Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist inBradford inBradford PUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024

Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies Serviceare looking for candidates with:

• Degree level qualification (relevant mental health subject is preferable) or
• Core Profession Qualification or
• Low Intensity CBT Qualification (PWP), with 2 years post qualification experience (from the date of the qualifying exam board) as of 16/10/24

to join our team as a Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

Successful candidates will work within the Talking Therapies service, providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking the 12 month Post-Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions training course at University of Sheffield.

Successful applicants will attend training with the University two days a week. The course is expected to begin on or around 04/03/25 and is delivered in person at University of Sheffield. There is, therefore, an expectation that all successful candidates will be able to travel to Sheffield for teaching 2 days per week for the duration of the 12 month course. Upon successful training completion, trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

Closing date: 03/11/24

Shortlisting: 04/11/24 - 05/11/24

Interviews will be conducted in two rounds:

Round 1 : with Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies a 1 day assessment centre (there are 3 possible dates for this 13, 15 or 20 Nov) Round 2 : Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies service and University of Sheffield; TBC

This intensive training will equip the post holder to provide CBT to clients with a range of common mental health problems, applying their newly learnt skills to a caseload of patients three days a week.

Candidates who do not meet recognised core mental health profession requirements must submit a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio.

A KSA portfolio has a number of criteria which must all be met by every applicant. There are some professional backgrounds which mean that the applicant has already met a number of the criteria, and can therefore provide a condensed KSA. Other backgrounds mean that the applicant must complete all of the sections.

For further details on the KSA, please see: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsHDq6

Candidates from a core professional background should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Candidates from a non-registered professional background will need to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, alongside their ability to meet the relevant criteria outlined in the KSA.

In addition to allocated university days and study time provided by the service, successful candidates will be expected engage in self-directed study in addition to allocated university days and any study time provided by the service. This means that successful candidates will be expected to study outside of their employed hours to meet the requirements of the course.

About us

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly