Job summary
The NHS Swindon Talking Therapies service (IAPT) offers support to residents of Swindon who may be experiencing common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress and low mood, offering evidence based treatments based on the difficulties the patient is experiencing.
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Deputy Service Manager (Supervision Lead).
You will work as a key member of the senior management team to provide leadership and contribute to the development of the talking therapies service with a focus on oversight of, and responsibility for the clinical supervision provision within the service for all therapy modalities.
We are currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based at Old Town Surgery combined with opportunities for remote working from home.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the senior management team, including deputising for the Head of Talking Therapies (BSW) and the Swindon Talking Therapies Service Manager.
To act as a Lead Clinician and offer 1:1 sessions
To supervise and oversee the development of the service and quality of supervision provision
To line manage and oversee the work of a team of High Intensity Therapists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
To maintain a Talking Therapies manual compliant service
To represent the service at meetings and deliver presentations, both internally and to outside organisations
To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations
The successful candidate must have a qualification in one of the Talking Therapies clinical modalities, along with substantial post qualification relevant experience, including supervision. It is essential to have in-depth experience of managing staff in a stepped care service along with the capacity to cope with pressure and prioritise competing demands.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial:
To deputise for the Swindon Talking Therapies Service Manager as appropriate
To line manage a team of mental health Practitioners including managing sickness, appraisals and performance etc.
To oversee audits and to report any difficulties to the Service Manager
To provide cover for other members of the Senior Management Team
Recruit staff as required
To be a member of the Executive and Senior Management Team, including attending meetings and giving advice to the Head of Talking Therapies/service manager as appropriate
Appropriately manage time for clinical work and managerial responsibilities
To initiate in-service development and expansion
To over see the organisation and supervision of the work of the clinical team
To liaise with other Primary Care Services
To liaise with Secondary Services
To oversee training in conjunction with the Head of Service
To be aware of budgetary constraints
Maintain an Talking Therapies manual compliant service
Monitor and follow up patients in line with guidance
To allocate and support staff as discussed with the Head of Talking Therapies and Swindon Service Manager
To supervise staff as appropriate
Induct and supervise new members of staff
To represent the Service and deliver presentations both internally and to outside organizations e.g. ICB and national organizations especially those related to Talking Therapies
To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service
To oversee the design and delivery of psycho-educational courses
Professional:
To participate in the Talking Therapies business and professional meetings as appropriate
To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Department, Service and AWP
To maintain and further develop high standards of therapy and psychology practice through co-operative work with other practitioners of all disciplines and involvement in professional audit
To comply with British Psychology Societys/ BABCP/ other regulatory body's Code of Conduct as well as procedures and government legislation as it applies to the Service
To oversee the research in the service. To instigate and be involved in research as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial:
To deputise for the Swindon Talking Therapies Service Manager as appropriate
To line manage a team of mental health Practitioners including managing sickness, appraisals and performance etc.
To oversee audits and to report any difficulties to the Service Manager
To provide cover for other members of the Senior Management Team
Recruit staff as required
To be a member of the Executive and Senior Management Team, including attending meetings and giving advice to the Head of Talking Therapies/service manager as appropriate
Appropriately manage time for clinical work and managerial responsibilities
To initiate in-service development and expansion
To over see the organisation and supervision of the work of the clinical team
To liaise with other Primary Care Services
To liaise with Secondary Services
To oversee training in conjunction with the Head of Service
To be aware of budgetary constraints
Maintain an Talking Therapies manual compliant service
Monitor and follow up patients in line with guidance
To allocate and support staff as discussed with the Head of Talking Therapies and Swindon Service Manager
To supervise staff as appropriate
Induct and supervise new members of staff
To represent the Service and deliver presentations both internally and to outside organizations e.g. ICB and national organizations especially those related to Talking Therapies
To oversee links with voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service
To oversee the design and delivery of psycho-educational courses
Professional:
To participate in the Talking Therapies business and professional meetings as appropriate
To be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directives of the Department, Service and AWP
To maintain and further develop high standards of therapy and psychology practice through co-operative work with other practitioners of all disciplines and involvement in professional audit
To comply with British Psychology Societys/ BABCP/ other regulatory body's Code of Conduct as well as procedures and government legislation as it applies to the Service
To oversee the research in the service. To instigate and be involved in research as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in one of the IAPT clinical modalities at a minimum of masters level
- Professional registration - HCP, BABCP, BPS
Experience
Essential
- Management experience & training
- Research and development experience
- Experience of supervising & managing staff in a stepped care service
- Substantial relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of designing publications
- Experience of service development
- Experience of designing and delivering presentations
Skills
Essential
- Capacity to cope with pressure and competing priorities
- Ability to deal with distressed patients
- Ability to support staff in dealing with patients in crisis
- Leadership skills
- Training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Knowledge of risk management in primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in one of the IAPT clinical modalities at a minimum of masters level
- Professional registration - HCP, BABCP, BPS
Experience
Essential
- Management experience & training
- Research and development experience
- Experience of supervising & managing staff in a stepped care service
- Substantial relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of designing publications
- Experience of service development
- Experience of designing and delivering presentations
Skills
Essential
- Capacity to cope with pressure and competing priorities
- Ability to deal with distressed patients
- Ability to support staff in dealing with patients in crisis
- Leadership skills
- Training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Knowledge of risk management in primary care
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).
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