Job summary

  • To provide a brief intervention service to mental health services within BSMHFT, based on the Cognitive-Behavioural Integrated Treatment (C-BIT) approach and using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
  • To work in a consultancy role within assertive outreach teams providing supervision to staff at all levels in C-BIT and modelling the approach by co-working.
  • To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services using advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
  • To co-facilitate specialised group interventions for co-morbid clients.
  • To be responsible for the COMPASS Programme’s extensive training materials and the delivery of courses to both Trust and non-Trust staff.
  • To provide specialised individual and group supervision to trust staff based on The COMPASS Programme approach

Main duties of the job

  • Provision of C-BIT assessment, development of formulations, developments of treatment plans and advice re: Care Plans, for clients with co-existing severe mental illness and substance misuse problems in conjunction with care coordinators and other clinical staff in designated areas of the Trust
  • Screening and assessment of the relationship between specific clients’ substance use and mental health difficulties as requested by medical and other clinical staff in designated areas of BSMHFT, to identify the level of service required.
  • Support (both via support and consultation and clinical input) for client with complex needs where appropriate.
  • To facilitate the development of clinician skills in C-BIT in teams through joint working, consultation, and supervision.
  • To co-facilitate specialised group interventions for co-morbid clients as appropriate

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment using appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of intervention

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Date posted

06 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-4863998-A

Job locations

Zinnia Centre

100,Showell Green Lane

Sparkhill

B11 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Proffessional qulification

Essential

  • Grade

Desirable

  • 2 years post qulification
Person Specification

Proffessional qulification

Essential

  • Grade

Desirable

  • 2 years post qulification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).