Senior Clinical Supervisor - Talking Therapies

Senior Clinical Supervisor - Talking Therapies Band 8a Main area Talking Therapies Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 246-WSN7763565-A Site Brooke House Town Norwich Salary £57,528 - £64,750 gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2026 23:59 Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. Job overview Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies is currently seeking a suitably qualified senior practitioner to take responsibility for the development of our Step 3 primary care services. 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. The service 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. 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. There are plans for significant further investment in clinical services. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of our Step 3 service, with a focus on clinical quality and development. You will work collaboratively with an operational manager, clinical lead and director of psychology to ensure that patient experience and outcomes are prioritised and that service aims and objectives are understood and met by staff. As an experienced CBT practitioner and supervisor, you will also ensure that clinical supervision is used effectively, to promote professional resilience, knowledge and growth and to manage volume caseloads cases through a tiered care system. Although we are seeking, ideally, an experienced CBT therapist or BABCP‑accredited clinical psychologist, we will 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. The successful applicant 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. The service is research active and works closely the University of East Anglia to deliver research and evaluation projects to publication. Person specification Qualifications A recognised undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification in Psychology or a core mental health profession (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) leading to eligibility for HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist and/or BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist. Supervisor qualification/training to undertake clinical supervision of trainees, qualified staff and supervisors in a model relevant to Talking Therapies. Further training in a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to the service area. Training in developmental models of clinical supervision. Experience Extensive clinical experience of mental health work. Highly specialised experience of developing and delivering specialised treatment packages with individuals and groups. Demonstrable experience of leading on service or pathway development within a psychological therapies context. Experience of providing expert consultation and supervision across multi‑professional teams. Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. Substantial experience in managerial/clinical supervision of casework of others. Skills Excellent communication skills with a range of people in a variety of both clinical and managerial settings. Proven supervisory skills. Advanced knowledge of evidence based psychological interventions used in the effective management of common mental health problems. Proven effectiveness in engaging family and carers in treatment programmes. Ability to work autonomously and lead on innovative clinical and service developments. Ability to expertly manage a caseload and the caseloads of others Working knowledge of health legislation and current practice in mental health, including risk assessment and management. Proven research and audit skills. Knowledge Knowledge of psychosocial interventions Knowledge of the national Talking Therapies programme. Detailed understanding of policy and governance frameworks relevant to psychological therapies, including NICE and NHS Talking Therapies guidance. Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks. Knowledge of health promotion Other Ability to identify, and employ as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to emotive behaviour. Ability to teach and train others, including training in formulation. Ability to travel and deliver on site in a variety of locations as required. Equal Opportunities Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust