The closing date is 7th Nov 2024
Job summary

Applicants must be available to commence their employment W/C 10th February 2025

Would you like to train as a High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist?

There is an exciting opportunity to train with the University of Reading, and to join NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire (previously known as italk) – a highly regarded IAPT service within Hampshire. NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire is a large, innovative and transformational IAPT service. We are currently expanding the modalities of therapy we offer to our patient population, which has led to opportunities for therapists to broaden their therapeutic knowledge and skills into modalities other than CBT if they wish post-qualification.

Are you eligible to apply?

The course completed at the University of Reading is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

To be appointable to this post, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas.

Permanent job roles will be offered on condition of passing the HI training course. There will be opportunities to progress to a Band 7 Therapist position within the service.

Interviews are due to take place in early December. As part of the interview process, you will be expected to complete a CBT assessment role play and, if successful, attend a second interview on the same day .

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The successful candidates will undertake a 12-month training course at the University of Reading. During this time, you will be trained to provide High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural therapy within a stepped care model for adults with common mental health problems, including depression and a range of anxiety disorders. You will be required to attend training at the University two days a week and working with a caseload of patients within service three days a week. It is expected that you would need to relocate for this post.

Please read the Job Advert, Job Description and Person Specification fully before applying for this post and state clearly, in your application form, your first and second preferences for location of work from the 6 localities:

WEST CLUSTER – Eastleigh Romsey / New Forest

MID & NORTH CLUSTER – Winchester & Andover / Basingstoke & Alton

EAST CLUSTER – Fareham & Gosport / Havant, Bordon & Petersfield

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we’re creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.

OR

Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Vicky Hammond

vicky.hammond@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly
Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

348-MNH-5961

Job locations

Black Horse House
3rd Floor, 8 – 10 Leigh Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9FH

The Parkway Centre – Havant
51 Leigh Road
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 2BF
Basepoint Basingstoke
Unit 23, Stroudley Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8UP
Basepoint Winchester
1 Winnall Valley Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 0LD