Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Specialist CBT Therapist

2 weeks ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Psychologist or Accredited CBT therapist to join Berkshire Healthcare Birth in Mind (BIM). As part of Maternal Mental Health Services, BIM is a specialist service providing assessment and treatment for adults with PTSD to their birth experience and/or severe Fear of Birth (medically referred to as tokophobia). Joining our dynamic and friendly team, you will work across BIM, contributing to both pathways.


The location has plenty of car parking, electric car charging, access to green spaces, shops and the University of Reading gym. We offer a blended model of delivery including face to face and online working from our well resourced clinic space or from home if appropriate.


Some of the benefits of joining BIM:


Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work/life balance


Annual leave-27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car


Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff


Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff
You will be supported to develop clinical skills and expertise in other therapy modalities including EMDR.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in service improvement projects such as service user feedback forums and designing our specialist resources. As part of your on-going development you may be able to supervise trainees and assistant psychologists, as appropriate. There may also be opportunities to be involved in consultation, liaison and training to multidisciplinary mental health staff, perinatal mental health services, third-sector agencies and other, non-professional carers.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.


We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:


Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
~27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
~ Generous NHS pension scheme
~ Excellent learning and career development opportunities
~ 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
~ Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
~ Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
~ Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
~ Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
~ Free parking across Trust sites


Holder of HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification OR Post graduate qualification in CBT and BABCP accreditation
Specialist skills in the delivery of evidence-based trauma therapy (eg TF-CBT) and a strong interest in fear of birth.
For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.


If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare


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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Education/Qualifications/Training
Holder of an HCPC regulated Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification OR Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments and BABCP accreditation


Psychology degree


Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the current setting
Training in evidence-based psychological therapy for PTSD
Received training on assessment/management of risk and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems, across the lifespan and from different cultures
Evidence of experience using evidence-based therapy (TF-CBT) when working with traumatised people including those with PTSD
Experience of other models of trauma-focussed therapy including EMDR, NET and compassion-focussed therapy
Experience of designing and disseminating teaching and training
Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health difficulties and social care needs
Demonstrates understanding of the specific needs of clients who have experienced a birth trauma and the impact this can have on postnatal mental health and on care-giver bonding
Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation


Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Birth Trauma Mental Health, University of Reading



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