Job Summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic Talking Therapies 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?
The Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners play a critical role in helping shape the future direction of the York and Selby Talking Therapies service. As well as supporting step 2 staff in delivering high-quality evidence-based interventions, the role includes 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 frontline clinical staff.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Step 2 workers within the York 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.
Talking Therapies supervisor training would be advantageous but not essential.
The role will be varied and you will be offered regular clinical supervision by the 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 York and Selby Talking Therapies Service has a strong supportive leadership team which you will be a part of. You will also become an active member of the Yorkshire and Humber SPWP network hosted by NHSE.
This is an exciting time for the York and Selby Talking Therapies service as we continue to expand and develop the service. We are keen to hear from suitably experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are focused on providing patient-centered care of the highest quality.
About Us
The service offers a hybrid working model with a split of working from home and working from an office or clinic space.
Job Details
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 346-NYA-017-25
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Psychological wellbeing practitioners applying for the position must be accredited or eligible for accreditation.
Contact Information
Please contact Team Managers for further information:
Susan Watson - susanwatson3@nhs.net
or Helen Christison - helen.christison@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
* IAPT qualification in Low Intensity interventions
Desirable
* 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.
Desirable
* Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork.
* Experience of audit and research.
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 Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Desirable
* Evidence of further training in psychological interventions/therapy.
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel independently
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Huntington House, Jockey Lane, York, YO32 9XW
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
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