Psychological Therapist - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)NHS

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate CBT Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact within a thriving adult community mental health service? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly motivated CBT Therapist to join our team of passionate and skilled psychological therapists on a 12-month, fixed-term contract (covering maternity leave) (until August 2027). This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians looking to gain experience working in an SMI service or seeking opportunities for secondment. We are particularly interested in those who have completed advanced training in CBT for Psychosis (CBTp).

Working collaboratively with Wokingham and Bracknell Community Mental Health Services (CMHS), our team aims to deliver the highest quality care for adults with significant mental health needs.

The post is based at Resource House, Wokingham and/or Church Hill House, Bracknell, with an expectation that you will work from base at least 2 of your 3 days per week. We support flexible and agile working, with opportunities to work from home where service needs allow. Occasional travel across Berkshire will be required for meetings, training and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct specialised clinical assessments and develop clear and detailed psychological formulation of the service user's presenting difficulties using evidence based cognitive behavioural models of understanding.
• In collaboration with service users and multi-disciplinary colleagues, develop personalised treatment plans based on service user needs, assessment findings, formulation of the presenting problems, and evidence of effectiveness to support recovery goals and improve quality of life.
• Deliver evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy (to individuals and groups) using a range of specialist knowledge and techniques, and adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and psychologically informed care.
• Support and engage in research activities as indicated, adding to the evidence base for practice, and participate in development activities and quality improvement initiatives, to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.
• Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights and expertise to enhance the overall quality of care.

Job description

The must haves for this role:

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP.
• Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Gareth Mitchell (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) by emailing [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites