Recruit to Train CBT Therapist

NHS; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Exciting opportunity to join NHS as a Band 6 psychological therapist in training within the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will deliver evidence-based therapies focusing on psychosis and bipolar disorder while studying for a Postgraduate Diploma. This role guarantees progression to Band 7 upon qualification.

Qualifications

• Possess core mental health qualification or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of mental health experience; at least 2 years post-qualification for core professions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cognitive behavioural therapy and specialise in psychosis and bipolar disorder.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Manage own caseload and time effectively.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

High standards in written communication

Time management

Education

Registered/qualified degree in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or psychological therapy

Job description

These are new and exciting 'recruit to train' positions across Sussex as part of our transformation of community mental health services. They have been commissioned to improve access to psychological therapies.

This post will be based in the Arun Neighbourhood Mental Health Team in Littlehampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their mental health expertise and focus on delivering evidence-based therapies to those who need them.

The successful candidate will be employed on a Band 6 salary for 2 years while studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems. During your training, you will specialise in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.

This course is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level two. While on this course, you will have academic support and be part of Sussex's established psychological therapy services.

After completing the training and applying for practitioner status with the BABCP, you will be guaranteed a post as a Band 7 psychological therapist.

Main duties of the job

While training, you will be part of a multidisciplinary mental health team providing intervention and support to individuals with severe mental health problems. You will offer cognitive behavioural therapy and specialise in psychosis and bipolar disorder, working closely with colleagues from psychology, psychological therapies, and other mental health disciplines.

To protect health and safety, we encourage staff to get fully vaccinated against COVID.

About us

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex.

Living and working in Sussex offers:

• Easy travel between coast and countryside, picturesque villages, and seaside towns
• A vibrant South Coast with historic and contemporary seaside towns
• Sunniest county in the UK, according to the Met Office, ideal for exploring the countryside

We are rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff survey shows high satisfaction, with 82% recognizing care for patients as our top priority.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Possess a core mental health qualification or equivalent through BABCP assessment of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA), to be submitted before or at offer.
• Be committed to implementing psychological interventions for complex and severe mental health issues.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, challenging environment with high clinical demand.
• Have at least 4 years of mental health experience; for core professions, at least 2 years post-qualification.

PLEASE NOTE: We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. You can apply for both Sussex posts if interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A registered/qualified degree in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or psychological therapy (see attached list).

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience working in mental health services.
• Ability to meet service targets.
• Manage own caseload and time effectively.
• High standards in written communication, including clear reports and letters to referrers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.