Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Psychological Therapist - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists
We have an exciting opportunity for six Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists to join Berkshire CAMHS Getting Help Services through the NHS England-funded Children and Young People (CYP) Psychological Training Programme. One post is available in each Berkshire locality: West Berkshire (non-HCAS), Reading (HCAS), Wokingham (HCAS), Bracknell (HCAS), Windsor & Maidenhead (HCAS), and Slough (HCAS). Each position is a 12-month fixed term training post.
Successful candidates will deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to young people and families under supervision while completing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. On successful completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and qualified CBT Therapist roles.
Please also note that applicants who have completed previous Health Education England-funded training (e.g. CWP or EMHP training) are not eligible to undertake CBT training until two full years have passed since their previous training exam board date. Evidence of this will be required before interview.
Please only apply if you either hold a BABCP-recognised core profession with a minimum of two years’ post-qualifying experience, or have successfully completed an accredited low-intensity training programme, with your certificate dated no later than 31 January 2025.
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Role Responsibilities
- Clinical Assessments: Under supervision, work towards independently carrying out comprehensive psychological therapy assessments, utilising National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations.
- Treatment Planning: Under supervision, and in collaboration with service users and their families and carers, formulate personalised evidence-based CBT treatment plans, in line with level of completed training.
- Individual and Group Therapy: Under supervision, work towards independently conducting individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT approaches, utilising and tailoring interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.
- Supervision and Training: Participate in a structured training programme, and actively participate in supervision sessions, to ensure high-quality clinical practice, incorporating feedback into clinical practice to improve effectiveness.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
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Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits of Working for Us
- 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rhona Edwards
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: rhona.edwards@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07890 395552
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