- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS and professional registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post graduate training in another Core Profession (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy) or Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) accreditation plus a Post graduate diploma or higher degree in CBT.
- Post graduate training in another Core Profession (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy) or Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) accreditation plus a Post graduate diploma or higher degree in CBT.
- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
- Fully accredited with the BABCP
- In addition to CBT qualification, qualifications in DIT, EMDR, CAT, IPT and BCT.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients within an IAPT service.
- . Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
- Experience of the application of CBT in different cultural contexts
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings including outpatient, community, and primary care settings.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings including outpatient, community, and primary care settings.
- High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Knowledge of issues relating to primary and secondary care psychological therapies services.
- Knowledge of issues relating to primary and secondary care psychological therapies services.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
Community Psychiatric Nurse - London, United Kingdom - West London NHS Trust
Description
Job overview
We are looking for Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists to join our compassionate and high performing team to provide therapy for adults (18+) that have difficulties with anxiety and depression.
Since launching in 2009, Back on Track has become a well-established successful NHS Talking Therapy service and is one of the three services provided by West London NHS Trust. Our main base is in the heart of Hammersmith near the vibrant market of Lyric Square.
We offer all NHS Talking Therapy-approved treatments. This is predominantly CBT, but also EMDR, DIT, IPT, and BCT. We have close links with our neighbouring services (Ealing and Hounslow) and share training events with them.
As a qualified CBT high-intensity therapist, you will benefit from weekly clinical supervision and regular line management. We also arrange away days and social events throughout the year to unwind together.
For more information about our service and what we offer, please visit our website on and our Twitter page on
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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