Job summaryAre you a dynamic decision maker, able to identify different pathways across a range of services to create tailored journeys for individual patients?If you have innovative aspirations, this evolving role provides plenty of scope for contributing to the reorganisation of services at a local and Trust level.The role provides a great deal of autonomy and you will be actively encouraged to network and promote links with a wide range of services.As part of the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we offer:An annual salary of up to £47,672 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience35 - 41 days annual leave - including bank holidays(depending on length of service)Ongoing career development and trainingNHS Pension Scheme - one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UKWellbeing support, such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the yearThe opportunity to purchase additional annual leaveFlexible working opportunities (depending on the role)Access to 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.Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemesMain duties of the jobGood communication skills and an ability to work autonomously are vital to this role as you will be liaising between primary and secondary sectors to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of patients between TT services and Adult Community Mental Health Teams.The successful candidate will form an integral part of the leadership team across the South Staffordshire Talking Therapies (TT) service. They will be line managed and supervised within TT and will work in the space between TT and secondary care mental health services within MPFT, providing liaison and consultancy for patients who may otherwise fall between services in the West Staffordshire Locality. The team includes CBT therapists, counsellors, IPT practitioners and EMDR practitioners, providing psychological therapies to clients with anxiety and depression, according to NICE guidelines. The successful candidate will also hold a small clinical caseload and will manage duty supervision to the TT team alongside other supervisory responsibilities.Previous experience working in primary and secondary care and as a clinical supervisor are essential requirements. People with lived experience of mental health issues are encouraged to apply for this post.The service works core 9-5 hours but offers therapy opportunities for patients between the hours of 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidates will ideally be prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs within these hours.About usStaffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talkin Therapies is a creative organisation which embraces staff ideas to constantly seek ways of taking the service forward to adapt to changing expectations.We have strong links with academic institutions with staff from the service teaching university courses devised in conjunction with MPFT.Our staff lead professional development sessions locally and nationally and you will be actively encouraged to develop your practice through internal and external CPD opportunities.Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies is part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesMake decisions on the suitability of new referrals, identifying the most suitable service for patientsFormulate, implement and evaluate individual therapy programmes for patients that fall between Primary and Secondary servicesAttend Inter service meetings with regard to referralsLiaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies with a regard to referralsPromote and maintain links with services across the Trust to help co-ordinate provision of an effective Psychological Therapies ServiceProvide specialist advice to other professionals from the Trust and voluntary agencies in regard to our therapeutic service provisionContribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the serviceA detailed job description and personal specification listing necessary qualifications are attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBand 7 Therapist: Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT or another IAPT appropriate evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.DesirableRelevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.ExperienceEssentialDemonstrable experience of working in mental health servicesDemonstrates high standards in written communicationExperience of teaching and liaising with other professional groupsDesirableExperience of working in Primary Care ServicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressStaffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies102 High Green CourtCannockWS11 1GREmployer's websitehttps://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)