Job Description

Are you a registered core professional or able to evidence that you can meet the Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP and are looking for a career change, or a chance to develop skills in Psychological Therapies.We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to train to become an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist within Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Talking Therapies.Over the course of a year you will be supported to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy at the University of Birmingham commencing September 2025, this consists of 2 days study at the University and three days supervised practice with NHS Talking Therapies.On successful completion of the Post Graduate Diploma you will be eligible to become accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists, and you will be offered a permanent Band 7 High Intensity CBT Therapist post within the Service.Please see details in the supporting information attached on how to apply via the university alongside this application:You will need to apply to Birmingham University by 16th May 2025.If shortlisted the academic assessment with the university will be held online on the morning of Tuesday 3rd June 2025.Interviews will be held online with the university and Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Talking Therapies on the weeks commencing 16th and 23rd June 2025.Main duties of the jobA typical week will involve attending university two days per week, learning various disorder specific evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Models. The remainder of your week would require you to hold a small caseload of patients where you will apply theory to practice under close supervision. With the opportunity to work within a hybrid model you will take a blended approach to office/home working as determined by service requirements, therefore you will be expected to work autonomously and as part of a team. Under supervision you will collaboratively work with patients in your care to assess and provide psychological interventions and support individuals to work towards recovery. You will maintain clear and accurate clinical records and will be supported to embed learning and reflect on practice via regular supervision. You will be recording clinical sessions for academic purposes and undertaking academic assignments. You will be offered regular opportunity for peer support. Preparation and organisation will form a key part of your weekly structure.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.DetailsDate posted09 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9798-1403Job locationsThe Benet BuildingRuckhall Lane, BelmontHerefordHR2 9RPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesBehave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.Act as a role model to colleagues, seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service provided to patients.Be accountable for own professional actions and matters of clinical judgement.Will provide High Intensity interventions and assessments whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.Work within the service using newly developed clinical skills whilst attending the training programme ensuring that you meet the required clinical and educational components of the course.Attend regular clinical supervision and line management as required by the service.Work with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable adjustments to enable equal opportunities for all.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesBehave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the organisation.Act as a role model to colleagues, seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the service provided to patients.Be accountable for own professional actions and matters of clinical judgement.Will provide High Intensity interventions and assessments whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.Work within the service using newly developed clinical skills whilst attending the training programme ensuring that you meet the required clinical and educational components of the course.Attend regular clinical supervision and line management as required by the service.Work with patients from diverse populations and make reasonable adjustments to enable equal opportunities for all.For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationSkills & AbilitiesEssential

• Role modelling positive anti-oppressive practice and ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Open to constructive feedback and willingness to collaboratively work on actions raised.
• Evidence ability to manage own caseload, time and meet agreed specific service targets
• Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to convert theory to practice

KnowledgeEssential

• Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Additional CriteriaEssential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• Able to commit to 100% attendance of appropriate training course
• Able to complete academic components of the course
• High levels of enthusiasm and motivation

QualificationsEssential

• Must be qualified and registered in the appropriate core profession as determined by the training body: Nursing (RMN or Learning Disability), Social work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Teacher of Special Education/Needs with additional counselling/ psychotherapy training, Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration, Counselling with BACP Accreditation, Probation Services (DipPS), Psychiatrist or General Practitioner OR (for CBT trainees only): Evidence of meeting knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Worked within a service whereby agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Person SpecificationSkills & AbilitiesEssential

• Role modelling positive anti-oppressive practice and ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Open to constructive feedback and willingness to collaboratively work on actions raised.
• Evidence ability to manage own caseload, time and meet agreed specific service targets
• Advanced communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Evidence of maintaining good relationships with both clients and all professionals
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Ability to convert theory to practice

KnowledgeEssential

• Demonstratable knowledge of anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based CBT therapy and how it relates to this post
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding issues and relevant legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems

Additional CriteriaEssential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
• Able to commit to 100% attendance of appropriate training course
• Able to complete academic components of the course
• High levels of enthusiasm and motivation

QualificationsEssential

• Must be qualified and registered in the appropriate core profession as determined by the training body: Nursing (RMN or Learning Disability), Social work, Occupational Therapy, Arts Therapy, Teacher of Special Education/Needs with additional counselling/ psychotherapy training, Psychotherapy/ Psychotherapeutic Counselling with UKCP Registration, Counselling with BACP Accreditation, Probation Services (DipPS), Psychiatrist or General Practitioner OR (for CBT trainees only): Evidence of meeting knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Experience of conducting accurate and detailed clinical assessments and management of risk

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of working within mental health services
• Worked within a service whereby agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

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