Job summary
Are you interested in service development and passionate about providing high quality step 2 / low intensity interventions?
Would you like to oversee and develop the step 2 provision we offer across our service to meet the needs of people with common mental health problems?
Do you want to be part of a team that is passionate about delivering high quality care?
If this sounds like you, this might be the opportunity you are looking for.
The Gloucestershire Mental Health Intermediate Care Service is a County wide IAPT Service that is made up of 4 clinical teams situated across Gloucestershire. We employ over 100 therapists and are passionate about improving access to psychological therapies. We pride ourselves on our clinical model that focuses on delivering high quality care.
Each IAPT team includes a Clinical lead, Team manager, Psychological Therapists, senior Psychological Wellbeing practitioner and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. We also train significant numbers of therapists so regularly advertise these posts.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, innovative and suitably qualified and experienced PWP to take on a county wide leadership role. You will work closely with the senior PWP's and the PWP workforce to develop and expand what we offer. The successful candidates will be BABCP registered (or willing to apply for this on commencement of the role) and have extensive experience of delivering low intensity interventions.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects on the role include:
o To co-ordinate and oversee the Step 2 provision of NHS Talking therapies, Gloucestershire. o Have responsibility for developing designated areas of the NHS Talking therapies, Gloucestershire service such as developing services to meet the needs of seldom heard groups / populations.o Contribute to the smooth running of all aspects of the service where the PWP role has an influence.o Supporting the Senior PWPs in their leadership role of the locality Step 2 teams, with a focus on quality. o Providing high quality supervision and clinical skills development to the senior PWP's, including supervision of supervision.o To be outward facing, identifying areas of innovation, emerging evidence and best practice, working with colleagues, to implement locally where appropriate.o To maintain own clinical practice by holding a small clinical caseload.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PGCert/GradCert Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health
- Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited
- IAPT Low Intensity Supervision training
- IAPT Low Intensity Long Term Conditions training
- Registered with the BABCP as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Desirable
- PGDip in Low intensity Interventions
Length and/or nature of Experieince
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an IAPT service.
- Extensive direct experience of working as working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an IAPT service.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision, case management and clinical skills supervision to Low Intensity PWPs in an IAPT service
- Extensive experience of working in Primary Care
- Significant experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear reports and letters.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time, balancing competing prioritizes.
Desirable
- Experience of managing and case managing Senior PWPs in an IAPT service
Other Requirements
Essential
- Has use of own car for business purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PGCert/GradCert Psychological Therapies Practice (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Educated to degree standard in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness, e.g. Psychology, social sciences or health
- Equivalent level gained through prior relevant experience and accredited
- IAPT Low Intensity Supervision training
- IAPT Low Intensity Long Term Conditions training
- Registered with the BABCP as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
Desirable
- PGDip in Low intensity Interventions
Length and/or nature of Experieince
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an IAPT service.
- Extensive direct experience of working as working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an IAPT service.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision, case management and clinical skills supervision to Low Intensity PWPs in an IAPT service
- Extensive experience of working in Primary Care
- Significant experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication and is able to write clear reports and letters.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time, balancing competing prioritizes.
Desirable
- Experience of managing and case managing Senior PWPs in an IAPT service
Other Requirements
Essential
- Has use of own car for business purposes.
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).
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).
