Job Description

The postholder will be expected to work in close collaboration with the second Step 2 Lead, the Clinical Service Manager, and the two Triage Coordinators at Wandsworth Talking Therapies to manage, lead and develop the Step 2 element of the service. To manage the provision of a low intensity psychological therapy service to patients referred or self-referring to triage and Step 2 interventions within the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service. To provide both triage and clinical supervision to other members of the team and where required other junior staff. The Step 2 Lead will have responsibility for the smooth operation of triage and Step 2 activity including being responsible for ensuring that referrals are contacted in a timely fashion, that Step 2 assessment and treatment protocols are adhered to, that appropriate decisions regarding stepped care are carried out smoothly and efficiently, and that all clinical and data sections on IAPTus are completed accurately.



To work proactively with other senior colleagues in the Wandsworth Talking Therapies service to develop, deliver and promote specific care pathways and service delivery for key priority population groups, including, but not limited to: new mothers, people from black and minority ethnic communities, isolated single men, carers, those seeking employment, people with long term conditions, those part of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities, people with a dual diagnosis, those with English as a second language, older people, people with a learning disability and/ or sensory impairment and adults who may have experienced domestic abuse. To liaise with and lead on providing advice and consultation to the Single Point of Access on appropriate referrals to Talk Wandsworth. Clinically, the postholder will provide specialist psychology services to patients referred to Talk Wandsworth. This will include providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy at Step 3 as well as offering advice and consultation on patients psychological care to other members of the Wandsworth Talking Therapies team.



The post holder is expected to operate within recognised professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services operational policy and guidelines. The post holder will be required to work flexible hours. This will include week-day evenings and occasional weekends.