Job summary
This role is based in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies Service (IAPT) and it aims to develop the Step 2 service provision within NHS Talking Therapies
In the role you will offer evidence-based practice in guided self-help/low intensity CBT, assessing and treating our local population. Alongside this, you will support access into service for populations that we do not reach effectively, covering the Global Majority and Older Adult (65+) demographics. You will use special knowledge and experience in these areas to help organise, run and Step 2 therapy groups for specific populations, liaising with the 3rd Sector.
You will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings (including GP surgeries and other, 3rd sector, settings) and psychological treatment centres.
Main duties of the job
- Provide assessment and Step 2 interventions, (psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, computerised CBT) to patients registered with GP practices/health centres and or resident in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, drawing from CBT theories and techniques
- Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to a broad range of patients who have commonplace mental health problems and who are over 16 years of age
- To provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability.
- Develop specific group work within the community, liaising with Third Sector and other Health Organisations
- Maintain a strong EDI focus internally within the team, as well as externally.
- Have theoretical and practical clinical knowledge of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as a strong understanding of Culturally Responsive practice.
Please note this is not a fully remote role and there is an expectation to mix home working with being able to physically be in base and support our service users face to face.
About us
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please see the attached job description and job specification.
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.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy please see the attached job description and job specification.
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.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- PWP Qualification & Registration
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a qualified PWP
- Working with diverse community populations
- Evidence of community engagement work with the local populations.
- Evidence of service improvement related to mental health.
- Evidence of promoting respect dignity and autonomy in workplace and with service users/clients.
- Facilitating training.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Change management- would be desirable to have an understanding of Quality Improvement
- Evidence of working in a service to targets and KPIs
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Awareness and knowledge on the impact of inequalities faced by diverse community groups in relation to Mental Health services such as the Ethnic diverse communities.
- Awareness of existing stereotypes taboos that impede service access for some diverse community groups.
- Awareness of local health inequalities and populations across Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.
- Work as part of a team and work independently on work streams and work programme.
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise competing demands
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise at work
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development postively and effectively
- Commitment to own training and development and that of others
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- PWP Qualification & Registration
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a qualified PWP
- Working with diverse community populations
- Evidence of community engagement work with the local populations.
- Evidence of service improvement related to mental health.
- Evidence of promoting respect dignity and autonomy in workplace and with service users/clients.
- Facilitating training.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication
Desirable
- Change management- would be desirable to have an understanding of Quality Improvement
- Evidence of working in a service to targets and KPIs
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Awareness and knowledge on the impact of inequalities faced by diverse community groups in relation to Mental Health services such as the Ethnic diverse communities.
- Awareness of existing stereotypes taboos that impede service access for some diverse community groups.
- Awareness of local health inequalities and populations across Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.
- Work as part of a team and work independently on work streams and work programme.
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise competing demands
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise at work
- Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development postively and effectively
- Commitment to own training and development and that of others
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
