Band 7 High Intensity CBT Therapist - Bath

Job overview

The BANES Talking Therapies Service is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our dynamic and expanding service to help manage the increasing demand for Step 3 CBT.

We currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based in Bath combined with opportunities for remote working from home.

You will enjoy the benefits of working in AWP, an NHS Trust that is committed to developing highly skilled workforce and actively encourages professional development opportunities.  You will be encouraged and supported to participate in additional training and development activities.

We place a high value on our staff team and their wellbeing, with regular team social events, a staff book club and a focus of wellbeing throughout the work that we do.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression to clients from the NHS Talking Therapies service. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, using the therapy model specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression Manual. You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team. You will need to hold the NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma and be accredited with the BABCP.  You will be joining the service at an exciting time with expansion across all areas which will open up excellent development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision and an extensive programme of CPD opportunities to ensure your continued learning and development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To allocate approximately 70% of time to direct and indirect clinical which should be predominantly CBT based.

To provide a community mental health service to patients referred by the General Practitioners at the nominated surgery by working flexibly. When required, to assist with group psychological activity as discussed with the Clinical Lead.

When required, to gather together and organise information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities).

When required to participate in liaison meetings with GPs and other members of the Primary Care Health Team, as appropriate. When required, to supervise other staff within the service.

To advise the Clinical Lead about the supervision needs of the staff. When required, to participate in the Talking Therapies Service business and professional meetings including departmental meetings and other meetings as required.

To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Trust.

To maintain and further develop high standards of Clinical Psychology and Counselling practice through co-operative work with other Clinical/Counselling Psychologists and Counsellors and involvement in professional audit. To comply with the Behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, Counsellors in Primary Care and British Psychological Society’s Code of Conduct as well as procedures and government legislation, as it applies to the service.

To support the Clinical Lead in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Service. When required to support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit in the service.

To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

To participate in Clinical Governance processes in the Service and in the profession.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.