Band 7 High Intensity CBT Therapist - Swindon

Medirest Signature; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Swindon is seeking a qualified High Intensity Therapist to join their team. The role involves providing specialist psychological therapy for anxiety and depression, along with supervision duties. Candidates should hold a postgraduate diploma in High Intensity CBT and be BABCP accredited. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and emphasizes professional development within the NHS Trust.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Regular team events

Staff wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Must hold NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma.
• Accreditation with the BABCP is required.
• Experience in providing psychological therapy for anxiety and depression.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy.
• Offer professional and clinical supervision to the team.
• Engage in professional development activities and training.

Skills

High Intensity CBT

Professional Supervision

Psychological Assessment

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity CBT

Job description

The Swindon 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 Swindon 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.

Swindon Talking Therapies hosts two team days each year (summer and Christmas). These are opportunities to come together as a team, receive CPD, focus on service development and reflect on the achievements of the year. 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