Qualified High Intensity TherapistNHS

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our friendly, well established team in North Lincolnshire. The post holder will be part of an expanding NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions/Cognitive BehaviouralTherapy (CBT) to patients who have a range of anxiety and depression related problems using evidence based interventions. The post holderwill work with people from different cultural backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.This will involve delivering these interventions via face to face, video and typed (e-clinics). Please note: this is not a remote only post and the post-holder will be expected to deliver therapy to patients from the office base as well as working from home and other venues as required, and will be expected to travel across the locality. This role will only be appropriate for qualified therapists who hold an accredited registration with the BABCP. This is non-negotiable and evidence will need to be provided.

Main duties of the job

To work as a high level clinician undertaking specialist cognitive behavioural assessments and providing treatment to adults with a range of psychological and emotional disorders at steps 2 -3 inclusive of the Stepped Care Model (National Institute for Clinical Excellence anxiety and depression guidelines).To liaise with Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and other colleagues in the specialist mental health services in relation to work which fits within the remit of the NHS Talking Therapies service, and to facilitate the throughput of work between the services as appropriate. To actively "case manage" workload in lines with National Institute for Mental Health guidance.To act as a clinical expert in the field of Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), providing consultation and education to service colleagues, primary care staff and other relevant stakeholders.To provide expertise in all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clients.To provide Clinical Supervision and support to colleagues delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions at step 2 and 3 of the stepped care model including PWP's & Hi-intensitytrainees.

Job description

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook