Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the IAPT (NHS Talking Therapies) team in Swindon as Supervision lead. This role will involve delivering supervision to senior staff as well as having an oversight of the supervision provision within the service and providing supervision of supervision for PWP and HI supervisors.
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.
Main duties of the job
- Offer regular CBT based Clinical supervision (both individual and group) to peers, trainees (PWP & HI), and qualified staff.
- Provide relevant CPD to the team.
- Offer a highly specialist and entirely autonomous systematic CBT therapy service to the stepped care IAPT services.
- Undertake regular teaching, as appropriate, in psychological approaches to healthcare to trainees and team members.
- Plan and implement service developments regarding specialist areas of skill linked to service priorities in collaboration with the Clinical Lead (e.g. collaborating with colleagues in developing a strategy for the development of CBT in designated area).
- Provide an advanced and specialist assessment and treatment role in the sectors, using relevant CPD qualifications for clients presenting with high levels of distress/emotion/behavioural disturbance.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Offer regular CBT based Clinical supervision (both individual and group) to peers, trainees (PWP & HI), and qualified staff.
- Provide relevant CPD to the team.
- Offer a highly specialist and entirely autonomous systematic CBT therapy service to the stepped care IAPT services.
- Undertake regular teaching, as appropriate, in psychological approaches to healthcare to trainees and team members.
- Plan and implement service developments regarding specialist areas of skill linked to service priorities in collaboration with the Clinical Lead (e.g. collaborating with colleagues in developing a strategy for the development of CBT in designated area).
- Provide an advanced and specialist assessment and treatment role in the sectors, using relevant CPD qualifications for clients presenting with high levels of distress/emotion/behavioural disturbance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Offer regular CBT based Clinical supervision (both individual and group) to peers, trainees (PWP & HI), and qualified staff.
- Provide relevant CPD to the team.
- Offer a highly specialist and entirely autonomous systematic CBT therapy service to the stepped care IAPT services.
- Undertake regular teaching, as appropriate, in psychological approaches to healthcare to trainees and team members.
- Plan and implement service developments regarding specialist areas of skill linked to service priorities in collaboration with the Clinical Lead (e.g. collaborating with colleagues in developing a strategy for the development of CBT in designated area).
- Provide an advanced and specialist assessment and treatment role in the sectors, using relevant CPD qualifications for clients presenting with high levels of distress/emotion/behavioural disturbance.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant Specialist CPD qualifications
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Experienced in line management, supervision and delivery of training
Full Accreditation with BABCP or chartered psychologist
Essential
- Clinical Supervision Qualification
Desirable
- Experience or training in both HI and PWP supervision
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant Specialist CPD qualifications
- Substantial post qualification experience
- Experienced in line management, supervision and delivery of training
Full Accreditation with BABCP or chartered psychologist
Essential
- Clinical Supervision Qualification
Desirable
- Experience or training in both HI and PWP supervision
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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