Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Team Lead

NHS Jobs; Brecon, Bronllys, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Wales is seeking a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Team Lead to provide clinical leadership for a DBT service supporting adults with very challenging mental health needs. You will supervise staff, oversee risk and performance, and work in a high‑risk, multi‑disciplinary environment to improve outcomes.

Required are a Masters level qualification (or equivalent), professional registration in health or social care, and post‑registration DBT training with supervision.

Qualifications

• Masters level qualification or equivalent in clinical practice.
• Registration with NMC/HCPC/Social Care Wales.
• Post-registration DBT training with supervision.
• DBT master class or equivalent specialist training.
• Training in another psychological/psycho-social intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for DBT services.
• Supervise clinical and non-clinical DBT staff.
• Oversee risk, complaints, investigations and service performance.
• Deliver DBT within a high‑risk, multi‑disciplinary setting.
• Lead service development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Risk assessment

Risk management

Change management

DBT delivery

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Interprofessional liaison

Communication skills

Autonomous decision-making

Time management

Education

Masters level qualification

Professional registration in health or social care

Post-registration DBT training

DBT master class training

Other psych intervention training

Job description

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Team Lead

Company:

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year

Hours:

Hours: Full-time

Location:

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training. Person specification - key highlights: Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent post graduate degree level qualification and/or demonstrable equivalent experience in clinical practice Professional qualification obtained in Health or Social Care that led to professional registration held with NMC (Mental Health Nurse), HCPC (Occupational Therapist or Practitioner Psychologist), or Social Care Wales (Social Worker) Post registration foundation / intensive training in DBT with evidenced DBT practice and supervision Additional specialist training and expertise in DBT such as DBT master class. Where this in not in place currently, then a commitment to pursue this training/qualification in the first year of post. In addition, training/knowledge in at least one other psychological or psycho-social intervention Highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise of working therapeutically with people with very serious mental health issues and suicidal behaviour, including appropriate use of risk assessments, acquired through a combination of in-depth experience and advanced training skills developed through specialist post registration training Highly specialist knowledge of complex emotional needs clinical area and client group Demonstrates very good level of knowledge and understanding of the importance of evidence based psychological therapies and applicability for people with severe mental health difficulties and complex trauma Demonstrates very good theoretical knowledge of collaborative and person-centred psychological formulation Good record of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Experience of utilising leadership and management skills Experience of supervising staff clinically and/or managerially Experience of managing and overseeing concerns and complaints, investigations and service performance issues. Significant post qualification experience working as a qualified/registered/accredited mental health practitioner Significant experience of working in secondary mental health services with people experiencing complex emotional needs Significant experience of delivering DBT as part of a comprehensive DBT service Relevant previous experience of working in a multi professional/agency setting Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups Experience of risk assessment and risk management Experience of service development and improvement and change management Skills & Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate leadership skills and ability to manage a team Must be able to delegate work appropriately Highly developed clinical and communication skills Ability to be effective in a highly skilled specialist multi-disciplinary team Must be able make autonomous decisions, to work autonomously and take responsibility for own practice and time keeping Highly specialist knowledge of complex emotional needs clinical area and client group required to perform effectively in the post Ability to draw information from a variety of sources and make decisions relating to risk and complex factors; evaluating options and developing and organizing treatment programs for clients Ability to skilfully communicate and engage difficult to treat clients, constructively overcoming resistance and fears to treatment Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships