Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist/Band 7 Psychological Therapist • Birmingham Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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in Birmingham
with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
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1. Can you describe your experience in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, particularly with complex cases such as psychosis and bipolar disorder? Can you describe your experience in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, particularly with complex cases such as psychosis and bipolar disorder?
2. What specific training have you completed in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder, and how do you plan to apply that knowledge in this role? What specific training have you completed in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder, and how do you plan to apply that knowledge in this role?
3. How would you approach creating a treatment plan for a service user with a dual diagnosis of psychosis and a personality disorder? How would you approach creating a treatment plan for a service user with a dual diagnosis of psychosis and a personality disorder?
4. Describe your experience working within a multidisciplinary team. What role do you typically take on within such a team? Describe your experience working within a multidisciplinary team. What role do you typically take on within such a team?
5. How do you handle conflicts within a team when disagreements arise regarding patient care? How do you handle conflicts within a team when disagreements arise regarding patient care?
6. Can you provide an example of how you've effectively communicated with colleagues from other professional backgrounds? Can you provide an example of how you've effectively communicated with colleagues from other professional backgrounds?
7. How do you ensure that your practice is culturally sensitive and inclusive, particularly when working with diverse populations? How do you ensure that your practice is culturally sensitive and inclusive, particularly when working with diverse populations?
8. What strategies do you use to build rapport with service users who may be reluctant to engage in therapy? What strategies do you use to build rapport with service users who may be reluctant to engage in therapy?
9. Can you discuss a particularly challenging case you worked on, how you managed it, and what the outcome was? Can you discuss a particularly challenging case you worked on, how you managed it, and what the outcome was?
10. How do you stay updated with the latest research and advancements in psychological therapies, especially regarding psychosis and bipolar disorder? How do you stay updated with the latest research and advancements in psychological therapies, especially regarding psychosis and bipolar disorder?
11. Could you give an example of how you've implemented evidence-based practices in your work with clients? Could you give an example of how you've implemented evidence-based practices in your work with clients?
12. In your opinion, what are the key components of effective psychological interventions for individuals experiencing psychosis? In your opinion, what are the key components of effective psychological interventions for individuals experiencing psychosis?
13. What are your long-term career goals in psychological therapy, and how does this position fit into those plans? What are your long-term career goals in psychological therapy, and how does this position fit into those plans?
14. How do you plan to balance the demands of your clinical responsibilities while undertaking further training? How do you plan to balance the demands of your clinical responsibilities while undertaking further training?
15. Can you describe a time when you received constructive feedback about your practice? How did you respond and what changes did you implement? Can you describe a time when you received constructive feedback about your practice? How did you respond and what changes did you implement?
16. What motivates you to work in mental health, particularly within the NHS context? What motivates you to work in mental health, particularly within the NHS context?
17. How do you prioritise self-care and manage the emotional demands of working in mental health? How do you prioritise self-care and manage the emotional demands of working in mental health?
18. In your view, what is the most important aspect of providing care to service users in a community setting? In your view, what is the most important aspect of providing care to service users in a community setting?
19. Why are you interested in working with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust specifically? Why are you interested in working with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust specifically?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBand 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist/Band 7 Psychological Therapist with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom\n\nBand 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist or Band 7 Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) We have an exciting vacancy that have arisen for a Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist or Band 7 Psychological Therapist within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services. The post is suitable for an individual already enrolled on a postgraduate diploma CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar training course or those who have completed their qualification in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder. There is a possibility that this post can be structured as a clinical training post for a candidate interested in developing their skills in working with people with a diagnosis of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder. There would be an expectation that the appointed candidate would enter into and complete an appropriate training course, and we would support them in doing this. A candidate who is in training would be appointed at a Band 6 until successful completion of their qualification (fixed term contract - 2 years). We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified psychological practitioner with an existing core profession (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy). The post-holder will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. There is one full-time post available, based at Northcroft CMHT, Erdington, Birmingham. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services. The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups. You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs. Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Richard Burton Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: richard.burton2@nhs.net Telephone number: 0121 301 5200"}