*INTERNAL MPFT APP ONLY* Course Lead for PgDip CBT (Keele University)

Job overview

*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY*

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Under the guidance of the Programme Director, the applicant is responsible for developing and delivering a programme of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) CBT training, managing other staff involved in course delivery, delivering teaching and supervision, and marking for the PG Dip CBT at Keele University and/or University of Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

• Under the guidance of the Programme Director, develop and deliver programmes of CBT training and service delivery, and take responsibility for teaching, supervision and marking of assignments in collaboration with the Keele University course team.
• Work with and supervise qualified CBT therapists and trainees in the treatment of service users who have a range of mild to moderate anxiety and depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective, in accordance with NICE guidance.
• Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities and work with service users and carers representing all the protected characteristics of the Equalities Act 2010, facilitating access to the service and making reasonable adjustments where required.
• Teach CBT on the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT Training Course, delivered in partnership with MPFT, Keele University and the University of Staffordshire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Teach, train and supervise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to CBT Practitioners, trainees and other professionals.
• Teach the Talking Therapies CBT Supervision course, delivered in partnership with MPFT, Keele and the University of Staffordshire
• Liaise with other CBT trainers regionally and nationally and take a lead role in arranging and providing appropriate supervised clinical work for CBT trainees.
• Lead on the Programme, supporting the continued development of the programme and taking into account any changes to NICE guidance and changes within BABCP accreditation reqirements.
• Attend professional supervision for the role on a regular basis as agreed with Course Director
• Fulfil all the requirements of the supervision/training element of the post.
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep up-to-date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
• Attend and contribute to presentations, etc at relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.