Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Fixed Term

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Fixed term maternity cover - ending 30/04/2027

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 facilitated self-help, CBT and stress management groups. They will develop, support and provide training in innovative practice to trainee and qualified NHS Talking Therapies psychological well-being practitioners. In addition, there is a significant case management and clinical supervision component to the post.

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 eg 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.
• Provide clinical supervision to qualified and trainee PWP's within the NHS talking Therapies team.
• Liaison with educational providers of the PGCERT LIPI and Apprenticeship PWP training courses to meet the joint learning agreement.
• Regularly assess and sign off all supervisees clinical competency for training and ongoing registration requirements.
• Have theoretical and practical clinical knowledge of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

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

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