Location: Home based with routine attendance at Head Office, Bury. To attend meetings and functions across the UK and Ireland as necessary.

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: SENIOR CLINICAL ADVISOR Location: Home based with routine attendance at Head Office, Bury. To attend meetings and functions across the UK and Ireland as necessary. Post Grade: Scale P09 59,121 FTE1 ( 35,472, pro-rata) Post Hours: FTE 0.6 of 37 Special Conditions of Service: Flexitime Scheme in operation, subject to adequate cover arrangements. Initial two-year contract of employment. Purpose and Objectives of Post: The post holder will: Maintain and enhance the reputation and standing of the BABCP and CBT via a variety of means including attending external functions and meetings, answering media enquiries and engaging with third parties as necessary. Ensure that critical stakeholders and stakeholder groups in BABCP such as politicians, commissioners of psychological services receive appropriate, accurate and relevant information in respect of BABCP and CBT. Be responsible for all day to day aspects of BABCP work which relate to the clinical, educational and research aspects of CBT. Accountable to: The Board of Trustees via the President and Honorary Secretary Line Managed by: Company Secretary Immediately Responsible for: No staff or budgetary responsibility

2 Control of Resources: To generate and maintain a positive reputation for BABCP and CBT. Main Contacts: BABCP Senior staff Board of Trustees, National Committees Forum and other committees, Branches and SIGs Leaders and representatives of other health related organisations Politicians, commissioners and other critical stakeholders Duties/Responsibilities: 1. To liaise closely with clinical leaders, researchers, politicians, commissioners and other critical stakeholders across the UK and Ireland to ensure that all appropriate internal stakeholders have up to date information on issues relevant to CBT and other associated information. 2. To liaise closely with other UK organizations involved in policy and practice related to health and, in particular, mental health to ensure that BABCP can approach broad issues of relevance to all psychotherapies from an informed position. 3. To respond to requests for information from the press and other stakeholders about CBT in a timely fashion. 4. To write press releases and attend to media enquiries about aspects of CBT and broader related issues in a timely and accurate fashion. 5. To write accurate reports about current issues related to CBT for at the request of the Board and for the benefit of other reporting committees. 6. To liaise closely with individual BABCP departments and committees as required. 7. To attend functions and meetings country wide regarding issues related to the BABCP and CBT by agreement. 8. To act as the primary source of support for BABCP office staff regarding matters related to clinical practice (e.g. clinical inquiries received by or generated within BABCP office). 9. To ensure that BABCP policies related to clinical, educational and research practice are appropriately implemented across the organization. Where an employee is asked to undertake duties other than those specified directly in his/her Job Description such duties will be discussed with the employee concerned prior to implementation, and an arbitrator shall be provided if required. 2

3 Core Competence Framework The core competence framework sets out skills, knowledge and behaviours in five main competence areas, providing a means to assess performance of the above duties and responsibilities. Competence Description Behaviours Communicating effectively, internally and externally Working as a team Developing skills and knowledge Driving change and improvement Delivering effective performance Engaging in written and oral communication that is clear, transparent, and responsive to the needs, experience and understanding of diverse audiences. Working effectively with colleagues and using the diversity of the team to create a working environment which helps to achieve optimum performance and success. Keeping up to date with new processes and information in our individual role, seeking opportunities to develop, and taking responsibility for own individual personal development. Being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in smarter, more focused ways. Delivering timely performance with energy, taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes, and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. 1. Communicate using appropriate styles, methods and timing to maximise understanding, impact and inclusiveness. 2. Actively seek information from others to understand their needs and encourage them to access relevant information that will help them use services more effectively. 3. Proactively contribute to the work of the whole team. 4. Actively seek input from a diverse range of people. 5. Be open to taking on different roles. 6. Identify own skills and knowledge gaps to inform own development and discuss these with line manager 7. Recognise and take time to achieve own learning and development objectives. 8. Review working practices and come up with ideas to improve the way things are done. 9. Positively respond to internal and external changes, such as new technologies and diversification of audiences. 10. Focus on providing the right solution and keep relevant parties up to date on progress. 11. Take responsibility for the quality of own work and keep line manager informed of how work is progressing. 12. Take ownership of problems, remaining positive and focused on achieving outcomes despite setbacks. 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Assessment method General Experience Criteria Be highly familiar with clinical practice in the NHS Be highly familiar with CBT, its evidence base and efficacy Considerable continued clinical experience in the delivery of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy across a variety of settings and at a senior level Essential Desirable Score range Knowledge, abilities & skills Understanding of and commitment to promotion of the role of users of CBT services and the wider public in contributing to CBT practice and the work of BABCP Understanding of and commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity in CBT practice. A broad knowledge of different forms of psychotherapy, including evidence base and efficacy An understanding and appreciation of the private, public (including academic) and charity sectors and the connections and relationships between the many and varied types of organisations within those sectors An understanding and knowledge of the media, how to access it, how to present at, be able to access a range of media sources through personal connection or knowledge of the relevant media channels. To participate in media training as required. Extremely high-quality all-round communication skills Ability to think on their feet in rapidly developing situations, and be able to respond succinctly and effectively 4

5 Able to assimilate information from a wide range of different sources and present this in different formats as necessary and foresee possible consequences and impact that publicity statements may make. Able to travel at short notice, be prepared to source individuals and groups for s and feedback Able to write brief accurate management reports for a range of audiences including the Board Able to access and collate resources within the BABCP to assist with appropriate decision-making about topics that arise Qualifications/ Quality Standards Diploma/Degree/Postgraduate or equivalent experience BABCP Accreditation or equivalent experience and awareness Readiness to undertake training as required e.g. media Ability to write about CBT as demonstrated in publications Personal attributes Be able to speak authoritatively about cognitive behaviour therapy Patient, personable, diplomatic and professional in the discharge of their duties. Able to access current network of contacts and generate and maintain new networks to further BABCP and CBT. Updated R White 14 October