Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
CYPMHS DBT Practitioner
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CYPMHS DBT Practitioner
DBT Practitioner – Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) CYPMHS
About the Role
Join a qualified professional to enhance an established DBT Service within HPFT CYPMHS, an organisation short-listed for multiple awards. This opportunity provides the chance not only to deliver clinical work with young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties, but also to contribute to the ongoing development of a pioneering team.
The CYPMHS DBT Service supports young people across Hertfordshire struggling with emotion regulation and high-risk behaviours, equipping them with vital life skills and fostering lives worth living. You’ll join a passionate, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for families in partnership with them.
No prior DBT training is required—just enthusiasm to learn a new therapeutic approach. Full training is provided through a national DBT programme, alongside continuous CPD to support career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver clinical interventions:
- Conduct individual therapy
- Facilitate group skills training
- Provide telephone coaching
- Participate actively in the DBT Consultation Team
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Provide specialist assessments/interventions:
- Work within a multi-disciplinary family therapy framework
- Support young people and families referred by other CYPMHS services
- Contribute to transition planning between services, ensuring seamless handover with Adult Services when appropriate
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Clinical supervision & teamwork:
- Offer professional supervision to trainees, junior colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams
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Service development & research:
- Participate in audit, evaluation, and research to enhance service delivery
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Adherence to professional standards:
- Operate within established clinical and professional guidelines
- Function under the supervision of senior clinicians in your primary core profession
Requirements
- Qualified professional background (evaluated against the person specification provided)
- An enthusiastic, collaborative attitude
- Willingness to learn DBT under structured team support
- Commitment to professional growth through ongoing training & CPD
About Us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an organisation striving towards excellence. As one of just five mental health trusts rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, HPFT aims to become the leading NHS mental health and learning disabilities provider.
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Our 3500+ staff deliver care to over 400,000 people across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, including:
- Tier 4 children & young people services
- Perinatal healthcare
- Specialist learning disabilities (secure and longer-term settings)
- A range of nationally commissioned services
Our Trust Values are: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Everything we do is rooted in choice, independence, and equality.
Want to Make a Difference?
If you’d like to: ✔ Join our supportive team delivering life-altering care ✔ Help young people build fulfilling lives, equipping them with resilient coping skills ✔ Grow professionally in a trusted NHS environment
Then take the next step by exploring this role.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:
Name: Dr Karen Wright or Dr Bertha Rogers Job Title: CAMHS DBT Clinical Leads Email: hpft.camhsdbtteam@nhs.net Telephone: 01923 633210
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