Flourish - High Intensity CBT/EMDR Therapist

Flourish; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a High Intensity CBT and EMDR Therapist, delivering transformative psychological therapies across Dorset. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives, with a focus on complex trauma interventions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible working options

Free training and career coaching

Qualifications

• Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner.
• Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).
• Working towards or accredited EMDR Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one high-intensity CBT or EMDR.
• Collaborate with Peer Specialists to provide Flourish care model.
• Conduct clinical audits and meet agreed service targets.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Administrative Skills

Experience with Diverse Communities

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity IAPT

Qualification in Psychology

Qualification in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job ref152-M571.24AEmployerDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteDorset Steps to WellbeingTownPoole, Bmth, Mid/North Dorset, Purbeck, Weymth & PortlandSalary£46,148 - £52,809 p.a. pro-rata for part timeSalary periodYearlyClosing13/04/2025 23:59

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Job overview

Calling all High Intensity CBT and EMDR Therapists!

We are looking for suitably qualified people who bring energy, enthusiasm, and a high level of skills and experience to deliver treatment for patients who have historically had limited access to psychological therapy. We are recruiting across the Dorset locality, including Poole, Bournemouth, North Dorset (Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Blandford), Weymouth & Portland, Mid Dorset (Bridport & Dorchester), and The Purbecks (Wareham & Swanage). Several roles are available, and the flexibility to work part-time and across areas is available.

The Flourish concept is a shining example of a new, innovative service that complements the complex trauma pathway across Dorset. Flourish is a C-PTSD/Trauma pathway for patients who require more complex psychological interventions than previously available.

Patients on the Flourish Pilot reported that their treatment has changed their lives and, in some instances, saved their lives. 100% of patients in the pilot agreed they could manage their emotions and look forward to a more positive future. We welcome you to join this exciting initiative to help empower people to transform their lives.

We welcome informal enquiries, and visits are also welcomed. please contact Denise Mein[email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will provide one-to-one high-intensity CBT or EMDR alongside stabilisation and collaboration with Peer Specialists to provide the Flourish care model for adults with symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD.

Good administrative, time management, and communication skills are also essential. Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation is highly desirable.

Working for Dorset Healthcare Trust provides many benefits and opportunities, including:

Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development.

A focus on values and behaviours aims for all staff members to feel valued and supported in their roles and feel proud to work for Dorset Healthcare.

NHS Pension Scheme.

Generous holiday entitlement.

NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes.

Not forgetting our unique selling point-out trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist Mental Health inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person specification

Educational Requirements/Qualifications

Essential criteria

A recorded/registered qualification in psychology

Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma]

A recorded/registered qualification in one of– nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in CBT

Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.

Accreditation with appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).

Working towards or accredited EMDR Therapist

Additional training in Schema therapy, Attachment theory or Solution Focused Therapy

Skills/Experience/Knowledge base

Extensive experience of working in Primary Care Services

Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes

Completed clinical audits within a service.

Knowledge of Dialoge Plus, ReQual, PCL5 measure

Ability to facilitate and develop groups.

Personal Qualities and Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Evidence of demonstrating the Trust’s values and behaviours.

Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge base

Essential criteria

Demonstrated experience of working in mental health services with clients who present with a range mental health issues and complexity.

Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets

Demonstrated high standards in written communication

Experience with routine outcome monitoring

Experience of teaching and liaising with other Mental health Professional

Has received training [formal or through experience] and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.

Demonstrates and understanding of PTSD C-PTSD and how it may impact family systems.

Knowledge of medication used in PTSD and C-PTSD and other common mental health problems.

Demonstrates and understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and other relevant legislation.

Experiences of working collaboratively with lived experience colleagues.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.

What working for us will provide:

27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours

Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals

Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs

Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust

Relocation costs where applicable

Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave

NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

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Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed. At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.