Job summary Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health problems? Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies? Do you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent, and amazing ? If the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you. South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and national level. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide screenings and low intensity CBT interventions as part of the Talking Therapies team which includes various therapeutic models including CBT, IPT, CAT, EMDR, and Counselling. The post holder will support and develop the PWP team, explore opportunities for development, deliver supervision and co-ordinate service marketing opportunities so leadership skills and experience are essential. The post holder will be expected to have a commitment to a holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client need through 1:1 work and group work. There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and external training. Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service. About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9155-CMAHP-0325-22 Job locations Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre Prince Edward Road South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 8PS Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. The post holder will be part of Gateshead Talking Therapies and South Tyneside Primary Care Mental Health Lifecycle Service, which incorporates Talking Therapies and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE low intensity treatment interventions They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods. In addition to the role of therapist the Senior PWP post holder will be accountable for overseeing the delivery and coordination of day to day Step 2 interventions and contribute to the clinical supervision of staff, optimising the cost effective use of all resources. Contribute to management of Step 2 service delivery, with accountability and responsibility for aspects of patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical leadership. To lead, motivate and support Step 2 practitioners approach to delivering new and innovative models of care for patients/clients. To play a leading role in a continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going research and audit of practice at Step 2. Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety. Facilitate the development of clinical expertise within the Step 2 team. To work autonomously, assessing individual patient/client needs, determining a plan of care and initiating appropriate holistic, research based health information and care. To act as a resource for all Step 2 members of the team, providing expert advice concerning aspects of patient/client care. To improve the patient/client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate care and treatment Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. The post holder will be part of Gateshead Talking Therapies and South Tyneside Primary Care Mental Health Lifecycle Service, which incorporates Talking Therapies and Child Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE low intensity treatment interventions They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods. In addition to the role of therapist the Senior PWP post holder will be accountable for overseeing the delivery and coordination of day to day Step 2 interventions and contribute to the clinical supervision of staff, optimising the cost effective use of all resources. Contribute to management of Step 2 service delivery, with accountability and responsibility for aspects of patient/client care through the provision of effective clinical leadership. To lead, motivate and support Step 2 practitioners approach to delivering new and innovative models of care for patients/clients. To play a leading role in a continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality monitoring and on-going research and audit of practice at Step 2. Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety. Facilitate the development of clinical expertise within the Step 2 team. To work autonomously, assessing individual patient/client needs, determining a plan of care and initiating appropriate holistic, research based health information and care. To act as a resource for all Step 2 members of the team, providing expert advice concerning aspects of patient/client care. To improve the patient/client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate care and treatment Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe. Person Specification Training Essential Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops. Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this. Qualifications Essential Qualification from Low Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Certificate) OR Equivalent: Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. Registration with BABCP / BPS as a PWP. Desirable Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression. Other Requirements Essential High level of enthusiasm and motivation. Advanced communication skills. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships. Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to work under pressure. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality. Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision. The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system. Desirable Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation. Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting. Skills and Competencies Essential Full range of skills and competencies for therapists. Computer literate. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice. Able to develop good working relationships with colleagues and managers. Desirable Trained in provision of supervision for Low Intensity Therapies. Completed clinical audits within a service. Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a sound understanding of Primary Care services. Demonstrates a knowledge of the vision for Primary care services in the future. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets. Evidence of leading and developing self and others. Clinical supervisor: supervisory skills and experience. Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Able to write clear reports and letters. Experience with routine outcome monitoring. Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups. Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services. Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Person Specification Training Essential Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops. Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this. Qualifications Essential Qualification from Low Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Certificate) OR Equivalent: Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. Registration with BABCP / BPS as a PWP. Desirable Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression. Other Requirements Essential High level of enthusiasm and motivation. Advanced communication skills. Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships. Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively. Ability to work under pressure. Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality. Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision. The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system. Desirable Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation. Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting. Skills and Competencies Essential Full range of skills and competencies for therapists. Computer literate. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice. Able to develop good working relationships with colleagues and managers. Desirable Trained in provision of supervision for Low Intensity Therapies. Completed clinical audits within a service. Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a sound understanding of Primary Care services. Demonstrates a knowledge of the vision for Primary care services in the future. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets. Evidence of leading and developing self and others. Clinical supervisor: supervisory skills and experience. Demonstrates high standards in written communication. Able to write clear reports and letters. Experience with routine outcome monitoring. Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups. Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services. Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address Cleadon Park Primary Care Centre Prince Edward Road South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 8PS Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)