Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Trainee

3 weeks ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time

Position Overview

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) is pleased to announce an opportunity for a full-time Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This role is part of the Post Graduate Diploma program in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focusing on serious mental health challenges such as psychosis and bipolar disorder, as well as personality disorders. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who possess a keen interest and relevant experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

The successful candidate will be integrated into the adult community mental health services, contributing to the Secondary Care Psychological Service and the Community Mental Health Team. The role involves delivering psychological interventions while acquiring new skills through a structured training program. Upon fulfilling the course requirements and achieving provisional accreditation with the BABCP, the individual will transition into a full-time qualified band 7 CBT Therapist position within the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

This is a transitional and educational role, offered on a fixed-term basis. Following the completion of course requirements and provisional accreditation with the BABCP, the candidate will advance to a full-time qualified band 7 CBT Therapist role. The responsibilities include:

  1. Formulating psychological assessments for individual clients to inform their care needs.
  2. Collaboratively setting recovery goals with clients.
  3. Assessing the appropriateness of various psychological interventions, both group and individual, based on client evaluations.
  4. Planning, implementing, and reviewing psychological interventions tailored to specific clients.
  5. With client consent, recording clinical sessions for supervision and course assignments.
  6. Identifying areas for improvement within the psychological therapy program and communicating these to supervisory staff.
  7. Working with a diverse client population, ensuring cultural sensitivity and adherence to equal opportunity principles.

About Us

At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health and learning disability services across multiple communities. Our mission is to foster a happier and more hopeful life for everyone we serve, and our staff are committed to providing exceptional care to our clients. We take pride in our #PennineCarePeople and strive to create an excellent working environment.

We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, and particularly welcome those with lived experience of mental health challenges, whether personally or as a caregiver.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential:

  • A recognized qualification at the graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or a related psychological therapy field.
  • Alternatively, evidence of meeting the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) criteria set by the BABCP, along with two years of post-qualification experience for Psychological Well-being Practitioners.

Desirable:

  • Additional training in CBT or other psychological therapies.
  • Extensive training in CBT or psychological approaches through formal courses.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

  • Demonstrable post-qualification experience in a relevant profession.
  • Experience working in mental health services in a qualified capacity.
  • Significant experience with adults facing severe and complex mental health issues, including psychosis and personality disorders.
  • Experience collaborating within a mental health multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience in risk assessment and management.
  • A solid understanding of psychosis and personality disorders.
  • A positive attitude towards working with clients experiencing personality disorders or psychosis.
  • Ability to manage a personal caseload effectively.
  • High standards in written communication.

Desirable:

  • Experience in a psychosocial context with clients facing complex mental health challenges.
  • Understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
  • Lived experience of mental health issues.

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

  • Ability to attend and engage in an academic course.
  • Capability to complete the academic components of the course.
  • Proficiency in face-to-face interactions.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, for conveying complex and sensitive information to clients, families, and colleagues.
  • Ability to establish effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Enthusiasm and motivation for working with clients facing personality disorders or psychosis.
  • Teamwork skills and the ability to foster positive working relationships.
  • Utilization of clinical supervision for personal and professional development.
  • Ability to perform under pressure.
  • Respect for individual rights and confidentiality.
  • Self-reflective capability in professional development and supervision.

Work-Related Circumstances

Essential:

  • Willingness to attend required training, including intensive teaching sessions.
  • Engagement in specific training to meet the needs of the client group.
  • Ability to manage organizational stress while maintaining high-quality clinical practice.
  • Capacity to handle unpredictable working conditions, including challenging client interactions.
  • Access to transportation for travel across the Trust's service areas.
  • Commitment to uphold the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies.
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointments involving regulated activities.


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