NHS Scotland
Job title:
198104 CBT Practitioner
Company
NHS Scotland
Job description
Description:We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Psychological Therapist to join us in the NHS Dumfries and Galloway Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS).This post will focus on providing high quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS) clients presenting with moderate to complex psychological needs.The post holder will work alongside an existing Consultant Clinical Psychologist at SDAS and will be an integral member of the Service.Main duties of the job –
- The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of evidence-based CBT interventions to clients in treatment at SDAS. They would be expected to hold a case load of individuals presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and moderate to high levels of complexity.
- The post holder will work closely with other senior members of clinical staff to enhance the quality and Effectiveness of individual CBT informed interventions offered.
- They will support the development of staff through supervision, training and consultation, and support the application of CBT principles to clinical work. Understanding the needs of moderate to severe mental health presentations within the context of complex environment conditions is essential.
- They will also develop close links with other Psychological Therapists within the Psychology Service.
The post-holder will be based at the Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service at Lochfield Road Primary Care Centre, Dumfries. However, they may also be required to work from our other bases across Dumfries and Galloway, so a means of independent travel is required.The post is offered on a permanent basis.We anticipate that there will be a high level of applications for this post and potential applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Interviews for this post will take place on the morning of Tuesday 12th November 2024.For further information and for informal discussion please contact: Dr Peter Brennan, Consultant
Clinical Psychologist on: 07483 169658 or email: [email protected]ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESTo find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pagesNHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.APPLICATION PROCESS –
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agencys new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).
Expected salary
£39912 – 48635 per year
Location
Scotland
Job date
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:24:21 GMT
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