Job responsibilities
* Work within the Staffordshire Talking Therapies service while undertaking a structured training programme at the University of Birmingham in partnership with Aston University.
* Progressively learn and deliver low‑intensity interventions at high volume to patients with anxiety and depression.
* Conduct assessments and provide face‑to‑face and remote Low‑Intensity Interventions.
* Participate in extensive clinical and caseload supervision.
* Provide psychological intervention services to adults with intellectual/learning disability who have concurrent common mental health problems.
* Seek BABCP accreditation after 6 months of relevant patient contact.
Eligibility and qualifications
* Qualifications suitable to level of study (e.g. degree in a relevant subject or equivalent such as Registered Nurses or AHPs).
* Graduate Certificate route – a degree plus 2 Advanced Level GCSEs (A‑C) or equivalent.
* Postgraduate Certificate (M Level) qualification route.
* Relevant experience necessary for clinical practice, including experience working with adults who have suffered with a mental health problem.
* Excellent organisational, motivational, written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong ability to engage people, identify barriers and understand client needs.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced occupational sick pay.
* Access to workplace pension scheme.
* Family‑friendly and flexible working arrangements.
* Well‑being offer – EAP, virtual GP service and wellbeing resources.
* Life assurance and free will‑writing service.
* Blue Light Card and charity workers discounts.
* Access to Tickets for Good.
* Employee recognition and celebration schemes.
* Tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways.
Employment details
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £28,392 per annum (NHS AFC Band 4).
Location: Staffordshire Talking Therapies – Stafford or Cannock.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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