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Trainee Psychological Therapist

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Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Coventry

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  • You must be committed to a 2-year training role, provide CBT-E for eating disorders, and successfully complete a postgraduate diploma to secure a permanent position.
  • You will provide psychological interventions and cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders while undergoing intensive training, balancing work in the service with dedicated learning time.

Requirements

  • This is a training role within the Community Eating Disorder Service.
  • This role is a 2-year fixed term appointment leading to a permanent Psychological Therapist post at the end of this period if the postgraduate diploma programme is completed successfully.
  • The post-holder will work within the service providing formal psychological interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
  • This intensive training post will equip the post–holder to provide cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) to clients with a diagnosis of an eating disorder and related complexities for which CBT-E is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
  • The post- holder will work in the service for 4 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for the fifth day.

Responsibilities

  • The post-holder will work within the service providing formal psychological interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post–holder to provide cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) to clients with a diagnosis of an eating disorder and related complexities for which CBT-E is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work in the service for 4 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for the fifth day.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Trainee Psychological Therapist role?

The role is a 2-year fixed term appointment.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Candidates should be enrolled in a postgraduate diploma programme related to psychological therapy.

Will I receive formal training during this role?

Yes, the post-holder will undertake a program of training to equip them with the skills necessary to provide cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E).

How many days a week will I work in the service?

The post-holder will work 4 days a week in the service.

What types of services does Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust provide?

CWPT delivers a range of physical and mental health services, including those for learning disabilities and autism.

What benefits will I receive as an employee?

Benefits include generous annual leave, extensive learning and development opportunities, salary sacrifice schemes, discounts with retailers, wellbeing support, and access to staff networks and support groups.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Cath Haynes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at catherine.haynes@covwarkpt.nhs.uk or via telephone at 02476 232940.

What are the core values of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust?

The core values include compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust delivers a range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services in Coventry and Warwickshire. Their mission is to provide exceptional, integrated care that supports mental and physical health, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. The Trust’s purpose is to offer compassionate, accessible care that promotes well-being and recovery within their communities.