CBT Therapist Full Time

Nightingale Hospital
Company benefits

To reward the hard work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as per the below:
25 days’ holiday increasing up to 30 days for long service plus bank holidays
A, ‘refer a nurse scheme’ paying £2000 per successful recruit
Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and training
Generous Company pension scheme with The People’s Pension
100% of BABCP accreditation renewal paid (subject to meeting the criteria)
Generous Company sick pay
Annual staff bonus (discretionary)
Interest Free Travel Loan scheme
Free life assurance cover (4 x salary)
On-site restaurant with subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Perkbox Medical,which provides 24-hour access to a private GP service
An extensive Perkbox staff benefits package, offering a comprehensive range of discounts and access to well-being apps
Free eye tests and contribution towards the cost of glasses (if required)
Long service recognition
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Long-term disability insurance

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About us

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years’ of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings. Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by international medical group, Orpea delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

About the role
We are seeking a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist to join our team, based in a specialist inpatient OCD & related disorders unit of the Nightingale hospital.

The successful appointee will work closely with the esteemed Professor David Veale and Lead Therapist of the service and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team. The main responsibilities involve undertaking psychological assessments to develop, deliver and recommend appropriate interventions, providing group and individual therapy in line with NICE guidelines, working with the MDT and supporting service development. The treatment is focused heavily on CBT and ERP but also draws on CFT and ACT approaches. We welcome applicants who are confident in the delivery of CBT and have experience working with OCD, BDD, health anxiety and emetophobia.

You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified healthcare professionals and trainees or students, from a range of clinical backgrounds including psychology, occupational therapy, art therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, psychiatry and mental health nursing. Regular CPD and supervision provision are in place.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Main Duties

1.1 Provide group and individual therapy to patients providing a high standard of care and demonstrating best and innovative practice

1.2 Preparation and delivery of psychoeducation groups to patients and process groups, as key facilitator and occasionally as co-facilitator

1.3 To assist the therapy team on the strategic development of the therapy programme(s) and to implement new therapy modalities and new modes of delivery to meet patients’ needs at any time

1.4 Play an active role as a part of the multidisciplinary team providing feedback on assessments, therapy sessions and groups to nursing staff and other allied health team members on a daily basis

1.5 Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments of individuals in order to develop, deliver and recommend interventions as appropriate.

1.6 Ensuring the OCD pathway runs effectively and providing a range of therapeutic approaches appropriate for patients

1.7 Demonstrate flexibility with regard to various demands in order to meet patients’ needs

1.8 To be a committed and flexible member of the Therapy team, including prompt attendance and minimal absence, and willing to assist in the daily running of the department when there is sickness and annual leave (covering group sessions as required)

2. Communication

2.1 Regular communication with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the programme

2.2 Attendance to allocated ward rounds and provision of feedback about individual therapy and assessment as well as patients’ group programme participation, to the multidisciplinary team

2.3 Contribution in various team meetings, actioning of goals and distribution of notes and minutes.

2.4 Dealing with any concerns or issues arising regarding the Therapy Service and communicating these concerns, issues or alterations to the rest of the team via regular communication

2.5 Escalate concerns to the Lead Therapist and/or Ward Manager for resolution

2.6 Creating an atmosphere within the therapy department that allows open and honest dialogue for development and improvement by the users as well as the therapy team

3. Quality

3.1 To provide a high standard of documentation as required by regulators, and to keep notes on all sessions in relevant patient files

3.2 To adhere to all administrative procedures including submission and completion of documentation required by the Therapy Services.

3.3 Build and implement evaluation measures for the inpatient group therapy programme

3.4 Willingness to participate in the delivery of presentations to a wide audience on topics related to OCD.

3.5 To emphasise the importance of customer care and a positive, helpful and courteous attitude when dealing with users of Nightingale Hospital services.

3.6 Strive to provide high standards of care and demonstrate best and innovative practice

4. Training and Development

4.1 Responsibility for ensuring completion of mandatory training, including e-learning and breakaway training offered by Nightingale Hospital.

4.2 Regular performance reviews and annual appraisal with the Lead Therapist.

4.3 Identification of any skill deficits which require training and support

4.4 Participate in receiving group clinical supervision and individual supervision

4.4 Commitment to personal and professional development

5. Health and Safety

5.1 Report any health and safety issues to the Hospital Director that impact on the immediate work environment or patient areas at Nightingale Hospital

5.2 Be aware of any health and safety policies and procedures relating to the job and use of equipment

5.3 Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practice in relation to mental health.

5.4 Be aware of the fire procedure relating to your work area and other relevant areas in the hospital

6. Other

6.1 To recognise the importance of customer care and present a positive, courteous and

helpful attitude when dealing with users of the Hospital’s services.

6.2 To present a professional and efficient image at all times.

6.3 To be responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant policies

and procedures.

6.4 To undertake additional duties, as and when required, as directed by your line manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £49,000.00-£51,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free or subsidised travel
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Yearly bonus

Ability to Commute:
London (required)

Ability to Relocate:
London: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person