Clinical Psychologist specialising in CBT?
Kick start your career in NHS Talking Therapies.
NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies are recruiting clinical psychologists with BABCP Accreditation who are newly/recently qualified, or entering/returning to NHS practice. It is an exciting time to join the service, which has received new government investment to expand the workforce and enhance patient outcomes through innovation.
What we will offer you:
The chance to make a difference to many people's lives through evidence-based practice.
The opportunity to hone your CBT competences with excellent supervision and CPD in world-leading psychological therapy services.
A structured work environment with clear role definition.
Opportunities to undertake service improvement, small scale research, or community outreach to help drive up recovery rates, in line with the needs of the service.
Band 7 salary (or equivalent).
Potential to apply for future senior clinical roles in the service.
Full-time and part-time positions may be available.
We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist specialising in CBT to join our team in North West Sussex to help us continue to build on our success. The successful candidate will work with a range of adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related problems in a primary care setting.
You will be supported by your management team and clinical leads and work with a friendly, highly competent workforce.
Main duties of the job
Provide Step 3 CBT interventions face to face, digitally, and in group settings to patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess clients for suitability for treatment within West Sussex Talking Therapies and specifically for Step 3 Psychological Therapy. Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, and if required, refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary with due regard for assessment and management of risk. Undertake risk assessment and take the appropriate action, including possibly breaching patient confidentiality in the interests of the patient or as dictated by legislation. Formulate, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, and adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us?
Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support. Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county. Supportive flexible working patterns such as part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement options. Excellent training and development opportunities. Research opportunities. Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton. Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief staff networks. Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces. Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast. Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Clinician providing Step 3, individual and group CBT interventions, within NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies. There will be responsibility for ensuring that the service ethos of placing patients at the centre of service delivery, and promoting mental wellbeing and emotional resilience is central to the team's activity. West Sussex Talking Therapies (formally Time to Talk) provides NICE compliant psychological therapies within primary care and community settings to patients with mild, moderate, and severe depression, anxiety, and psychological illnesses. Talking therapy interventions include psycho-educational courses, guided self-help, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, group CBT (Mood Management course), and Mindfulness Courses. All staff within NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies are required to use the IAPTus data collection and clinical record management system. We are commissioned to provide accessible services and applicants must be able to work between 8 am and 8 pm, with one late clinic to be offered per week. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details. If you'd like to discuss flexible working opportunities, or chat about what West Sussex Talking Therapies can offer you, get in touch via email to julie.middlehurst2@nhs.net. Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
Membership of a relevant professional body. Relevant professional accreditation, HCPC for Psychologists and BABCP for CBT Therapists. Note for Psychologists: In addition to HCPC registration, it is expected that you would need to be BABCP accredited as a CBT Therapist. Desirable
Additional qualification in another relevant therapy modality (e.g. Mindfulness, ACT, behavioural couples' therapy, systemic therapy, IPT). Experience
Essential
Experience of using CBT to treat the full range of common mental health problems as well as OCD, phobias, and trauma. Experience and ability to manage own caseload and time. Desirable
Experience of working within NHS psychological therapy services. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Ability to demonstrate use of robust risk assessment and risk management skills using service protocols and guidance. Demonstrates high standard of record keeping, with due regard for NHS Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Information governance, abiding by codes of ethics and guidance for good practice of professional body. Has used IAPTus or equivalent computerised health record system for record-keeping. Other requirements
Essential
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to work under pressure. Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address
Opportunity in our Horsham team Horsham RH12 2DR Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 150-MM1452-PC
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Provide Step 3 CBT interventions face to face, digitally, and in group settings to patients experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess clients for suitability for treatment within West Sussex Talking Therapies and specifically for Step 3 Psychological Therapy. Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, and if required, refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary with due regard for assessment and management of risk. Undertake risk assessment and take the appropriate action, including possibly breaching patient confidentiality in the interests of the patient or as dictated by legislation. Formulate, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes for clients. About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, and adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support, and corporate services. Why work for us?
Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support. Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county. Supportive flexible working patterns such as part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement options. Excellent training and development opportunities. Research opportunities. Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton. Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief staff networks. Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces. Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA). Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast. Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Clinician providing Step 3, individual and group CBT interventions, within NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies. There will be responsibility for ensuring that the service ethos of placing patients at the centre of service delivery, and promoting mental wellbeing and emotional resilience is central to the team's activity. West Sussex Talking Therapies (formally Time to Talk) provides NICE compliant psychological therapies within primary care and community settings to patients with mild, moderate, and severe depression, anxiety, and psychological illnesses. Talking therapy interventions include psycho-educational courses, guided self-help, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, group CBT (Mood Management course), and Mindfulness Courses. All staff within NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies are required to use the IAPTus data collection and clinical record management system. We are commissioned to provide accessible services and applicants must be able to work between 8 am and 8 pm, with one late clinic to be offered per week. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details. If you'd like to discuss flexible working opportunities, or chat about what West Sussex Talking Therapies can offer you, get in touch via email to julie.middlehurst2@nhs.net. Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
Membership of a relevant professional body. Relevant professional accreditation, HCPC for Psychologists and BABCP for CBT Therapists. Note for Psychologists: In addition to HCPC registration, it is expected that you would need to be BABCP accredited as a CBT Therapist. Desirable
Additional qualification in another relevant therapy modality (e.g. Mindfulness, ACT, behavioural couples' therapy, systemic therapy, IPT). Experience
Essential
Experience of using CBT to treat the full range of common mental health problems as well as OCD, phobias, and trauma. Experience and ability to manage own caseload and time. Desirable
Experience of working within NHS psychological therapy services. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Ability to demonstrate use of robust risk assessment and risk management skills using service protocols and guidance. Demonstrates high standard of record keeping, with due regard for NHS Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Information governance, abiding by codes of ethics and guidance for good practice of professional body. Has used IAPTus or equivalent computerised health record system for record-keeping. Other requirements
Essential
Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to work under pressure. Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address
Opportunity in our Horsham team Horsham RH12 2DR Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 150-MM1452-PC
#J-18808-Ljbffr
