Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (Or Professionals willing to train)

at  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Our Dialectical Behavioural Therapy provision in seeking to recruit an experienced DBT therapist, accredited by the Society for DBT in Britain & Ireland (SfDBT) or the Linehan Board of Certification, to work as part of our community of DBT therapists.
We deliver a stepped care model of DBT provision including all DBT modes for people with severe emotional dysregulation difficulties at high risk of suicide. We would be interested in also receiving applications from qualified psychologists/ psychological therapists committed to training as a DBT therapist.
The post is 0.8 WTE equivalent at Band 7 for staff with a recognised therapy qualification and registration with regulatory body such as the Health and Care Professions Council, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists.
Working towards DBT accreditation will be a key responsibility in this role.
In addition, we would be willing to consider applications for people with a core profession in nursing, occupational therapy or social work who are willing to train as a DBT therapist on a preceptorship basis at Band 6 until SfDBT accreditation is achieved.
Additional hours may be available to build up therapy experience.
Supervision and support will be available from a well-established consultation team as well as supervision to promote model adherence. We have access to high quality training and have good links to the wider DBT community both nationally and internationally.
The post holder will primarily provide 1-1 and group therapy. They will be expected to fully embrace and work to uphold the DBT Consultation Team Agreements, which are available alongside the Job Description. There is an expectation to engage in anti-racist and inclusive practice. There may also be opportunities, within their competence levels to support the trauma informed practice of the wider workforce through training, consultation and participation in team-based activities.
The successful candidate will be experienced working with adults with complex mental health needs and familiar with working through a trauma informed lens to understand what has happened to people and ways to alleviate their distress. We welcome innovation, creativity and holistic ways of working to meet the needs of our diverse communities.
We welcome your application and any questions you may have.

EVERYTHING WE DO IS UNDERPINNED BY OUR CORE VALUES: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Please refer the Job description for details