Job summary
Providing a primary care mental health service, to those adults in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). The post-holder will work as a member of a locality team within the (STW) Psychological Therapies Service, providing effective evidence-based therapies.
The post holder will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) service and will provide high intensity interventions using IAPT approved psychotherapeutic modalities. These may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD), and Behavioural Couples Therapy (BCT) as recommended by NICE. The post holder will work with clients who have a range of difficulties including depression and anxiety disorders for which the IAPT modality is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
The service offers a stepped care model to a range of mental health issues using evidenced based, NICE approved approaches. The post-holder will work within the IAPT service providing high intensity interventions, providing a high intensity service to clients with a range of complex problems. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities and equality of access to treatment.
Main duties of the job
This is not an exhaustive list of full duties, this can be found in the attached job description. Please refer to this when writing your application.
- To maintain an individual caseload, working independently and using own initiative. To be accountable for the direct delivery of clinical work where there is a frequent requirement for intense concentration and frequent exposure to highly charged emotional circumstance.
- Undertake client-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
- To use a recognised theoretical framework and specialist knowledge to formulate individual programmes of care.
- Formulate, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
- Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
- Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached to job advert when writing your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached to job advert when writing your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NHS Talking Therapies) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 2 BABCP postgraduate diploma course) AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapist and demonstrating the competences as required. AND Accreditation with a recognised professional body (BABCP) or working towards first audit accreditation with an agreement to achieve this within 1 year of employment. OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy AND further post graduate qualification / training in an approved IAPT psychotherapeutic modality, which meets IAPT practitioner competencies AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapist and demonstrating the competences as required. AND Full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. UKCP /BACP/ NCPS) or working towards accreditation with an agreement to achieve this within 1 year of employment.
Desirable
- Further qualifications in IAPT approved therapeutic modalities (e.g. EMDR & MBCT)
- Post-graduate supervisor training and qualification
- Completed the 5-day NHSTT High Intensity Supervision Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Experience of liaising with other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- oCar driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Desirable
- oExperience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NHS Talking Therapies) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 2 BABCP postgraduate diploma course) AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapist and demonstrating the competences as required. AND Accreditation with a recognised professional body (BABCP) or working towards first audit accreditation with an agreement to achieve this within 1 year of employment. OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy AND further post graduate qualification / training in an approved IAPT psychotherapeutic modality, which meets IAPT practitioner competencies AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapist and demonstrating the competences as required. AND Full accreditation with a recognised professional body (e.g. UKCP /BACP/ NCPS) or working towards accreditation with an agreement to achieve this within 1 year of employment.
Desirable
- Further qualifications in IAPT approved therapeutic modalities (e.g. EMDR & MBCT)
- Post-graduate supervisor training and qualification
- Completed the 5-day NHSTT High Intensity Supervision Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Experience of liaising with other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care Services
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- oCar driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation
Desirable
- oExperience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting
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).
