Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Psychology Service

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

We are delighted to invite applications for this 6 month fixed term CBT Therapist post within the Directorate of Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, which has a large and thriving psychology department. This post is both varied and interesting. It will involve providing psychological assessments and interventions with male and/or female patients suffering from serious mental disorder, including major mental illness, personality disorder and learning disabilities, who may be inpatients or living in the community.

• Location based in Rowanbank Clinic
• Fixed-Term Contract (6 month duration)
• Due to the fixed term nature of this post, 6-month secondment will also be considered for internal candidates.
• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 09:00 - 17:00

• To provide advice, guidance, consultation and teaching, as required, on matters relating to cognitive behavioural therapy, to other professions including mental health care practitioners within the CMHTs.
• To provide teaching, training and clinical supervision to mental health care staff practising cognitive behavioural therapy within the health board, as required and agreed with the Team Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Where this need is identified, there will be a particular emphasis upon supervising and teaching experienced mental health nurses and occupational therapists.
• To contribute to the development of the Forensic Clinical Psychology service and the development of psychological therapies in the widest sense, across all relevant services.
• To participate in service evaluation and audit programmes in relation to own practice and the needs of the Forensic Clinical Psychology service when required, including monitoring adherence to clinical governance guidelines and standards.
• To participate in joint working with other healthcare professionals as required and agreed with the Team Lead.

Essential:

• Post Graduate (SCQF level 11) Diploma in CBT from a BABCP (level
  2) accredited training programme.
• Significant relevant experience within the NHS. Experience of delivering CBT post qualification in a mental health setting.
• Experience of cognitive behavioural assessment and treatment of relevant client group with a range of mental health problems of varying severity.
• Evidence of continued professional development related to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy through attendance at workshops, seminars and reading of up-to-date professional journals and books.

Desirable:

• Skills in teaching and training others.

Please review the Job description for the person Specification

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Natasha Purcell
, Professional Lead for Psychology in Forensic Mental Health/Consultant Clinical Psychologist, on  or…