Lead Step 2

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health partnership organization in England is seeking a professional to deliver high volume, low intensity interventions, primarily cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to clients with anxiety and depression. The role involves supervision, case management, and maintaining service standards. Candidates should hold a Talking Therapies Post‑Graduate Certificate and UK professional registration. Flexible working hours and a commitment to inclusivity are essential. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact within the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Post‑Graduate Certificate in evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Professional registration in the UK relevant to the role.
• Experience delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high volume, low intensity interventions using CBT.
• Support and supervise psychological wellbeing practitioners.
• Maintain service development and meet performance indicators.

Skills

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Clinical supervision

Working with diverse populations

Case management

Evaluation and monitoring

Education

Talking Therapies Post‑Graduate Certificate

UK professional registration

Job description

Job Overview

The post-holder will work within Central Cheshire NHS Talking Therapies service providing high volume, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based guided self‑help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

The Talking Therapies service operates 08:00 am – 08:00 pm, and the successful applicant will be required to be flexible in their hours of working. The service offers the possibility of remote working for the successful candidate.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high volume, low intensity interventions such as a range of CBT‑based guided self‑help interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
• Work with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
• Provide clinical supervision and case management to psychological wellbeing practitioners within the service.
• Support the Step 2 Lead and Management Team to maintain service provision and development, and to meet and maintain key performance indicators.
• Assist new starters with a fixed start date each month, in line with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme (up to 3 weeks of training).
• Maintain a flexible working pattern within the service hours of 08:00 am to 08:00 pm, with the option of remote working.

Qualifications and Experience

• Talking Therapies Post‑Graduate Certificate in evidence‑based psychological interventions OR a post‑graduate certificate in mental health in primary care.
• UK professional registration of an appropriate level.

Desirable Criteria

• Talking Therapies qualification in supervision.
• Psychology degree, with knowledge of different models for understanding anxiety and depression and how it may present in primary care.
• Understanding of biopsychosocial assessment, referral management, record‑keeping and evidence‑based brief psychological interventions.
• Experience working with clients in a primary care setting and within the Talking Therapies culture.
• Good understanding of the Talking Therapies model and service delivery.
• Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques.
• Ability to work through interpreters and significant experience dealing with common mental health problems.
• Ability to manage own caseload efficiently and achieve agreed activity targets.
• Post‑qualifying experience in offering and delivering evidence‑based Talking Therapies low‑intensity interventions; supervisory and mentorship role within Step 2 services.
• Experience of line management and leadership or commitment to undertake a Trust training programme.
• Experience dealing with child protection/vulnerable adult legislation issues.
• Substantial experience of multidisciplinary teamwork and partnership working.
• Service development experience.

Additional Information

All applicants will be assessed in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you have a disability, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ and inform the team if you have any special support needs that should be considered during the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment; a small annual fee of £16 applies for the DBS Update Service.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. CWP employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and offers services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool, and Stockport. CWP is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and fosters a culture that values differences.

Application Process

Before applying, please review the Trust’s Values and consider how they align with your own personal values. The supporting information section of your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours, and you should provide examples from your work experience or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide is available online for further help in completing your application. For additional support, contact the recruitment team via email at [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393 100.