Job summary
The post-holder will work within Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
The successful applicant will be required to be flexible in their hours of working as the Talking Therapies service operates 8.00 am - 8.00 pm.
* We will consider supporting an element of remote working for the successful candidate.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 10th December and the proposed interview date is 18th December.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies and provide, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self-help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Provide clinical supervision / case management to Psychological wellbeing practitioners within the service.
Support the Step 2 Lead and Management Team to maintain the service provision and development and meet and maintain Key Performance Indicators
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Talking Therapies Post Graduate Certificate in evidence based psychological Interventions OR
- Post graduate certificate involving mental health in primary care
Desirable
- An Talking Therapies qualification in supervision
- Psychology degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of different models for understanding anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care.
- Understanding of models of Biopsychosocial assessment, referral management, recordkeeping and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
- Experience of working with clients in a primary care setting
- A good understanding of the Talking Therapies model and service delivery
Desirable
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques
- Ability to work through interpreters
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
- Able to manage own case load efficiently and achieve agreed activity targets.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions.
- Experience of and ability to provide mentorship and supervisor role within step 2 services.
- Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying experience in a community setting.
- Experience of working with clients in a primary care setting.
- Experience of assessing and working with a wide spectrum of mental health issues and working with people with common mental health problems
- Experience of working within the Talking Therapies culture
Desirable
- Experience of line management and leadership or commitment to undertake Trust training programme.
- Experience of dealing with issues relating to Child Protection/vulnerable adult legislation
- Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Experience of 'partnership working'
- Evidence of working within a service development role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Talking Therapies Post Graduate Certificate in evidence based psychological Interventions OR
- Post graduate certificate involving mental health in primary care
Desirable
- An Talking Therapies qualification in supervision
- Psychology degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of different models for understanding anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care.
- Understanding of models of Biopsychosocial assessment, referral management, recordkeeping and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
- Experience of working with clients in a primary care setting
- A good understanding of the Talking Therapies model and service delivery
Desirable
- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques
- Ability to work through interpreters
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
- Able to manage own case load efficiently and achieve agreed activity targets.
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions.
- Experience of and ability to provide mentorship and supervisor role within step 2 services.
- Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying experience in a community setting.
- Experience of working with clients in a primary care setting.
- Experience of assessing and working with a wide spectrum of mental health issues and working with people with common mental health problems
- Experience of working within the Talking Therapies culture
Desirable
- Experience of line management and leadership or commitment to undertake Trust training programme.
- Experience of dealing with issues relating to Child Protection/vulnerable adult legislation
- Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Experience of 'partnership working'
- Evidence of working within a service development role.
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).
