Senior Supervisor, Older Adults, Norfolk & Waveney Talking Therapies
Job Description
Job summary
Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies is currently seeking a suitably qualified senior practitioner to join our growing clinical team. We are interested in hearing from suitably qualified practitioner psychologists and/or CBT therapists, with experience of demonstrable clinical leadership.
This is a particularly good time to consider joining us as there are plans for significant investment in our clinical services. Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies has recently been re-commissioned and performance against many national metrics is strong. As part of our commitment to quality we have recently achieved APPTS accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. To this and other ends, we have a formal partnership with East London Foundation Trust, including an expert reference group, to share expertise and guide senior practitioners in their roles. There are already specialisms in long term conditions and peri-natal, and we are also seeking to enhance our trauma provision in line with commissioning requirements.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take the lead for developing our older adults' provision, with a specific focus on rural coastal mental health. The service is committed to meeting the needs of this overlooked population. The post holder will work with the director of psychology and colleagues, to both integrate the existing primary care offering with other Trust services for older people and carers and to develop innovation that enhances the pathway. There will also be an opportunity to work strategically within our NSFT older adults' collaborative. Additionally, there may also be a secondary role leading the development of our digital clinical offering with this client group, including the integration of AI into clinical practise, or with responsibility for an agreed roving portfolio.
Although we are seeking, ideally, an experienced CBT therapist or BABCP-accredited clinical psychologist, we will also consider applications from newly qualified practitioner psychologists, who are committed to a BABCP pathway to accreditation as a CBT therapist as part of their preceptorship. Applicants will also be expected to develop their supervision skills as a priority.Such appointments will be made at AfC Band 7, with an 8a grade achieved on successful completion of preceptorship. Candidates should have a passion for research and for innovation around using digital approaches and AI to improve therapy adherence, quality and impact of therapy, as well as quality of supervision.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job responsibilities
The service is research active and works closely the University of East Anglia to deliver research and evaluation projects to publication. Therefore, an interest in, or demonstrable experience of research is welcome and the role offers significant opportunity to become a leader in this area.
Visible clinical leadership with a large, county-wide workforce is essential for this full- time role. While an element of hybrid working is possible, this is not a remote position and the successful applicant will be required to conduct some activity across service delivery sites. Therefore, the ability drive and access to a motor vehicle is essential.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification in Psychology or a core mental health profession (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) leading to eligibility for HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist and/or BABCP accreditation
- Supervisor qualification/training to undertake clinical supervision of trainees, qualified staff and supervisors in a model relevant to Talking Therapies
Desirable
- Further training in a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area. Training in developmental models of clinical supervision.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience of mental health work. Highly specialised experience of developing and delivering specialised treatment packages with individuals and groups
- Demonstrable experience of leading on service or pathway development within a psychological therapies context. Experience of providing expert consultation and supervision across multiprofessional teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. Substantial experience in managerial/clinical supervision of casework of others.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with a range of people in a variety of both clinical and managerial settings. Proven supervisory skills. Advanced knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of health legislation and current practice in mental health, including risk assessment and management. Proven research and audit skills. Ability to work constructively with senior management and others to deliver continuous service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions. Knowledge of the national Talking Therapies programme.
- Detailed understanding of policy and governance frameworks relevant to psychological therapies, including NICE and NHS Talking Therapies guidance.
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks.
Other
Essential
- Ability to identify, and employ as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to emotive behaviour
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
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Brooke House,
John Hyrne Way, Longwater Business Park
Norwich
NR50AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
