Trainee CBT Therapist

Job summary

We are looking for staff with

Degree level qualification (relevant mental health subject is preferable)or Core Profession Qualificationor Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP), with 2 years post qualification experience to join Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies- an established forward-thinking 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service as a Trainee CBT Therapist.

As part of this role, you will be expected to attend University 2 days per week at University of Sheffield , working with clients on the other days. You will be expected to complete university assignments and submit practical tapes for supervision.

Please note: candidates who do not have a core professional background and qualification are encouraged to apply and will need to provide a completed KSA portfolio at selection. A KSA portfolio has a number of criteria which must all be met by every applicant. There are some backgrounds which mean that the applicant has already met a number of the criteria and can therefore provide a condensed KSA. Other backgrounds mean that applicants must complete all of the sections.

Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Candidates from a non-registered professional background will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience alongside their ability to meet the relevant criteria outlined in the KSA.

Main duties of the job

You will be providing CBT interventions, and you will be required to go on the IAPT accredited CBT training course as part of the role. There are potential opportunities within this role to develop. For example, to become a supervisor, to deliver other evidence-based treatment for clients, or becoming 'Champions' of special interest areas, as part of ongoing service developments.

You will receive regular 1:1 and group supervision in order to develop your clinical skills further. Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies is dedicated to clinical excellence. All our staff have access to regular CPD, and in-house CBT related training.

Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies has a strong focus on Staff Wellbeing . We have structures in place to support your needs and encourage all staff to be involved in this.

Closing Date is 21st June 24

Shortlisting 24th June 2024

Interview Dates week beginning 1st July 2024

University Interviews 25th July 2024

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and the person the specification for more details about this role

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Degree level qualification in relevant Mental Health subject, Or Core Profession Qualification or Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP) with 2 years post qualification experience

Desirable

Teaching (clinical practice) qualification/certificate.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

At least 2 years' experience in relevant area of mental health practice. Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.

Desirable

Involvement in innovative clinical practice Experience delivering psychological therapies to groups of patients. Experience in applying specialist psychological therapies.

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