: oBABCP for CBT
  
  

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of working in the relevant therapy modality with adults with severe and complex mental health problems
  
  

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) .

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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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GLANVILLE HOUSE

CHURCH STREET

BRIDGWATER

TA6 5AT

Employer’s website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)