CBT Recruit to Train Post (Trainee)

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Wigan is offering a training position for an enthusiastic candidate to become a CBT practitioner. This full-time post combines training with clinical practice, aiming to provide mental health support to children experiencing anxiety and depression. Candidates must be registered professionals, with a commitment to personal development within the 12-month training period. Offers include competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of Assessment and care planning skills, risk assessment and risk management for CYPs with mental health needs.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Low intensity interventions for low mood, worry/anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one CBT evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Work under supervision to gain experience during training.

Skills

Assessment and care planning skills

Experience with safeguarding children and young people

Continuous professional development

Education

Registered Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist or BACP registered Professional

Job description

Wigan MHST is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed professional to train as a CBT practitioner.

This 12-month full time training post combines training with clinical practice and weekly supervision on a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma course.

Once qualified you will be supported to deliver some element of Cognitive Behaviour therapy as part of your role where this fits with service requirements.

Main duties of the job

During training, the post-holder will work under the supervision of their employing NHS Trust to gain experience in providing one to one CBT evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems in educational settings (principally anxiety and depression).

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Core profession Registered Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist and evidence of study at Degree level (level 6) and professional registration. AND/OR BACP registered Professional

Knowledge

• Experience of Assessment and care planning skills, risk assessment and risk management for CYPs with mental health needs.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams
• Low intensity interventions for low mood, worry/anxiety
• Working knowledge of the whole school approach to mental health

Skills and abilities

• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development

Other

• Interest in chosen modality. Commitment to self development and the chosen training and commitment to complete this within the 12 month time frame.

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata