Job summary
If you do not hold the relevant qualification for the post (i.e. PGCert in an IAPT approved course for low intensity psychological interventions) applications will not be accepted
Walsall Talking Therapies Service within the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression services to the local population of Walsall.
The service offers a number of evidence-based psychological interventions both at step 2 and step 3 as proposed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance. The service endeavours to offer the local population a full range of evidence-based psychological interventions, within a stepped care approach, to a high standard and quality .
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the team for one permanent and full-time Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join and contribute to the innovation and success of our well-established IAPT service.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will work alongside other Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and will be required to assist in providing line management, supervision, direction, and development to the step 2 workforce. The post holders will also have a significant role to play with the development of trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
About us
The step 2 service offers a combination of Computerised Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Telephone one-to-one Low Intensity CBT, and face-to-face one-to-one Low Intensity CBT. The service endeavours to introduce group interventions at step 2 and post holders will be key in developing and shaping the content and delivery of step 2 groups to sit alongside the aforementioned interventions.
Our service is keen to hear from applicants who have the motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to the innovation and improvement existing processes both within step 2 and the service as a whole. We would value applicants who have our clients' and colleague's wellbeing at heart.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to PWPs and Trainee PWPs in the IAPT team.
- Offer training to do promotional work on increasing uptake of CBT based interventions
- Support supervised staff to maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policy
- Support supervised staff participate in activities of 'continuing professional development' (CPD) on an annual basis.
- Participate in audits of clinical activity and evaluative research as required
- Other appropriate duties to contribute to the clinical functioning of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision to PWPs and Trainee PWPs in the IAPT team.
- Offer training to do promotional work on increasing uptake of CBT based interventions
- Support supervised staff to maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policy
- Support supervised staff participate in activities of 'continuing professional development' (CPD) on an annual basis.
- Participate in audits of clinical activity and evaluative research as required
- Other appropriate duties to contribute to the clinical functioning of the service
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Post graduate certificate in Low Intensity interventions
- IAPT PWP clinical supervision training
Desirable
- Training in Long Term Conditions
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to liaise with other disciplines
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to use IT systems such as PCMIS/IAPTUS for recording data
- Effective administration skills
- Ability to respond and manage change
Desirable
- Proficient use of microsoft word, excel, outlook, and powerpoint
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience as a PWP delivering evidence-based step 2 interventions
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of Psychotropic medications
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care
- Knowledge of IAPT key performance indicators and minimum data set requirements
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of supervising and mentoring
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team settings
- Flexibility of working hours
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and Transport
- Second language
Person Specification
Education/Training
Essential
- Post graduate certificate in Low Intensity interventions
- IAPT PWP clinical supervision training
Desirable
- Training in Long Term Conditions
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to liaise with other disciplines
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to use IT systems such as PCMIS/IAPTUS for recording data
- Effective administration skills
- Ability to respond and manage change
Desirable
- Proficient use of microsoft word, excel, outlook, and powerpoint
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience as a PWP delivering evidence-based step 2 interventions
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of Psychotropic medications
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care
- Knowledge of IAPT key performance indicators and minimum data set requirements
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of supervising and mentoring
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within multi-disciplinary team settings
- Flexibility of working hours
Desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence and Transport
- Second language
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).
