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We have an excellent opportunity for a CBTp (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis) Therapist to join the Derbyshire Early Intervention Service. This well-established and effective service is for people aged14 to 65 who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. This permanent position is ideally suited to a therapist with experience of working with a wide range of mental health problems, including psychosis, and who is keen to develop their skills in a friendly and supportive workplace. We would also welcome applications from CBTp Trainees.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) utilising theoretical knowledge and skills for 14-65-year-olds within the Derbyshire Early Intervention Service, providing detailed CBTp assessment and treatment. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, you will provide advice, consultation, and clinical supervision from a CBTp framework to other health care professionals within the Early Intervention Service. We are looking for someone with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, with good therapeutic skills related to CBTp, who possesses an enthusiasm for team working and people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis.

Derbyshire Early Intervention service has a strong ethos of hope and inclusivity. You will work alongside an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team, including clinical psychologists and psychological therapists, who are committed to working flexibly and creatively with individuals and families in their recovery following a psychotic episode. This service has teams based in Derby and Chesterfield and your main base will be in Derby. There are opportunities to receive specialist supervision, and a range of training opportunities are available with this role.

You will join a strong and well-led Division of Psychology & Psychological Therapies within Derbyshire Healthcare. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and actively support personal and professional development. There are excellent opportunities for peer support across specialties, to join a range of specialist supervision groups, and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD. To find out more or to arrange a visit please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Providing specialist CBT assessments and therapies for individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP), based upon knowledge, understanding and integration of CBT theories and evidence-based practice and an awareness of the range of treatments available.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to other professionals within the Early Intervention Service and contributing directly to formulations and psychological treatment plans.
• Providing CBT-informed training and clinical supervision to other professionals within the Early Intervention Service and wider Trust as required, ensuring that what is offered is appropriate and relevant to their needs.
• Receiving regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines, commissioning guidelines and Trust policies.
• Attending educational courses, training workshops and seminars to enhance clinical practice and expertise for professional development, keeping abreast of CBT treatment innovations and latest research findings.
• Ensuring that CBT interventions meet the requirements of relevant legislation, policies and procedures as set by the Trust and the Early Intervention Service, and the standards and codes of professional practice as specified by the relevant professional bodies to who the appointee is professionally accountable to, and the BABCP.

Participating in all aspects of clinical governance in accordance with the policies of the Early Intervention Service and DHCFT.

• Core health or social care professional qualification at degree level (e.g. Registered with HCPC / NMC statutory SWE reg. body etc, or Dip HE Nursing / Social Work / Occupational Therapy, or Clinical Doctorate in Counselling / Clinical Psychology)
• BABCP Level II Accredited Post-graduate qualification (Diploma / MSc) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or its equivalence with psychosis. Current CBTp Trainees will also be considered.
• BABCP Accreditation or clinical experience satisfying BABCP accreditation criteria & willingness to achieve and maintain accreditation within 1 year of being in post.

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (Car User)

• Significant experience of working in mental health services with psychosis and a range of adult mental health problems.

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.