HI CBT Trainees

Job Outline The Postholder will provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions within the framework of NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression as part of of Impacts Service across the Tees area. The post-holder will work within the service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a university-based programme of training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT. The post-holder will work as part of the Impact Clinical team whilst attending the training programme. They will provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions within the framework of the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression programme as part of Impacts Team serving GP Practices across the NHS Tees area. This position requires flexible hours between 8am until 8pm weekdays with the expectation of at least one evening clinic until 8pm as part of the agreed workplan. The service offers a hybrid style of therapy delivery with a mix of face to face and remote working in line with service needs Main Duties and Responsibilities To work as a member of the Impact Service Team To create and maintain effective working relationships within the Impact Team and elsewhere. To offer advice and support to other members of the wider Primary Care Team, including GPs and other Health Professionals, on mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for patients with mental health needs. To liaise effectively with Secondary Care and voluntary sector organisations and services To attend meetings and provide reports as required. To assist in the development and promotion of the service To provide a range of therapeutic interventions To provide assessment, including risk assessment, of clients referred for psychological therapy within the Primary Care setting. To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the client. To work within an appropriate time framework To make appropriate onward referrals following assessment for clients requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies To maintain clients confidentiality within agreed guidelines To undertake the required training programme To attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post. NB Satisfactory completion of the training programme is a condition of continued employment. To apply learning from the training programme in practice To attend university-based supervision in relation to course work to meet the required standards. To work with an appropriate range and number of cases selected with the support of their Clinical Supervisor as suitable for the current stage of clinical skills development. Safeguarding Responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults by always promoting the welfare of service users and operating within local policies and procedures. Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and vulnerable adults at risk of significant harm. Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services To share appropriate information with other agencies regarding the service users wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information sharing protocols. To provide a professional and ethical service To maintain appropriate records including all required assessment and evaluation tools To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development activities both as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through Impacts Professional Development and Appraisal System To undertake an appropriate amount of clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Supervisor within Impacts Supervision Programme To operate within agreed NHS, Impact and professional guidelines and Codes of Practice To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to act as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines. To adhere to all Impact Policies, Procedures and Guidelines To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the Service. Confidentiality In the performance of their duties, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to clients and their care, staff and others. They may also have access to information relating to Impact as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to clients, carers, staff, other healthcare workers or Impact business may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Impact policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in Impacts organisational objectives and priorities.