York and Selby Early Intervention for Psychosis Team is looking to recruit a qualified Psychological Therapist in CBT (Band 7) trained in working with people with psychosis and bipolar. Qualified CBT Therapists without this additional qualification would also be considered, and suitable training in CBT for psychosis would be supported, as this is an essential requirement for this role. A willingness to engage in further study and practice towards eventual accreditation as a CBT therapist with specialist competencies in psychosis and bipolar disorder is essential.

If we are unable to recruit a qualified therapist, we will consider applications for a Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Band 6). The trainee post will involve undertaking a 2-year postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar. Upon successful completion of the postgraduate diploma, the post holder would be upgraded to a Band 7 Psychological Therapist role and salary. The offer of a trainee post to the successful applicants will be contingent on successful application to the post-graduate diploma course. Successful applicants will be supported with the application and selection process.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Psychological Professions group within an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. EIP teams in TEWV work to improve the detection of the first episode of psychosis and to provide high-quality, evidence- based interventions to facilitate recovery for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The service works with people aged 14 -65 years. The post holder will report directly to the EIP Team Manager and will be professionally accountable to the Psychological Professions Lead. The individual will be able to provide one-to-one therapy within local NHS bases as well as within the local community. Therefore, there is a requirement to be able to travel.

The team is based in York, covering the geographical area of York and Selby. The service operates during the working hours 9-5 Monday to Friday. This is a full-time position.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.