Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior High Intensity Therapist to join our NHS Wirral Talking Therapies Service. The role involves delivering evidence‑based therapy for people experiencing complex anxiety and depression while taking a leadership role within the team. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00‑20:00, with the expectation of at least one late shift per week (12:00‑08:00). The clinical caseload will be modest to support your continued accreditation.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team of therapists to deliver high‑quality Step 3 interventions (face‑to‑face and remote).
* Monitor and report on service performance, using data to drive recovery outcomes and ensure KPIs are achieved.
* Support incident investigations, identify lessons learned and embed improvements.
* Contribute to service reviews, evaluations and working groups to improve operational and clinical quality.
* Provide supervision, training and ongoing support to trainees, including coordinating with university partners.
* Maintain a small clinical caseload to support practice and accreditation.
* Promote a safe, supportive, and high‑quality service environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* A recognised Step 3 High Intensity CBT qualification and BABCP (or equivalent) accreditation.
* A supervision qualification with experience supporting and developing others.
* Significant post‑qualification experience delivering Step 3 interventions in Talking Therapies.
* Proven ability to manage a high‑volume caseload and achieve strong clinical outcomes.
* Experience of working with complex mental health needs, risk management and challenging presentations.
* Strong knowledge of the stepped‑care model, evidence‑based psychological therapies and national mental health policy.
* Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive service improvements.
* A commitment to Everyturns values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and innovation.
Person Specification
* Significant post‑qualification experience delivering Step 3 interventions in Talking Therapies.
* Proven ability to manage a high‑volume caseload and achieve strong clinical outcomes.
* Experience of working with complex mental health needs, risk management and challenging presentations.
* Strong knowledge of the stepped‑care model, evidence‑based psychological therapies and national mental health policy.
* Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive service improvements.
* A commitment to Everyturns values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and innovation.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days after 5 years service), pro‑rated for part‑time and the option to purchase or sell days.
* Enhanced pension.
* Wagestream – instant access to pay.
* Smart Clinic wellbeing programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts; opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card.
* Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times annual salary.
* Plus many more benefits.
Equality and Diversity
We champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Employment Details
Pay: £53,754 per year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time. Reference number: B0419‑25‑0096. Location: Nhs Wirral Talking Therapies, Woodside Business Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 1EL.
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