Step 3 CBT Lead Weymouth
Job description
I am pleased to inform you that we have an exciting opportunity to recruit for a step 3 CBT lead in the Weymouth and Portland NHS Dorset Talking therapy team (steps 2 Wellbeing) . This will be a band 8a post for 4 days a week.
The role will focus on clinical excellence within the Step 3 Team.
The clinical focus will include but not be limited to :
Responding to clinical queries
Provide Clinical Supervision for both trainees and qualified step 3 therapists
Provide clinical support to both the Step 3 CBT team and the wider S2W team.
The post holder will be fully accredited with the BABCP and hold a CBT supervision qualification. They will report to the Service Manager within the locality.
The post holder will be part of the Dorset ‘Steps to Well-being’ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. The High Intensity (CBT) Lead will be responsible for working with the Service Manager within the locality to support and manage the high intensity team to ensure that national guidelines are adhered to in line with the national IAPT programme, targets are achieved and that appropriate clinical governance arrangements are in place.
The post holder will primarily oversee clinical quality and outcomes for the service, focusing on the delivery of high quality evidence based high intensity treatments; individual and group
work programmes, and specialist Long Term Conditions treatment. The post holder will provide high intensity CBT interventions as recommended by NICE and in line with the IAPT Roth & Pilling (2007) Competency framework for clients who present with a range of complex Anxiety and Depression related problems.
To provide individual and group supervision and support to high intensity therapists and trainees and other clinical members of teams who provide psychologically based care and treatment and provide consultation to non-IAPT colleagues as appropriate.
To support the Service Manager in implementing and evaluating service development initiatives. To deputise for the Service Manager
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
