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High intensity therapists equip people with the tools and techniques they need to overcome complex problems related to anxiety and depression.
You’ll need to secure a post as a trainee high intensity therapist in order to undertake training on a high intensity CBT course. The course lasts 12 months, leading to a post graduate diploma. To apply for a trainee post, you’ll need a registered qualification in one of the following areas - nursing, clinical psychology, social work or occupational therapy. It is also possible to train as a high intensity therapist without one these qualifications but you’ll need to demonstrate your competency through a portfolio of evidence.Most jobs in the NHS are covered by the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales. Trainees are appointed at band 6 or band 7, depending on their current psychological therapy expertise. High intensity therapists in the NHS will usually work standard hours of 37.5 per week. Terms and conditions can vary for employers outside of the NHS.Good communication skills are essential to convey CBT and other psychological formulations, with sensitivity in easily understood language. If you're applying for a role either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that provides NHS services, you'll be asked to show how you think the values of the NHS Constitution apply in your everyday work. The same will be true if you are applying for a university course funded by the NHS.Once you have qualified as a high intensity therapist, there are a wide range of opportunities. You could apply for more senior positions or contribute to the development of the profession through research work and teaching. -
Human resources (HR) make sure that our colleagues both on the frontline and behind the scenes are fully supported and able to do their jobs.
Entry requirements vary depending on what level you join the NHS. To enter as an HR trainee, you usually need at least 2 GCSEs including English and maths, or equivalent. Employers may ask for some customer service or office experience. Apprenticeships are often available within HR departments. You could also become a member of NHS HR staff by studying for a qualification in HR and then applying to join an NHS trust. When you start the job, you will be given the training you need including an introduction to the department and its systems and procedures. You could take further qualifications such as those offered by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.HR staff working in the NHS are paid on the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay system. You will typically start on AfC band 2 or 3 in an administrative/support role. With further training and experience, you could apply for more senior positions at bands 4-6. Senior HR managers will earn more. HR staff in the NHS work standard hours of around 37.5 a week. In some jobs, this could involve early starts, evenings and weekends to meet clinical staff on duty. Terms and conditions will usually be different for HR staff working outside of the NHS.HR staff need to be interested in people, interested in applying the law, happy to work with people at all levels of an organisation, willing to deal with strong emotions and able to stay calm in challenging situations. They also need very good communication skills at all levels and good negotiating skills.With experience, HR staff can become team leaders, supervising the work of others. They can then progress to become managers, responsible for an HR department.