Job summary
Do you want to be Part of an innovative dynamic NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) service?
Are you passionate about step 2 evidence based psychological therapies for people with common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders), delivered in a variety of modalities including over the telephone, face to face, or online, both individually and in groups ?
Main duties of the job
The NHS Talking Therapies Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner will play a critical role in helping shape the future direction of the North Yorkshire Talking Therapies service and support step 2 staff in delivering high quality evidence based interventions. The role will include carrying a small clinical caseload. We are therefore particularly interested in applicants who can demonstrate that they have practiced as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner within the National Talking Therapies Programme. The role should appeal to individuals keen to develop their skills in leadership and supporting front line clinical staff.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Step 2 workers within the Northallerton and VVADS team. You will need to have excellent relationship and communication skills, and demonstrate a range of leadership qualities to engage and enthuse your staff. You will need to have good planning skills and oversight, to support the team with achieving the challenging KPIs set for the service.
The role will be varied and you will be offered regular clinical supervision by the NHS Talking Therapies Clinical Lead and managerial supervision from the Team Manager. Additional clinical and managerial training will also be offered to support you in your role. The NHS North Yorkshire Talking Therapies Service has a strong supportive leadership team which you will be a part of.
About us
This is an exciting time for the NHS North Yorkshire Talking Therapies service which is well known for its innovative approaches to working with perinatal women, older adults and our commitment to staff wellbeing. We are keen to hear from suitably experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are focused on providing patient centered care of the highest quality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
The successful applicant will meet all of the essential criteria.
Additional contact details: Poppy Danahay, Team Manager VVADs - poppy.danahay@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.
The successful applicant will meet all of the essential criteria.
Additional contact details: Poppy Danahay, Team Manager VVADs - poppy.danahay@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IAPT qualification in Low Intensity interventions
Desirable
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ
- A qualification or substantial experience in Professional Supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems in an IAPT setting
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low intensity interventions
- Experience of screening, assessing and working with a wide range of mental health issues at step 2.
- Experience of working with and managing risk.
Desirable
- Experience in drug/alcohol management.
- Experience of supervising others within a therapy setting of helping profession such a social work nursing.
- Experience of dealing with clients whose children are subject to Child Protection legislation.
- Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Experience of "Partnership working".
- Experience of audit and research.
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients within IAPT at step 2
- Detailed understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Understanding pf psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- Able to work through interpreters.
- An awareness of serious mental health presentations (psychosis, Bi-polar).
- Evidence of further training in psychological interventions/therapy.
- Knowledge of Child Protection Policies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in challenging circumstances
- Able to work to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
- Willingness to work flexibly including evenings if required
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IAPT qualification in Low Intensity interventions
Desirable
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ
- A qualification or substantial experience in Professional Supervision
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems in an IAPT setting
- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences in offering and delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low intensity interventions
- Experience of screening, assessing and working with a wide range of mental health issues at step 2.
- Experience of working with and managing risk.
Desirable
- Experience in drug/alcohol management.
- Experience of supervising others within a therapy setting of helping profession such a social work nursing.
- Experience of dealing with clients whose children are subject to Child Protection legislation.
- Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Experience of "Partnership working".
- Experience of audit and research.
- Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients within IAPT at step 2
- Detailed understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice.
- Detailed understanding of Clinical Risk assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Understanding pf psychological models of care and treatment.
Desirable
- Able to work through interpreters.
- An awareness of serious mental health presentations (psychosis, Bi-polar).
- Evidence of further training in psychological interventions/therapy.
- Knowledge of Child Protection Policies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers
- Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in challenging circumstances
- Able to work to use own initiative and make decisions independently
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
- Willingness to work flexibly including evenings if required
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
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).
