Job summary

We have exciting new training roles in Berkshire Healthcare for mental health practitioners with a core profession (or anyone with a relevant professional background and experience which meets the KSA criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com)

The successful candidate will work within established secondary care Adult Mental Health services in the IMPACTT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy team. The post-holder will be providing DBT whilst undertaking a 2 year Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in DBT. This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide model adherent DBT to patients with a primary diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and a range of complex difficulties. The post holder will work in the service whilst being given time to attend the required course elements. Following successful completion of training there will be an offer of a Band 7 DBT Therapist role within IMPACTT

IMPACTT is a specialist therapy team working with personality disorders in Berkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for working with people with a diagnosis of EUPD and a desire to deliver standard DBT.

You will be joining a DBT team that takes fostering adherence to the DBT model seriously so that our clients have the best opportunity to get their life worth living. Many of our team are accredited DBT therapists or working towards this by being enrolled on the DBT Diploma.

Main duties of the job

• You will be completing training in DBT whilst delivering all components of standard DBT; individual therapy, skills group, telephone coaching and attending weekly Consult.
• You will be facilitating specialist psychological assessments.
• You will be assessing and monitoring risk and acting to manage these in discussion/ collaboration with colleagues to ensure these are appropriately and safely managed.
• You will attend supervision.
• You will attend IMPACTT meetings.
• You will liaise with other key professionals.

The3/4 \must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• A core profession as defined by the BABCP. Please see Core Professions (babcp.com) for a list of core professions and parts of KSA for identified professions. Please see: Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com)
• Experience of working in mental health services.
• You must have a passion for working with people with a diagnosis of EUPD and delivering standard DBT.
• You must be enthusiastic and capable of undertaking intensive training alongside your work.
• You must have excellent communication skills and work well in a team.
• You must have good administrative skills.
• An enhanced DBS check.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance.
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• Advanced IT enablement and support.
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
• And so much more.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Interested candidates can contact either Majida Bibi Majida.bibi@berkshire.nhs.uk or Jessica Bezance Jessica.bezance@berkshire.nhs.ukvia email

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• A. Core profession as defined by the BABCP. Please see Core Professions (babcp.com) for a list of core professions and parts of KSA for identified professions. Please see: Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com)
• OR B. A relevant professional background and experience which meets the KSA criteria (see declaration on application form) Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (babcp.com)
• AND ability to be able to complete a full KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes) portfolio prior to entry onto the Programme

Desirable

• DBT experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of/ interest in working with service users with personality disorders.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication

Desirable

• Experience of working in Secondary Care Psychological Services
• Experience of delivering DBT under supervision

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice

Training

Essential

• Able to complete academic components of the course
• Able to integrate training into practice

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Hold values and behave in a way consistent with university and NHS values

Desirable

• Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
• Experience of working with diverse communities

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