Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies is currently seeking a suitably qualified senior practitioner to join our growing clinical team. We are interested in hearing from suitably qualified practitioner psychologists and/or CBT therapists, with experience of demonstrable clinical leadership.
This is a particularly good time to consider joining us as there are plans for significant investment in our clinical services. Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies has recently been re-commissioned and performance against many national metrics is strong. As part of our commitment to quality we have recently achieved APPTS accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. To this and other ends, we have a formal partnership with East London Foundation Trust, including an expert reference group, to share expertise and guide senior practitioners in their roles. There are already specialisms in long term conditions and peri-natal, and we are also seeking to enhance our trauma provision in line with commissioning requirements.
The successful candidate will take the lead for developing our older adults’ provision, with a specific focus on rural coastal mental health. The service is committed to meeting the needs of this overlooked population. The post holder will work with the director of psychology and colleagues, to both integrate the existing primary care offering with other Trust services for older people and carers and to develop innovation that enhances the pathway. There will also be an opportunity to work strategically within our NSFT older adults’ collaborative. Additionally, there may also be a secondary role leading the development of our digital clinical offering with this client group, including the integration of AI into clinical practice, or with responsibility for an agreed roving portfolio.
Although we are seeking, ideally, an experienced CBT therapist or BABCP-accredited clinical psychologist, we will also consider applications from newly qualified practitioner psychologists, who are committed to a BABCP pathway to accreditation as a CBT therapist as part of their preceptorship. Applicants will also be expected to develop their supervision skills as a priority. Such appointments will be made at AfC Band 7, with an 8a grade achieved on successful completion of preceptorship. Candidates should have a passion for research and for innovation around using digital approaches and AI to improve therapy adherence, quality and impact of therapy, as well as quality of supervision.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karl Williams, Job title: Director of Psychology, Talking Therapies, Email address: karl.williams@nsft.nhs.uk