1 Year Fixed Term Training Post in collaboration with the University of Reading.

This is a training role within the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within the MK Sp CAMHS service providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.

This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is evidenced to be clinically effective. The post- holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the Post Graduate Training programme at the University of Reading for the other two days.

Successful applicants will be notified on 8th December whether they have been selected for virtual interviews on 9th December.

Main duties of the job

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion of the course trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised profession in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession on the BABCP Provisional Accreditation website: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Core-Professions

If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). You can find out more on the KSA portfolio here: https://babcp.com/Accreditation/Provisional-Accreditation/Knowledge-Skills-and-Attitudes

Prior to this interview, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4. Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars.

About us

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a training role within the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT). The post-holder will work within the MK Sp CAMHS service providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the postholder to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is evidenced to be clinically effective. The post- holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the Post Graduate Training programme at the University of Reading for the other two days. On successful completion of the training the post holder will be eligible to apply for accreditation to British Association for Behavioural and Psychotherapy (BABCP).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognized professional qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Or Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience of working in Mental Health using the KSA career framework from BABCP

Desirable

• Specific Training in child/adolescent mental health.
• Knowledge/experience of delivery of CYP IAPT.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable working knowledge and experience post qualification.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources e.g. ROMs, evidence literature and research.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children/young people with mental health issues and their families and carers.
• Experience of working in the community.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of child/ young people legislation, safeguarding children and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health.

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre

Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5NG

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333-D-MK-MH-1052