Job summary
We are recruiting for 1 full time permanent Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner- Supervisor to join the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies Service.
Welcome! The Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin NHS Talking TherapiesService is a busy caring team consisting of Administration staff, PWPs, CBT Practitioners, and Counsellors. We deliver Talking Therapies to the people of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin which has exciting, diverse and growing modern towns, surrounded by the stunning Shropshire countryside.
Our NHS Talking Therapiesteam is a great place to work. We have recently redefined our service offer, including a new leadership structure, and we need your help with the continued development of the new ways of working.
Working as part of the leadership team, you will provide individual case management supervision and clinical skills groups to the senior PWPs.
You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure robust and quality supervision is provided at step 2.
Main duties of the job
- To be an integral part of the management team ensuring the successful and effective day-to-day delivery of the Step 2 component of Shropshire NHS Talking Therapies Service, with responsibility for delivering high-quality Step 2 interventions to patients with common mental health problems.
- Supporting the Clinical Lead, Strategic Operational Lead, Highly Specialised Lead PWP and Service Operational Lead to adhere to the Step 2 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying risks to meeting KPIs as appropriate.
- To support the supervision plan across the Step 2 team and have responsibility for ensuring compliance with NICE standards.
- To manage a small caseload, providing low intensity psychological interventions to adults with common mental health problems, utilising a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions.
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
You will support the Highly Specialised Lead PWP to deliver the smooth running of the Step 2 intervention, ensuring timely access to assessment, treatment or onward referral, including face-to-face and remote working via telephone and digital platforms.
In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Highly Specialised Lead PWP and other colleagues in other STW NHS Talking Therapies Service, you will ensure the implementation of a local CPD programme for Step 2 practitioners to ensure service-wide development of the Step 2 workforce.
You will ensure Step 2 clinicians within the service maintain appropriate knowledge of legislation, national guidance and local policies and procedures, in relation to mental health, primary and secondary care services. To be responsible for the Step 2 clinical teams compliance with CQC standards.
You will lead on specific areas of service improvement and development as agreed with the Highly Specialised Lead PWP.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support the Highly Specialised Lead PWP to deliver the smooth running of the Step 2 intervention, ensuring timely access to assessment, treatment or onward referral, including face-to-face and remote working via telephone and digital platforms.
In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Highly Specialised Lead PWP and other colleagues in other STW NHS Talking Therapies Service, you will ensure the implementation of a local CPD programme for Step 2 practitioners to ensure service-wide development of the Step 2 workforce.
You will ensure Step 2 clinicians within the service maintain appropriate knowledge of legislation, national guidance and local policies and procedures, in relation to mental health, primary and secondary care services. To be responsible for the Step 2 clinical teams compliance with CQC standards.
You will lead on specific areas of service improvement and development as agreed with the Highly Specialised Lead PWP.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in health and psychological therapies
- Appropriate adult qualification in low intensity psychological interventions recognised by NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression (NHSTT) (formally known as IAPT) training programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society-
- PWP registration from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP.
- Attended NHSTT CPD Long Term Conditions Training
- Attended NHSTT low intensity supervision training
- Demonstrate experience to masters level equivalent working in (NHSTT) services with demonstrable understanding of the NHSTT agenda
Desirable
- Evidence of additional specialist PWP training and CPD
- Training in management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Senior PWP providing routine management and supervisory duties to S2 clinicians in an NHSTT service. Employed in an NHSTT service as a Senior PWP involving support to Trainees in line with University requirements or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience. Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting, including those from academic institutions; skilled at team working and responding effectively to the dynamics within
- Experience and understanding of routine data analysis to satisfy and exceed Service KPIs, eg using outcome measures for both clinical and audit purposes
- Experience of using clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Experience of delivering CPD to Step 2 clinicians
- Experience of NHS human resources processes, including interviewing, recruitment, performance management
- Highly developed theory and practice of skills in the provision of Step 2 Low Intensity CBT based psychological interventions across the full range of anxiety and depressive disorders appropriate for primary care interventions. Highly skilled in the assessment of a range of mental health problems and in the effective and safe management of risk; application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Knowledge of wider contributory factors to maintaining good mental health, wellbeing and resilience, eg medication compliance, drug and/or alcohol use. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Adept at communicating effectively and respectfully, verbally and in writing, with clients, their families, carers and professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS, with ability to present to groups of service users and professionals alike
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills with ability to implement change effectively; understanding quality improvement measures Ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to delegate tasks appropriately, overseeing successful delivery as planned and on time
- Ability to manage conflict and respond to complaints
- .Knowledge of the stepped care model of mental health provision across primary and secondary care
- Awareness of long term physical health conditions and the application of PWP interventions to patients experiencing associated mental health difficulties
- Willingness and ability to travel across the locality and throughout Shropshire and the wider geography of MPFT as required
Desirable
- Experience of participating in Research and Audit Experience of chairing and supporting meetings and associated duties thereof
- Understanding the role of governance in maintenance of safe and effective treatment interventions
- Knowledge of compassionate leadership theories and applications thereof
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in health and psychological therapies
- Appropriate adult qualification in low intensity psychological interventions recognised by NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression (NHSTT) (formally known as IAPT) training programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society-
- PWP registration from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP.
- Attended NHSTT CPD Long Term Conditions Training
- Attended NHSTT low intensity supervision training
- Demonstrate experience to masters level equivalent working in (NHSTT) services with demonstrable understanding of the NHSTT agenda
Desirable
- Evidence of additional specialist PWP training and CPD
- Training in management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Senior PWP providing routine management and supervisory duties to S2 clinicians in an NHSTT service. Employed in an NHSTT service as a Senior PWP involving support to Trainees in line with University requirements or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience. Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting, including those from academic institutions; skilled at team working and responding effectively to the dynamics within
- Experience and understanding of routine data analysis to satisfy and exceed Service KPIs, eg using outcome measures for both clinical and audit purposes
- Experience of using clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
- Experience of delivering CPD to Step 2 clinicians
- Experience of NHS human resources processes, including interviewing, recruitment, performance management
- Highly developed theory and practice of skills in the provision of Step 2 Low Intensity CBT based psychological interventions across the full range of anxiety and depressive disorders appropriate for primary care interventions. Highly skilled in the assessment of a range of mental health problems and in the effective and safe management of risk; application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Knowledge of wider contributory factors to maintaining good mental health, wellbeing and resilience, eg medication compliance, drug and/or alcohol use. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Adept at communicating effectively and respectfully, verbally and in writing, with clients, their families, carers and professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS, with ability to present to groups of service users and professionals alike
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills with ability to implement change effectively; understanding quality improvement measures Ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to delegate tasks appropriately, overseeing successful delivery as planned and on time
- Ability to manage conflict and respond to complaints
- .Knowledge of the stepped care model of mental health provision across primary and secondary care
- Awareness of long term physical health conditions and the application of PWP interventions to patients experiencing associated mental health difficulties
- Willingness and ability to travel across the locality and throughout Shropshire and the wider geography of MPFT as required
Desirable
- Experience of participating in Research and Audit Experience of chairing and supporting meetings and associated duties thereof
- Understanding the role of governance in maintenance of safe and effective treatment interventions
- Knowledge of compassionate leadership theories and applications thereof
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).
