Job Description

This role is based in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin NHS Talking Therapies Service (IAPT) and it aims to develop the Step 2 service provision within NHS Talking Therapies



In the role you will offer evidence-based practice in guided self-help/low intensity CBT, assessing and treating our local population. Alongside this, you will support access into service for populations that we do not reach effectively, covering the Global Majority and Older Adult (65+) demographics. You will use special knowledge and experience in these areas to help organise, run and Step 2 therapy groups for specific populations, liaising with the 3rd Sector.



You will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and may be called upon to work in various community settings (including GP surgeries and other, 3 rd sector, settings) and psychological treatment centres.



Provide assessment and Step 2 interventions, (psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, computerised CBT) to patients registered with GP practices/health centres and or resident in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, drawing from CBT theories and techniques



Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to a broad range of patients who have commonplace mental health problems and who are over 16 years of age



To provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability.



Develop specific group work within the community, liaising with Third Sector and other Health Organisations



Maintain a strong EDI focus internally within the team, as well as externally.



Have theoretical and practical clinical knowledge of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as a strong understanding of Culturally Responsive practice.



Please note this is not a fully remote role and there is an expectation to mix home working with being able to physically be in base and support our service users face to face.



At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:



Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.



Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters



"In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change



The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave



Opportunities for flexible working ( depending on the role )



Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs



Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)



Child Care Vouchers Scheme



Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys



NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes



For further information relating to this vacancy please see the attached job description and job specification.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.