This CBT Therapist post sits in the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, supporting women and birthing people from 12 weeks of pregnancy to two years postpartum. The work centres on specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, delivered one-to-one and in groups, face-to-face and remotely. The role covers the whole county, with two bases and regular work from family hubs, children's centres and home visits, so travel is essential. A BABCP level 2 accredited CBT diploma and current professional registration decide fit.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for women/birthing people and their families under the service's care
- Deliver one-to-one and group psychological therapy, face-to-face and remotely
- Support the development of psychologically informed care across the multidisciplinary team and the wider perinatal pathway
- Take part in multidisciplinary team discussions to inform psychological thinking across the service
- Work closely with the service and the wider NHFT psychology network
- Contribute to service, practice and clinical governance developments
- Contribute to audit, policy, service development and research
What’s required
Qualifications
- BABCP level 2 accredited postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Registration & licences
- Current registration with a professional body such as NMC, HCPC or similar
Experience
- Extensive experience of working in a community setting with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties
- Experience delivering psychological therapy one-to-one and in groups as a qualified CBT therapist
- Experience assessing and managing risk, including liaising with other agencies
- Training and experience working with a broad range of psychological and psychiatric problems within a core professional role
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of evidence-based psychological techniques and treatment protocols for perinatal-period difficulties
- Strong interest in perinatal services, with knowledge of perinatal mental health conditions, interventions and safeguarding
- Ability to work effectively with professionals from other services, such as health visiting, maternity, children's services and the third sector
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work, or the ability to travel as required to meet the needs of the service
Nice to have
- Registered qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, art therapy or a psychological therapy
- Training in other models such as EMDR, compassion focused therapy, trauma-focused CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, video interaction guidance or couples therapy
- Specialist perinatal mental health training or experience (experience not required)
- Experience of supervising others or delivering teaching or training
- Experience with complex or severe mental health difficulties in a community or inpatient setting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience contributing to NHS service development projects
- Knowledge and experience of child and adult safeguarding and inter-agency working with families
What’s offered
- Opportunities for further training through local and regional programmes
- Structured induction designed to meet the Perinatal Competency Framework
- Regular supervision and training for all staff
- Access to three staff equality networks offering peer support
- Opportunities for joint working and service development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
