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.
The role:
A vacancy for a B7 CBT Therapist or Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) has arisen within the board-wide Psychological Therapies Groups Service (PTGS). You’ll join an experienced and dedicated team comprising of Psychological Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and admin staff and deliver a range of high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapy group programmes to individuals receiving input from any one of the Board’s Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs). You’ll be line managed by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Team Lead and receive clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist within the team.
You’ll have either a post-graduate diploma in CBT from a BABCP-approved training course or the MSc in Applied Psychology in Primary Care from the University of Dundee which confers eligibility to be employed as a CAAP in NHS Scotland. You’ll have experience in adult mental health, gained via training or post-qualification experience.
You’ll have a genuine interest and competencies in the delivery of structured psychological therapies, ideally in a group context, to adults with moderately severe mental health difficulties.
A blended working pattern, including time working from home and time working from the team’s base(s), is possible. Candidates interested in working part-time are welcome to apply, as the service is able to consider two part-time postholders, as long as the entire WTE of the vacancy is filled, Monday-Friday 9-5pm. Please indicate your preferred WTE and working pattern in your application form.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Phoenix House, 60 Florence St, G5 0YX, Glasgow
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Permanent Contract
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Full-time position (36 hours per week)
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Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday 9-5
Key responsibilities:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist:
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The post holder is responsible for autonomous cognitive behavioural assessment, clinical decision making, treatment selection and treatment evaluation as falls within the remit of the PTGS
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To develop cognitive-behavioural formulations of patients’ difficulties using judgements requiring the analysis and integration of a wide range of information.
- To provide a cognitive-behavioural therapy service tailored to the needs of individuals attending the PTGS.
- To participate in joint working with other healthcare professionals as required and agreed with the Team Lead
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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.
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To participate in service evaluation and audit programmes in relation to own practice and the needs of the PTGS when required, including monitoring adherence to clinical governance guidelines and standards.
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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology:
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To work within a multidisciplinary team (or equivalent) providing evidence-based treatments for individuals with mild to moderate psychological disorders. This will involve a mix of individual clinical work and involvement in the provision of group interventions.
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To provide Psychological therapies to adults with a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depressive disorders
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To manage own caseload within speciality area using specialist techniques and maintain clinical records.
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To work with clinical psychology colleagues, and other health professionals to provide a psychology service to patients.
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To contribute to service delivery and to participate in service evaluation within the area as directed.
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Please refer to the job description for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Please see attached Job Description, at the bottom of this advert.
What we offer:
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Niamh Rice, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Team Lead, On 0141 211 6466 or email [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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