Please follow the link to apply and submit your application for the role of Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist - https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/N0002-23-0001
Please note, applications received via the Everyturn Mental Health website will not be accepted. You must apply via the NHS link provided above.
As a Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist in our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your career while studying alongside other High Intensity Trainees, with an organisation that is recognised for developing individuals and has an excellent reputation at both a local and national level.
We have a strong reputation for professional development, and you will be fully supported to develop your clinical skills whilst you study.
You will spend 2 days per week at the Surrey University, where you will be taught by experts to deliver evidence based psychological therapies for clients with anxiety and depression. The remaining days will be spent working in our service in Kent & Medway with our skilled team of clinicians to develop your new skills and gain experience. During this time, you will deliver high intensity interventions and comprehensive psychological assessments to support our wide range of clients.
The course provided by the University is recognised for the highest quality and we have a strong track record of successfully supporting our trainees through their studies. You will be guided by our highly knowledgeable and approachable managers, and you will have access to a vast range of CPD opportunities.
This course is 12 months, starting September 2023 and attendance at all University teaching days is compulsory therefore it is essential that you can commit to this. You will be based at a venue in Kent or Medway on the days when you are not at university. Hybrid working may be possible so please do ask us.
You will work your hours Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 8am and 7.30pm, involving at least one late shift of 11.30pm - 7.30pm.
You will be recruited on a permanent contract and promoted to a Qualified High Intensity CBT Therapist position within our service on successful completion of the course and providing all other relevant criteria have been met.
About you
We would love to hear from you, if you possess the following:
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Have a BABCP recognised Core Profession (e.g. mental health nurse, clinical or counselling psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, psychotherapy/psychotherapeutic counselling, teacher of special education / needs).
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OR you are a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who has a minimum of two years post qualification experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the Knowledge & Skills Assessment requirements (further information can be found by clicking here). Candidates who are applying using the KSA route must be able to present a completed KSA at the interview stage.
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Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced a mental ill health in a mental health setting.
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Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course, whilst also working for our service.
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Are able to organise a high-volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
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Ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.
Please follow the link to apply and submit your application for the role of Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist (Kent & Medway) - https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/N0002-23-0001
Please note, applications received via the Everyturn Mental Health website will not be accepted. You must apply via the NHS link provided above.
What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
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30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
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Enhanced pension
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Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
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Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
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Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
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Plus, many more great benefits on offer
Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.