Trainee CBT therapist in Bodmin

Overview

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• Band 6
• Main area: Trainee
• Grade: Band 6
• Contract: 24 months (Fixed Term Contract)
• Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Job ref: 201-25-643
• Site: Banham House
• Town: Bodmin
• Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
• Salary period: Yearly
• Closing: 14/09/2025 23:59

Job Overview

This is a training role within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for people with Severe Mental Illness Programme (IAPT-SMI).

Work in Cornwall\'s community mental health services in our Integrated Community Mental Health Team (ICMHT) teams to provide CBT interventions three days per week, while studying at the University of Exeter on the other two days each week with some block weeks of training. You will be able to attend all training with Exeter University; the majority will be delivered online. The intensive training will equip the post holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy CBT service to clients with psychosis and bipolar presentations for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

Applicants are expected to be able to commit to all training dates to ensure they meet the minimum training standards and course attendance requirements.

Currently there are no funded substantive posts available on qualification.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of this post.
• Apply learning from the training programme in practice.
• Receive supervision from educational providers and NHS service to meet the required academic, clinical and professional standards, in the form of weekly group supervision via University, plus clinical supervision provided by the service.
• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BPS, UKCP, BACP, BABCP) and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
• Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times, subject to limitations.
• Be aware of and keep up-to-date with advances in the sphere of CBTp.
• Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior clinicians on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. An annual assessment of competency in line with NICE/BABCP requirements will be undertaken.
• Keep up-to-date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plans maintain up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

Working for our organisation

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve peoples physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you\'ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in peoples homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that client and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• Ensure storage and destruction of paperwork is in line with legislation and local policies.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures.
• Fulfil your duty and responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
• Understand that certain aspects of the role may involve lone working.
• Diary and Calendar management.
• Keep coherent records of all day-to-day procedures in line with service protocols.
• As required, work flexibly within the contract to provide cover for out of hours service.

IT Systems and Processes

• Accurately maintain all patient information via Trust electronic patient records system.
• A moderate level of computer literacy will be required along with accurate data entry skills.
• To be conversant in the use of electronic communication systems, office systems and Trust systems.
• Ensure that client and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• Ensure storage and destruction of paperwork is in line with legislation and Trust policies.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures.
• Follows the processes and procedures in place for all aspects of work including local processes and organisational policies.
• To support the development of information systems and engage in service evaluation, outcome measurement, audit and research projects to benefit service users.

Other Requirements

• The post holder may be required to work in different locations as required by service need.
• The position requires flexibility in working hours, as some interventions and groups may be delivered in the evening.

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered Professional in Mental Health (e.g. Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner)
• Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude KSA requirements of BABCP
• Experience of working in mental health services

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with those diagnosed with psychosis and / or bipolar disorder
• Experience of delivering CBT/CBT-informed interventions

Knowledge and abilities

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates an understanding of psychosis and bipolar diagnoses and how they may present in Secondary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding therapeutic work and the impact it can have on mental health

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of medication used in common health problems

Development opportunities

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
• Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644