A senior practitioner post in the Cannock team of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies service, run by Mental Health Matters. The core of the work is delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for common mental health difficulties, alongside line management and clinical supervision of trainee and qualified low-intensity workers. Hours are 37.5 a week, with hybrid working after a six-month probation. Applicants need the NHS Talking Therapies PWP qualification and BABCP or BPS registration.
What the job involves
- Deliver low-intensity interventions such as guided self-help and group psychoeducation, and give clinical guidance
- Line manage, case manage and clinically supervise trainee and qualified Low Intensity workers
- Carry out assessments, risk assessments and treatment interventions in 1-1 and group settings
- Maintain high clinical standards, accurate clinical records and outcome measures
- Work alongside the Step 2 Lead and Senior PWPs to meet the needs of people using the service
- Support audits and encourage continuing professional development across the team
- Work with colleagues, GP practices and other health and social care professionals to make appropriate referrals
Qualifications
- Recognised NHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification
Registration & licences
- BABCP or BPS registration
Experience
- At least one year's post-qualification experience delivering low-intensity psychological interventions
- Experience supporting people with common mental health difficulties
- Understanding of how anxiety and depression present in primary care
- Experience of clinical supervision or supporting the development of others in a therapeutic setting
- Experience delivering evidence-based low-intensity interventions such as guided self-help and group psychoeducation
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical assessment, risk assessment, risk management and onward referral
- Building effective therapeutic relationships and adapting approach to individual needs
- Understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, clinical record-keeping and outcome measures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, GPs and wider health and social care professionals
- Providing clear clinical guidance and effective case management to trainee and qualified practitioners
- Managing competing priorities, organising own workload and supporting others with their clinical diaries
Other
- Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing professional development and high standards of care
- Non-judgemental, inclusive approach that promotes equality, diversity, dignity and respect
Nice to have
- Low-intensity supervision training
- Long-term conditions training
- Further training in psychological interventions
What’s offered
- 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Workplace pension scheme
- Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements
- Wellbeing Offer including an Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
- Life assurance and a free Will-writing service
- Blue Light Card and Charity Worker discounts, and access to Tickets for Good
- Tailored induction, personal development and career pathways, plus employee recognition schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
