Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Somerset Talking Therapies Service as our new Deputy PWP Team Lead. This hybrid post offers the chance to support the delivery of one of the most successful Talking Therapies (TT) services in the country, with a national reputation for high recovery rates. You will play a key leadership role in managing the Senior PWP Team and ensuring high-quality, accessible, and evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions are provided across the county.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated clinician with a proven track record in leading teams and managing performance in a Talking Therapies context. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of TT national frameworks, the ability to think strategically, and the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic service.
This post requires a flexible working pattern with 1--2 days per week of on-site face-to-face working, as well as attendance at in-person meetings.
Main duties of the job
You'll work closely with the Lead PWP and Service Lead to support the effective delivery of Step 2 provision within Somerset's Talking Therapies service. Key responsibilities include:
- Team Leadership & Supervision -- Line manage the Senior PWP team, providing guidance, support, and development. Oversee case management, performance monitoring, and activity plans to ensure accessible, high-quality care.
- Clinical Delivery -- Hold a small caseload to support clinical delivery and maintain competencies. Deliver assessments and low-intensity CBT for mild to moderate anxiety and depression, and manage referrals in line with TT protocols.
- Operational Oversight -- Use internal data and national KPIs to monitor service performance. Act to maintain high recovery rates, minimise waiting times, and ensure timely access to treatment.
- Service Development -- Lead or support service improvement, audits, and innovation projects. Contribute to presentations and CPD events that support visibility and learning.
- Stakeholder Engagement -- Foster strong links with primary and secondary care, and voluntary sector partners through the Open Mental Health Somerset initiative.
- Professional Practice -- Uphold clinical standards and Trust values (Kindness, Respect, Teamwork), ensure confidentiality, and stay current with national guidelines (e.g., NICE, TT/IAPT Manual).
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Lead PWP in all aspects of leading the Step 2 team, with a particular focus on line management of Senior PWPs.
- Provide clinical and case management supervision, ensuring a high standard of care and adherence to national TT protocols.
- Maintain operational oversight of Step 2 service delivery including performance, waiting times, and clinical recovery rates.
- Deliver a personal caseload of low-intensity CBT treatments as appropriate.
- Contribute to service-wide initiatives including service evaluation, staff wellbeing, and quality improvement projects.
- Represent the Step 2 team at internal and external meetings and deputise for the Lead PWP as needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Lead PWP in all aspects of leading the Step 2 team, with a particular focus on line management of Senior PWPs.
- Provide clinical and case management supervision, ensuring a high standard of care and adherence to national TT protocols.
- Maintain operational oversight of Step 2 service delivery including performance, waiting times, and clinical recovery rates.
- Deliver a personal caseload of low-intensity CBT treatments as appropriate.
- Contribute to service-wide initiatives including service evaluation, staff wellbeing, and quality improvement projects.
- Represent the Step 2 team at internal and external meetings and deputise for the Lead PWP as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification as a TT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and relevant experience as a band 6 Or Qualification and accreditation in High Intensity CBT and experience in supporting and managing Step 2 clinicians
- Appropriate accreditation to support above qualification(s), eg. BABCP, BACP, IPT-UK, BPS, NMC
- Qualification in Low Intensity Clinical Supervision
Experience
Essential
- Clinical work in a TT service at Step 2
- Management of other staff: line management, case management, performance monitoring, appraisals
- Generating and analysing data reports from IAPTus
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of the TT national Key Performance Indicators
- Understanding of psychological concepts such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and transition and their appropriate and effective treatment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification as a TT Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and relevant experience as a band 6 Or Qualification and accreditation in High Intensity CBT and experience in supporting and managing Step 2 clinicians
- Appropriate accreditation to support above qualification(s), eg. BABCP, BACP, IPT-UK, BPS, NMC
- Qualification in Low Intensity Clinical Supervision
Experience
Essential
- Clinical work in a TT service at Step 2
- Management of other staff: line management, case management, performance monitoring, appraisals
- Generating and analysing data reports from IAPTus
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Awareness of the TT national Key Performance Indicators
- Understanding of psychological concepts such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and transition and their appropriate and effective treatment
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.
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
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.
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).
